
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
- Select the Download button at the top of this page to open UploadHaven.
- On UploadHaven, wait for any countdown, then select Free Download. Optional: UploadHaven Pro for faster downloads.
- When complete, extract the archive to a Tennis in the Face folder using 7-Zip.
- Open the extracted folder and start the game normally.
- For errors, check Setup Guide & Troubleshooting below. Keep your security software enabled.
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.
Do I need to run the game as administrator?
Usually, no. Start the game normally from the extracted folder. If you see a permissions or save error, check that the folder is writable and follow the game's documented fix. Only grant administrator access when a trusted game's specific setup requires it.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Check that extraction completed and your PC meets the system requirements, including Version 9.0a. Note any error message before choosing a fix. If it identifies a missing runtime, install the required DirectX components or Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable from Microsoft.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
A warning needs to be investigated; the download source alone cannot confirm that a file is safe. Keep your security software enabled and review the detection details. Do not run or restore a flagged file unless you have verified that it is a false positive. If you are unsure, leave it quarantined.