Game Overview
A washed-up tennis pro becomes the city’s least conventional hero when the Explodz energy-drink corporation turns its customers into violent, hyperactive maniacs. Tennis in the Face is a compact physics-puzzle arcade game built around firing tennis balls into riot police, sinister clowns, corporate goons, and whatever other targets happen to be standing in the way. Its tone is gleefully cartoonish rather than grim, treating every takedown as an excuse for slapstick destruction and exaggerated ragdoll chaos. Pete Pagassi’s mission to bring down the company’s mega-factory gives the levels a light story thread without slowing down the action.
Each stage presents a small arrangement of enemies, walls, fragile objects, and environmental hazards, then asks you to clear it with a limited number of shots. Players aim, judge angles, and use ricochets to strike targets that are often hidden behind cover or positioned out of reach. The best shots do more than land a direct hit: they trigger collapsing structures, explosions, rolling objects, and cascading knockouts that wipe out a whole group at once. Controls stay extremely simple, but later levels demand careful planning, timing, and an understanding of how every bounce can create a better chain reaction. Crowns reward efficient clears and high knockout totals, while achievements provide extra goals for players who want to perfect every puzzle.
What makes the game work is its satisfying balance of immediate silliness and precise problem-solving. Slow-motion finishes turn successful combinations into miniature action-movie payoffs, while the city districts steadily introduce trickier layouts across more than 100 levels. It has the approachable, score-chasing appeal of Angry Birds, but its focus on ricochet shots and enemy-filled arenas gives it a more energetic arcade personality. Fans of casual physics puzzlers can jump in quickly, while completionists and players who enjoy finding one perfect shot for a massive combo get the most from its replayable challenge.
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Installation
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to Tennis in the Face.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
System Requirements
- OS *: Windows XP / Vista / 7
- Processor: 1 Ghz
- Memory: 256 MB RAM
- DirectX: Version 9.0a
- Storage: 100 MB available space
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Tennis in the Face (v1.0.7.5)?
After extracting Tennis in the Face (v1.0.7.5), navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 67.27 MB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
This game requires Version 9.0a. Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.