Most tennis games give you precise control, but over a very limited number of shots. As a result, the more you play, the more unrealistic they seem. Top Spin 3 reverses this with a new way of hitting the ball that's more akin to golf than tennis games. First you move to the shot, then you hold down the stroke button before releasing to determine strength and angle. The end result is a near-infinite number of strokes, over which you sometimes have no control at all. It's a pity, because Top Spin 3 looks amazing, with fluid animations, 43 stadia and convincing player likenesses. If only winning rallies weren't a matter of luck as much as skill.