Mia Hamm Soccer 64
by South Peak Interactive

List Price: $35.99
Category: Video Games
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Video Game Reviews of Mia Hamm Soccer 64

Customer Review: Excellent concept, but a failed project
Summary: 2 Stars

Description of Mia Hamm Soccer 64

Mia has her own all-star team in the U.S. League portion of the game, and she offers gamers soccer advice from time to time. Her tips range from the technical (such as curving the ball) to the strategic (exactly what kind of defensive formation you should be using when you are in the lead).

Silicon Dreams and Digital Creations Studios developed Mia Hamm Soccer 64. They seem to have borrowed the look from Konami's International Superstar Soccer and some of the touch passing and ball physics from EA Sports' FIFA franchise.

The game has five different modes of play: quick start, exhibition game, season, cup tournament, and practice. In the practice mode, you can shore up your throw-ins, corner kicks (which will allow you to perfect the header), or bicycle kick into the back of the net.

But the biggest gripe here is that the game's artificial intelligence is not up to snuff. Of course, simply playing the game with friends can rectify this, but the fault can be frustrating for the single scorer. But then, just as in a real game of soccer, getting shots on goal and scoring can be challenging.

Mia Hamm Soccer 64 is a great starter game for female gamers who want to see their idol and soccer fans who just want to plug it in and start playing. --Todd Mowatt

Pros:

• Solid gameplay that doesn't rely on Mia Hamm's star appeal alone to deliver the goods
• A great starter title for soccer fans and girl gamers looking for a sports role model

• Suspect artifici

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  In the past, putting superstar athletes on the covers of games has met with mixed results, because money normally earmarked for game development is often used to acquire a high-profile license. Thankfully, Mia Hamm Soccer 64 doesn't fall into this trap. What we have here is a solid title that offers up plenty of in-your-face soccer action with one of today's hottest athletes.

  Mia has her own all-star team in the U.S. League portion of the game, and she offers gamers soccer advice from time to time. Her tips range from the technical (such as curving the ball) to the strategic (exactly what kind of defensive formation you should be using when you are in the lead).

  Silicon Dreams and Digital Creations Studios developed Mia Hamm Soccer 64. They seem to have borrowed the look from Konami's International Superstar Soccer and some of the touch passing and ball physics from EA Sports' FIFA franchise.

  The game has five different modes of play: quick start, exhibition game, season, cup tournament, and practice. In the practice mode, you can shore up your throw-ins, corner kicks (which will allow you to perfect the header), or bicycle kick into the back of the net.

  But the biggest gripe here is that the game's artificial intelligence is not up to snuff. Of course, simply playing the game with friends can rectify this, but the fault can be frustrating for the single scorer. But then, just as in a real game of soccer, getting shots on goal and scoring can be challenging.

  Mia Hamm Soccer 64 is a great starter game for female gamers who want to see their idol and soccer fans who just want to plug it in and start playing. --Todd Mowatt

  Pros:

  • Solid gameplay that doesn't rely on Mia Hamm's star appeal alone to deliver the goods
  • A great starter title for soccer fans and girl gamers looking for a sports role model
  Cons:
  • Suspect artificial intelligence
  • Some graphical slowdown when many players are in the frame at one time

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  Enjoy the thrill of women's World Cup soccer with Mia Hamm Soccer 64. Mia serves up tips throughout the matches to help you shred opponents on both the real and virtual fields. The time of day, weather, and field conditions are adjustable for the 10 stadiums that are available. Play with Mia on her All-Star team, or match up against her on one of the game's more than 50 other teams.

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