There are a few game modes. You can start a quick match or take up a challenge or go online, head to head on the PSN. Let's start with Quick-Match. You choose from a number teams including Germany, England, France, featuring the likes of Peter Crouch, Rooney, Henry, and Gattuso. Choose the goal limit, arena, and the ball type (a new way to advertise) and you are off to go. The controls are simple: you perform aerial flicks and ground drags. There are 5 players with different abilities: Playmakers, Tricksters, Enforcers, and Finishers.
Playmakers: These are the best passers in the game and come in handy when it comes to long passes from wings and taking long shots.
Enforcers: These are the best defenders.
Tricksters: These are the most skillful players in the team who perform the most amazing tricks.
Finishers: The best goal scorers in the game, they can shoot from pretty much anywhere.
The player can perform tricks by pressing the triangle key or by moving the right analog stick; he can fool the other players by dragging the ball below his feet or flicking it over his head. And doing all this earns the player style points. These styles points fill up the Game-Breaker meter. Once the meter is full, you can perform much better tricks and score goals with amazing accuracy. Thus, the better your tricks, the better your chances are of filling the bar fast and scoring more goals. The rest is fairly simple -- win by scoring 5 goals (this is the default target but can be increased). You can also raise the difficulty level by choosing another game mode which counts only 5 headers. A real big issue with the gameplay is that it is just too hard to defend. There's an aggressive tackle option as well, but still the game's defense is weak.
Righty O', RAY!!!! Great review!!! I always wanted to own a console purely because of the reason that Street, never was available on the PC and never would have been. Now that i own one, the new installment of Street aka FIFA Street 3 has left me bitterly dissappointed. (Well, there goes a substantial amount of my monthly wager into the drain [SIGH!!!]) I know the game wasn't really notorious for its replay value, but even then to get bored of the game after just an hour's play was shambolic. I guess i just have to be satisfied with the thrills provided by Scholes and company on the field (this season atleast) in a realistic yet classy way. (Thank you petite Red Devil, Thank you!!!!) EA dudes on the other hand have a lot to work upon if they need the fans' be intrigued by their FIFA street series the next time 'round... FIGHT EA FIGHT, you buncha morons!!!
by Nikhil Naik
from Bangalore
on 07/05/08 09:46 AM
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