First off - those controls. MotionPlus controls are naturally all gesture-based, and so without the add-on players rely on an on-screen gauge to judge when to hit shots. This is removed when you're playing with the MotionPlus attachment plugged-in, which allows for very realistic mapping of your own arm and wrist's rotation and movement. Scoop up your ball with your Wii-mote and you will lob, tap shots over the net with a gentle nudge, or slice the ball by turning your wrist and walloping it down the court.

The game is far, far more realistic than Wii Sports' own Tennis (and yes, you can move your player around the court, although its not a necessity), but of course also this means the game also takes time to get use to. Indeed, be ready for a fair few double faults early on. But what the title lacks in pick-up and playability, it makes up for in the sheer depth of options available.

The game looks great, and I was really pleased to see a full audience of spectators, animated as well as you could expect on the Wii. No blurry waving coloured blobs here. The title is designed to look as realistic as possible, and succeeds in a fair degree at recreating the looks of all your favourite sportsmen and women. There's a very decent roster available - Federer, Nadal, Sharapova, Murray, Ivanovic, even Boris Becker. Designing your own character has been made incredibly simple while also allowing for an unprecedented amount of customisation, especially when you factor in the 900+ items of clothing and accessories available to buy in the game - full points here.

Real animated crowds make for a realistic-looking stadium.

In fact, in terms of depth the game cannot be faulted. Getting engrossed in the Career Mode will see you playing for hours at length as weeks pass in the game and you work your way up the rankings, eventually meeting some of the more well known players. Once you tire, you must rest at home or on holiday (thus skipping in-game weeks) or buy energy bars to top your stamina up. You progress through the mode by entering in championships, friendly matches with fellow athletes who can then be enlisted to play doubles with you. And then, of course, there is the mini-games...

These make a great diversion from the rigours of constant match playing, and have you taking part in some ludicrously enjoyable activities. Whacking your tennis balls to sink cardboard pirate ships, feeding zoo animals by lobbing them their correct meal of choice, eliminating Tetris-style blocks, or playing pool or bowling with your racket. The mini-games are actually more fun than the main tennis matches, and can also make a great change from honing your skill levels in the extensive training mode, which is exhaustive but can get a bit long-winded. It's perfect for someone who wants to really put in the hours to become a professional at the game, but un-needed if you just wish to be proficient.

While the game looks great however, the sounds of the game could easily be forgotten. There is no option to mute the bland arcade music that plays incessantly through your matches - short of turning off all music in the entire game or actively muting your TV - which at least quietens the rather noisy grunts of some of the players too. A commentator option would have been nice as well.

Nadal is just one of the game's featured players. Such a happy chappie.

Multiplayer-wise, the title boasts both offline and online play. The game's array of online options all work seamlessly, and allow players to take part in ranked matches, tournaments and the like with ease. We've taken the game online a fair bit and have found very little lag and generally a very smooth experience.

If you're looking for a definitive tennis experience on Wii, you've come to the right place. This is a game for real tennis fans with genuine depth and a mountain of content to play through and unlock. It's certainly accessible for those wanting a quick match, but those who have the time and dedication to fully explore the game will be the ones most rewarded.