NFL Street

The game licenses all the NFL teams and some 100 big-league players. The characters models are exaggerated, so don't expect likenesses to be exact, but it's fun taking a bunch of current Packer greats and stuffing the rock down the throats of seven Rams. Game modes let you choose players from single teams or create your own pro bowl, and there is a nice assortment of QBs, RBs, corners, WRs, tight ends, and O and D-linemen. There's a lot of strategy in picking your team. Sure, running backs and quarterbacks are givens, but a corner can intercept better than a wide receiver though he won't catch as well. A big offensive lineman can be useful, but he doesn't tackle well when forced to play defense. When playing two-player (or online on the PS2), you can really stack your line and shut down the enemy passing or running attack, or go for a balanced corp.

You can play a ladder or league by creating your own team, which is annoyingly time consuming. An option to draft your own NFL stars and go through would be nice, instead you have to pick a cadre of nobodies and fill out their stats. Pick a name, a logo, and try to beat the pros with your average Joes. Winning gives you points and you can upgrade from there. It's a nice option but only for the hardcore players; casual players are effectively shut out from continuing play because of it.

EA hired "street" artists to design wonderful load screens, but this makes the player models look dull by comparison. One wishes they had used cel shading and that street look to the characters, but instead we get freakish players that generally look the same. Uninspired, un-intimidating, and, frankly, boring.

The gameplay works. There's a nice assortment of offensive, defensive, and trick plays. There are no special teams, no punting, and extra points are two points for a pass, one for a run. Mastering the buttons is key because the game rewards style, impressive plays, and more. Gathering these points opens new playing fields and, if you like, can be a victory option. The computer is programmed to catch up when behind, annoyingly so, so this is more of a blast against a human opponent. The fast action and brutal hits are reminiscent of NFL Blitz (which is a better game) but EA Big has started something here. Next year this could be really big. --Andrew S. Bub

Product Description
NFL Street has the hard-hitting football action that true fans of the game want. Play in the park, backyards and sandlots of America with legendary NFL players!

This game is a lot of fun to play, but the only complaint I have is the Limited play resources from the playbook, you only have 15-25 plays to start out with.

Other than that this game is excellent, the graphics are cool, the gameplay is a lot of fun and this game is just over all well thought out.

Oh yeah, and what's with all of you guys (1) complaining about the turbo and (2) complainign about it's difficulty? Well, 1 the turbo is just to give you an edge, and it also is very realistic, lets face it, you don't fly down the whole field at 15 mph, it's rather in different intervals that you pick up speed. 2 Why would you shell out 50 bucks for a game if you knew you were going to beat it in 2 hours?

The Multiplayer is the main attraction for this game, there is nothing better than laying the hurt on your friend with a gruesome tackle, or tromping down the field for the quick 6.

Overview:

Fun:11/10 A lot of fun, sometimes a bit tiresome on NFL Challenge, but the Multiplayer makes up for other short-comings.

Difficulty: 9/10 Not extremely hard, but there are a few times when you'll slam down the controller and storm out of the room in a rage.

Graphics:10/10 NBA Street Goodness meets Madden 2004.

Gameplay: 9/10 pretty complicated, but after the first few games you get the hang of it, very logical and just overall awesome.

Overall:39/40 Fun + Awesome conception = Excellent Game = NFL Street

Everyone should AT LEAST try this game out...it's well worth the money, time and it has been well worth the wait...congrats EA Big, you've created a BEAST!!!

P.S I forgot to mention that in NFL Challenge you can take players from other teams and make a football powerhouse. A word to the wise, Get all the players you want at first, do not waiste your tokens on the challenges. (You can get more NFL players that way)


Awesome Game   December 20, 2003
 8 out of 10 found this review helpful

I was lucky to be one of the people who got to test this game in development. I got to play it right before they finished the game. It's made by the same guys that make Madden (I'm a huge Madden fan for many years). And you can tell. The quality is really high. It's very different from Madden. Game play is pure arcade fun. I got to play it for about an hour straight. I definitely want to get this when it comes out.


John Scrugham/ an awesome game   January 14, 2004
 5 out of 6 found this review helpful

This is an awesome game with a 7 on 7 format gameplay. You can pick your different fields which includes the street, the beach, parks and many more. You can also be a captian for a team and pick your favorite players. It is non stop, action packed exciting game! No other football game can compare, even come close, to the all new NFL Street.

BUY it and you will be very happy.