Well, no, not really. After only an hour of game time with Sensible Soccer it's clear that Codemasters should have left the beloved series to sit fondly in the memory rather than uncomfortably on present-generation gaming platforms.
While the flowing sensation of playing the old Sensible Soccer is certainly in evidence, it also happens to be the biggest point of detraction in a game that bears no subtlety, no pacing, no nuance, and, more importantly, no fun. Moreover, the on-screen players may have progressed to the level of slickly executed, cell-shaded 3D, but, by comparison, the gameplay remains sadly two-dimensional and unintuitive.
Passes are directed by an on-screen arrow that sits beneath each player and must be positioned via the controller before attempting a pass. Essentially, this is no different from leaning the analogue stick in the desired pass direction before tapping the appropriate button as seen in Pro Evo and FIFA but here in Sensible Soccer it devolves into an unreliable mechanic due to unrelentingly quick game pace. This results in seemingly simple and secure passes often going astray or straight to the opposition, and attempting to tackle back possession highlights yet another control fault.
Tackling can be performed though clumsy sliding tackles are a sure way to land a yellow or red card , but, more often than not, players simply run into one another, fall over pathetically, and the ball runs to someone else. The new Sensible Soccer retains the easy to pick up, difficult to master aesthetic, complete with top-down view, but now with attractive cel-shaded graphics for those characteristic bigheaded players.
Speaking of which, if you wish to bend the ball like the sarong-wearing England captain, 'aftertouch' allows you to swing the path of the football left or right, as well as lift the ball in the air for immensely satisfying, pinpoint crossing and shooting. Although Sensi doesn't have the official team and player names, another major plus point is the customisation for creating your own players, teams, leagues and cup competitions. The matches themselves are hectic, fast-paced affairs that while enormous fun, can often descend into farcical midfield battles where players are slide-tackling and going to ground quicker than an Italian forward.
More worryingly, there are sometimes glitches with the ball, when it'll be heading towards the top corner of the goal for example, then inexplicably jump into the path of the goalkeeper's fingers.
Cut to soft focus. Soft music Burt Bacharach maybe. Soft narration wafts in Come the end of press week, many a happy hour would be spent jostling and arguing over who was the best at Sensi chez Zone. Tempers would flare, expletives would fly about and large sums of money would inevitably change hands. Thems were the days. Well, to put it bluntly it's basically the same game as the last version, but with a few new features. The control system has changed though you'd hardly notice so you can now make passes with after touch couldn't you always do this?
I can claim that this was the best game at the time it was made. You can rest assured that Sensible World of Soccer is the greatest soccer game ever made. Consequently, it has been released to every platform available.
Play as almost any team in the world or try yourself as a manager in career mode. Sometimes You'll lose a game to an inferior team and sometimes You might even beat much stronger one. That's what makes the game even more interesting. Career mode is superb.
Start in any club, be the best You can and You might move to stronger and better and richer team. Buy players, play in Euro cups The best one ever made! As in the original, SWOS delivers a furious action on the pitch, with intuitive controls of tiny players that allow curve balls and bicycle kicks.
Choose from a staggering number of league and national teams to compete in major tournaments. Highly recommended!
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