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| The Entertainment Review |
| Genre: Sport Developer: Codemasters Publisher: Microsoft |
When it comes to videogames, sometimes the best selling point of a game is the nostalgic value of the game. The real question of nostalgia comes down to, how much is a players nostalgia really worth? Ten dollars
for a game that is more than a decade old is more than just asking too much for a game of this type, but there is no denying the arcade style of “Sensible World of Soccer” is fun and the depth of the game can be
enjoyed, though it was much more fun and enjoyable when it originally came out. Players will not be surprised to learn that the game hasn’t changed much, and that is a good thing.
When players look at “Sensible World of Soccer” for the first time, it will look a lot like a typical arcade title. A single button is used for passing the ball, kicking the ball, heading the ball and tackling. However, looks can
turn out to be a bit deceiving. There is depth in the game if players look for it, even though there isn’t any real flash to the game. Players are able to put a spin on the ball after it has been kicked to give it a bend in the air
that even David Beckham would weep at. There are season and career modes to play and coach through, smaller competitions to play, custom team options and a wonderful tactic editor in which players can lay out
their own plan of attack on the soccer field.
The graphics in the game are very dated, even after the facelift the game had received for the release to the Xbox Live Arcade, but “Sensible World of Soccer” is a classic arcade style game that has packed in enough
features to still be a good and nostalgic soccer game in today’s competitive gaming world. There aren’t any real players or stadiums for players to play in, but there isn’t much that players can expect from a game this
old. For players who live in the United State, the licensed features would be recognized anyway for the most part.
The central issue with this title is value, and the player’s perception of the game is going to be different depending on how they approach the game. For those who are fans of the “Sensible World of Soccer” from the
past and other soccer fanatics, the value is there, no questions asked. Those that are more into the casual games may not feel the same way. First released in 1996, this version of “Sensible World of Soccer” can
hardly be qualified as new, yet it still has an 800 Microsoft Point price tag that is usually saved for new games. It also adds some ads into the game around the sidelines, which probably took the most time to do in
development in a port that only adds the staples of online play, updated graphics and Achievements to earn. Players are able to argue all they want about game play difference or improvement over the years, but for entry
level soccer gamer the flashy graphics and licensed players of the “FIFA” series would work just fine.
For those players that are trying to make a choice between one of the more modern soccer games available right now and “Sensible World of Soccer,” they should know that there are some pretty drastic difference
between the two. “Sensible World of Soccer” doesn’t attempt to simulate the sport of soccer at all. There are tactics that they can edit which tell the players on the field where to move to when the ball is in a particular
section of the field. There are a ton of teams to choose from and the coaching mode falls in line with what players have come to expect from more modern games of this type. However, the game play is exactly what is
to be expected from a game on Xbox Live Arcade. It is a fast paced game, passing is more about luck than about science, and the ball bending system in the game allows players to twist shots with a ridiculous amount
of spin. Games last just a few minutes and goal scoring happens a lot more often that players would see in a real game.
Players will probably experiences some major issues while trying to connect to a game online, which isn’t so much an issue with the game, but more a flaw in the Xbox Live Arcade servers. Players should go into the
online mode expecting to see some amount of lag in the game, and though it can get to be quite frustrating at times, especially for a game that moves so fast, it doesn’t take away from the overall experience of the game.
There is a reason why “Sensible World of Soccer” is considered to be a classic sports game, and this is noticeable to anyone who has played the game, past or present. Unlike most sports games that feel dated after
only a few years, this one hold up quite well. It is a simple and fast game, removing two of the major issues that people usually find with the sport of soccer. The game also offers players a large amount of depth for a
game that can be played with just a D-pad and the A button. For those who aren’t nostalgic or hardcore soccer players, the Microsoft Points could probably be better spent on another game. For those who enjoy the
game from the past, this one is probably going to be a sure shot to success.
for a game that is more than a decade old is more than just asking too much for a game of this type, but there is no denying the arcade style of “Sensible World of Soccer” is fun and the depth of the game can be
enjoyed, though it was much more fun and enjoyable when it originally came out. Players will not be surprised to learn that the game hasn’t changed much, and that is a good thing.
When players look at “Sensible World of Soccer” for the first time, it will look a lot like a typical arcade title. A single button is used for passing the ball, kicking the ball, heading the ball and tackling. However, looks can
turn out to be a bit deceiving. There is depth in the game if players look for it, even though there isn’t any real flash to the game. Players are able to put a spin on the ball after it has been kicked to give it a bend in the air
that even David Beckham would weep at. There are season and career modes to play and coach through, smaller competitions to play, custom team options and a wonderful tactic editor in which players can lay out
their own plan of attack on the soccer field.
The graphics in the game are very dated, even after the facelift the game had received for the release to the Xbox Live Arcade, but “Sensible World of Soccer” is a classic arcade style game that has packed in enough
features to still be a good and nostalgic soccer game in today’s competitive gaming world. There aren’t any real players or stadiums for players to play in, but there isn’t much that players can expect from a game this
old. For players who live in the United State, the licensed features would be recognized anyway for the most part.
The central issue with this title is value, and the player’s perception of the game is going to be different depending on how they approach the game. For those who are fans of the “Sensible World of Soccer” from the
past and other soccer fanatics, the value is there, no questions asked. Those that are more into the casual games may not feel the same way. First released in 1996, this version of “Sensible World of Soccer” can
hardly be qualified as new, yet it still has an 800 Microsoft Point price tag that is usually saved for new games. It also adds some ads into the game around the sidelines, which probably took the most time to do in
development in a port that only adds the staples of online play, updated graphics and Achievements to earn. Players are able to argue all they want about game play difference or improvement over the years, but for entry
level soccer gamer the flashy graphics and licensed players of the “FIFA” series would work just fine.
For those players that are trying to make a choice between one of the more modern soccer games available right now and “Sensible World of Soccer,” they should know that there are some pretty drastic difference
between the two. “Sensible World of Soccer” doesn’t attempt to simulate the sport of soccer at all. There are tactics that they can edit which tell the players on the field where to move to when the ball is in a particular
section of the field. There are a ton of teams to choose from and the coaching mode falls in line with what players have come to expect from more modern games of this type. However, the game play is exactly what is
to be expected from a game on Xbox Live Arcade. It is a fast paced game, passing is more about luck than about science, and the ball bending system in the game allows players to twist shots with a ridiculous amount
of spin. Games last just a few minutes and goal scoring happens a lot more often that players would see in a real game.
Players will probably experiences some major issues while trying to connect to a game online, which isn’t so much an issue with the game, but more a flaw in the Xbox Live Arcade servers. Players should go into the
online mode expecting to see some amount of lag in the game, and though it can get to be quite frustrating at times, especially for a game that moves so fast, it doesn’t take away from the overall experience of the game.
There is a reason why “Sensible World of Soccer” is considered to be a classic sports game, and this is noticeable to anyone who has played the game, past or present. Unlike most sports games that feel dated after
only a few years, this one hold up quite well. It is a simple and fast game, removing two of the major issues that people usually find with the sport of soccer. The game also offers players a large amount of depth for a
game that can be played with just a D-pad and the A button. For those who aren’t nostalgic or hardcore soccer players, the Microsoft Points could probably be better spent on another game. For those who enjoy the
game from the past, this one is probably going to be a sure shot to success.
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