Manchester United

"A very decent game, even by todays standards. Welcome to Manchester United"

Introduction/Story - This is a game dedicated to the English football club, Manchester United. This is a sports title, so it doesn't have a story, only a goal, to be the best. You start off as a below average team, and its up to you to improve your team, play well, and get your team known in the world of football.

GamePlay - Judging by the age of the game, the game's system doesn't play too badly. Some of the challenging parts of football are made easy. Crossing the ball perfectly can be done with a push of a button, 60M volleys are also made a bit too easy, and take away the some of the excitement, as well as scoring free-kicks from around about the half way line, and bicycle kicks made easy from corners.

However, the game does get harder when you enter the Champions League. You will be playing against the biggest clubs in Europe, with the likes of Sunderland, Exeter and the mighty Yeovil posing a huge thread in this difficult tournament. Be prepared for some of the most difficult and frustrating games you can play.

The game can get repetitive and unfair on the higher difficulty settings, with the referee on many occasions offering penalties for fouls from well outside the box to your opposition, just to make it more challenging and difficult to win your crucial matches.

Score - 6/10

Graphics - As you would expect with a game this old, they are nothing special. They are slightly washed out, and some parts can be very difficult to see with the wondering camera, for example, when the ball goes out of play. The players on the pitch can just about be made out, and what is going on around the pitch and of course on it.

The crowd are stick men, but even resent games use this method, so that all the focus and power can be put into the match you are currently playing, which is probably for the best on this system.

Score - 3/10

Sound - Considering the age of this game, its not too bad. The crowds cheers and chants are recognisable, with memorable songs like "You'll never walk alone" and "Shearer WoooOo", and pretty decent sounds when a goal is scored, and even louder sounds when Chelski come to visit, and Robben falls down and rolls like he was on fire, and Drogba, that "I dive.... I don't dive".

Overall - Not a bad game if you can find it. It will have you playing for at least a few weeks, and can be fun to play with friends in multiplayer mode. Its not a bad game to add to your collection, again, if you can find it.

Score - 6/10

Reviewer's Score: 6/10, Originally Posted: 04/19/06