When stodgy
players trudging on muscular legs engage in the sport of soccer, it's all-out
war. Brutal and brusque bruisers throw elbows, bump heads, and attack each
other for a moment of glory. The footy ball sees some of this violence but it's
usually finessed from player to player and from cleated sole to unforgiving
net. In Japan, the generally polite and timid populace won't battle amongst
each other for the honor of their team, unlike the rioters in Europe, but the
excitement is still palpable.
Konami's latest Live builds on it's origins with a new
movement and control system for highly responsive game-play. Tug your joypad
and watch your onscreen man ape the direction of control. Emotive players also
flash smiles, beam, and exult when a successful goal slaps in. On the other
end, dour looks and foul expressions bubble up when the opposing team takes the
lead. Snazzy atmospheric and lighting effects, the roar of the crowd, and
realistic player movements all conspire to make this a visual feast for soccer
fanatics on the hunt for the latest and greatest.
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