World Tour Soccer 2006
SCORE: 96
The cover of World Tour Soccer 2006 on the Playstation Portable (PSP)
pretty much says it all. Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) has
scored a GOAL!!! The excitement of getting that round, black and white
ball into that guarded goal is certainly satisfying indeed. This is
coming from someone who has never liked soccer. World Tour Soccer 2006
made this soccer skeptic a believer. The World Cup is heating up
worldwide (editor: at the time this was written), and this portable game
is perfect for ushering that in. The first thing most gamers will notice
is how quickly they can get into the game, and how fast paced it is.
The graphics are very bright and colorful. The 3D models of the
players, stadiums, and referees are done extremely well (especially
consider this is on a portable). In addition, the details stack up quite
well. The artwork is realistic, and completely safe for the entire
family. Wholesome images are used properly. The celebrations that
players make when the goals are scored are realistic, and family
friendly.
The sounds are perfectly crisp and clear. The announcers have
relevant, and really cool comments on the game. The sounds work
amazingly well. The music is pleasant throughout the game. There was
nothing this reviewer found offensive about the sounds in this game at
all. It is really nice to have a game like this where authority figures
are treated with respect by the players.
Casual gamers will find this a really fun game that can be played
quickly (extremely important for the hand held), and hardcore gamers
will find enough depth to keep them both busy for months. The different
modes, and ways to play this game are simply astounding - especially
when one realizes this is on a portable system. Gamers can also play one
another wireless, and online. This is the kind of game that this
reviewer feels is worth your hard earned dollars. Playing half of what
is in this game will get your money's worth.
The controls are very quick and responsive. The one warning I have
about the controls is don't button mash. Pressing 'X' twice in a row
will cause two passes to happen, instead of one. Which is a good thing
actually, for it trained me to be a little more calm while trying to
score with a few seconds left in the game. The design of the controls
work perfectly. If you are familiar with the Playstation layout, then
you are fine. I found this game is a total, and complete blast to play.
Planning complex strategies are also pretty easy to enact (like run at
the goal from the right side, pass left quickly once the goalie comes
out, and have that player score the goal).
Soccer is one of the least violent sports in the world, and it is the
most popular sport in the world as well. Penalties are called, and the
violence is at a bare minimum (accidentally tripping over another
player). This game teaches geography, along with the sport of soccer.
This game is safe for the entire family, and this reviewer would
recommend it to a pastor. It was a joy to play, and review this game. A
sequel in a year would be most welcome indeed. World Tour Soccer 2006 on
the PSP earns our Family Friendly Gaming seal of approval.
- Paul
Graphics: 96%
Sound: 94%
Replay/Extras: 100%
Gameplay: 94%
Family Friendly Factor: 98%
System: Playstation Portable
Publisher: SCEA
ESRB Rating: 'E' for Everyone
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