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Game Information
- Platform: Sega Dreamcast
- PEGI Rating: Unknown
- Media: Video Game
Product Features
- Sets new standards in football on the Dreamcast
- Supports both traditional modes and new arcade game modes never before seen in a football game such as Global Domination, Time Attack and Team Battle, but thats not all
- Photo realistic players, facial expressions, highly detailed stadiums, internet connectivity
- Unique arcade style game modes , 200,000 new ultra high resolution motion captured frames
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Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
If you are a footy-loving Dreamcast owner you are not exactly spoilt for choice on Sega's otherwise exemplary console. Apart from Virtua Striker the only alternative is the World Wide Soccer series which sees its third incarnation in UEFA Dream Soccer. If you own either of the previous versions you will find this game very familiar with a few graphical bells and whistles and some gimmicky additions such as female teams (who play no differently to their male counterparts).
The moment you kick off, it is obvious that there are some major flaws with UEFA Dream Soccer: the players AI is very suspect: you can play an inch-perfect pass to your striker and he will stand with the ball at his feet waiting to be dispossessed. It is possible, however, to score by walking the ball into the back of the net, with the goalie stuck in the scenery, which doesn't happen very often in the Premiership.
Some of the animation is very dubious too: a simple defensive header can send the ball rocketing into the other half and the players glide over the pitch in a very unconvincing manner. The UEFA licence doesn't extend to real player's names and the random commentary often doesn't reflect the actual on-field action.
As a two-player pick-up-and-play, though, it has its moments and its possible to have some exciting high-scoring end-to-end games with some spectacular, if unconvincing, action. The varied Arcade options ensure extended play as well.
Unfortunately this game is not the killer football title that Dreamcast has been waiting for. If you are a true sports fan then the best advice would be to try Virtua Tennis instead. Not football admittedly, but possibly the best sports game on any console. --Michael Bartley
Manufacturer's Description
With over 200 international and club teams playing in stadia from all over the world, Sega's latest soccer game has a host of new features. Superb new player animation and artificial intelligence are allied to a wide range of new modes including a multi-player mode allowing simultaneous four-player action. With commentary from Alan Green, Barry Venison and Helen Chamberlain, this plays and sounds just like the real thing!
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
I thought this game was brilliant. The graphics and gameplay were really good and I would say they match the PS2. The players were very relistic and the women teams were a bonus. The 2 player mode was also brilliant and me and my friends played it for hours. The other game modes were excellent and what made it good was when you won tournaments you would gain trophies and you could keep them in your trophy case. You can also play this game for ever as you can't get tired of it. The only game that matches it is ISS Pro 2 for the PS1.
If you've ever played any of the FIFA or ISS games, the control setup for this game will feel familiar and intuitive. This is a game which is really easy to get into, yet it has a very deep system. And unlike the aforementioned games, it has no sure way of scoring goals. There are a variety of ways to slam the ball into the net and all of them are equally satisfying.
If you've got a group of friends willing to sacrifice an evening for a tournament, I really recommend this game. Everyone I know who has played it enjoyed it thoroughly. The graphics are easily the most impressive ever seen in a footie game. Screenshots won't do it justice, the animations are fantastic and the pitch looks incredible.
There are a few minor problems, however. The passes flow a little slowly until you're used to the system and the camera and referee settings are hopeless on the default setting. Changing this is painless and the change will be saved to your VM and automatically loaded the next time you insert the game. Excellent!
For this price I had expected a half-wit soccer game with little depth and inferior graphics. Unfortunately, I couldn't have been more wrong. Granted, this game looks a little dodgy at first, but give it a chance and you'll really enjoy it. The price is ridiculously low. Get it now. Really.
I agree with many of the other comments and that with a bit more testing this could have been an excellent game. Although saying that, I really enjoy playing this and its excellent in two player mode. It may not be the best footy game around but I would certainly recommend it..and certainly worth it as under a tenner!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
WOW! How cheap!
This game is surely a steal at this price! A fast paced, end to end goal fest, what more could arcade soccer fans ask for? Sure it has a couple of glitches... Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2001 by Mr T A Lonergan
dare i give it a 4 stars
I wont say anything that has already been said, because it is all true, but if you are a diehard soccer fan, then this is worth a buy, especially at this price, very... Read more
Published on 13 May 2001 by "y1bollus"
Its not that bad
I know this isnt the greatest of football games but it is the best on the dreamcast by far. There are a few bugs but the goalkeepers are good and the graphics are fairly good too. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2001 by "hazzathewazza"
Bugs, Bugs & more Bugs
This game has more bugs than my back garden!!!
After a few hours play I experienced same probs as Mikedmike, exceptionally poor aspects are characters freezing and random... Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2001
Avoid like the plague
This game is so full of bugs, the following has occurred so far:
1. Ball getting stuck to the cross bar
2. Linesmen appear on the pitch half the time
3. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2001
UEFA Dream Soccer
I awaited this release eagerly in the hope that the Dreamcast might finally be able to boast a footy game to rival ISS Pro or Fifa. Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2000 by Lee Webb
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