My Review
This game is more than just a soccer game. It's really a focused
simulation game where you play the life of a (hopefully) rising soccer star.
There's really two parts to this game: the part where you actually get to play
in soccer games, and the sim part where you manage all the aspects of your
soccer life, including your training, your fans, and your social life. The
better you manage your social life, the better your performance on the field.
I strongly recommend going through some training first before playing in your
first match, so that you can figure out the game controls and get some
practice. Also, it can be a little challenging since you only control your one
player, not the whole team. The
soccer part of the game is family-friendly, but there are a couple of items in
the sim part of the game that earned it a Teen rating. First, the game allows
you to gamble with your virtual money via an in-game casino and horse racing
track. In the casino, you can play blackjack, roulette, or slots. These little
mini-games are a nice diversion and allow you to relax your fingers between
soccer matches; however, some parents may object to the gambling aspect of the
game, even if it is with virtual money. Second, the game allows you to buy
virtual performance enhancers and alcohol for your player. To the developer's
credit, the effects of these substances is what you would expect in real life,
and your player may have to spend time in rehab or suffer consequences for
taking performance enhancers. Still, parents will want to check out this game
for themselves to decide if it is appropriate for their children.
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