Ace Storm
Real tennis scoring, and a swing you have to time
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About Ace Storm
Ace Storm is arcade tennis that keeps the part most browser tennis games throw away: the scoring. Points run 15, 30, 40, deuce and advantage, games stack into a match, and a rally can swing from comfortable to lost in two shots. The ball bounces properly too — let it bounce twice and the point is gone, so every rally is a small race to get your racquet there in time.
The swing is a timed input rather than an automatic return, which means whiffing is a real outcome and a badly judged approach costs you the point outright. Direction comes from what you hold as you swing: right for a deep drive, left for a drop shot just over the net, and a high ball or a mid-jump swing turns into an overhead smash. Beyond the ten-rival court ladder there's a quick match at two, three or five games, and a four-player knockout cup.
How to play Ace Storm
Run with the arrow keys or A and D, jump with W or the up arrow, and press Space to swing. Unlike most browser tennis, the swing is a real timed input — mistime it and you whiff entirely, which means getting to the ball early matters as much as reading where it will land.
Direction comes from what you hold as you swing. Hold right for a deep drive to the back of the court, hold left for a drop shot just over the net, and hold nothing for a flat rally ball. Swing at a high ball, or swing while in the air, and it becomes an overhead smash. Let the ball bounce twice and the point is gone, so every rally is a small race.
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Ace Storm — frequently asked questions
How does scoring work in Ace Storm?
Real tennis scoring — 15, 30, 40, then deuce and advantage when both players reach 40. Points stack into games, and the ladder matches are first to two games.
How do you hit a smash?
Swing at a ball that is above shoulder height, or swing while jumping. The game converts it to an overhead automatically and the ball comes down steeply and fast.
Why did my swing miss completely?
The swing is timed. If the ball is not within reach when you press, you whiff and lose the tempo. Swinging as the ball arrives rather than when you first see it coming is the fix.
What is an ace in Ace Storm?
A serve your opponent never touches. The game tracks them separately from ordinary points and there is a badge for five.
Tell us what to fix
Found a bug, or think something should play differently? This goes straight to the developer — no account, no email address required.