SC443 Assignment 1


Game Review: UEFA Euro 2004
Assignment 1 : Game Review	A throw-in scene from UEFA Euro 2004 The different game modes that the game offer Fantasy Mode: Selection of Stadium and desired weather Tournament Mode: Before the start of the match, the national anthems are played Kit selection prior to a game	Introduction Ever wanted to get into the thick of the footballing action around UEFA Euro 2004? UEFA Euro 2004 is definitely the choice for you. In this exciting new game, you get to immerse yourself in the deepest Championship mode ever released by EA Sports and also lead your favourite European team to the coveted title of Champions of Europe. Gameplay As always, the folks at EA Sports have a knack of paying attention to little details that bring about the flare of the 'beautiful game' and making their games fun and easy to play. With this new edition, there are numerous new moves, some of them even enabling you to do an audacious chip the ball over an onrushing goalkeeper and do 'fake shots' to trick the opponent's goalkeeper. If you participate in the tournament, you will be treated with many beautiful graphics and visual effects like goal celebrations, TV-style replays, national anthems and the much-desired trophy celebration. To satisfy a large fan base due to the huge following of the FIFA soccer game series, the EA Sports team have done a great job by introducing many exciting modes of play in the game. In the 'Euro 2004' mode, gamers can play as any of the 51 European nations. Gamers can arrange and play friendly matches against other nations or play through the tournament going from qualifying, to playoffs and into the finals. With this progressive advancement into the finals, the gamers are bound to get hooked to the game with every match played. In addition to tracking injuries and suspensions, you can even check out important team statistics like the morale of your players with the new dynamic morale system and field the more motivated ones for crunch matches. There is even a new introduction of a comprehensive scouting of the next opponent's tactics and key players! There is also a newly introduced 'Fantasy Mode' that allows you to assemble your own dream team and take on another All-Star Team in the tournament. Installation The installation process is a very simple process and the game works in most versions of Microsoft Windows. The game comes with 2 CDs and the Installation wizard Autoruns on the insertion of the CD 1. Machine Requirements Windows 98 SE/2000/ME/XP 700MHz Intel Pentium III 128MB RAM 1GB Hard Drive 8 x CD/DVD-ROM 32MB Direct3D PCI/AGP Video Card DirectX 9.0b compatible Sound Card DirectX 9.0b Keyboard, Mouse or Gamepad Other Supported Platforms Sony Playstation 2 Microsoft Xbox ---> Download Game Demo <--- AI and Skill Movements UEFA Euro 2004 is a game full of well-designed motor challenges on the gamers. Skill Movements and good anticipation and coordination are near needed for the set pieces of the match and to master them could mean the difference between a victory and a failure. Like any other sporting games, this game intensively tests a gamer's skills and passing techniques with many different levels of difficulty: Amateur, Semi-Pro, Professional and World Class. These modes are aimed to satisfy the different skill-levelled gamers to the maximum. A beginner can then enjoy the game in Amateur mode as much as one who is an expert playing the World Class mode. In the Amateur mode, the AI level and reaction is not as clever as that of the AI level in the World Class mode. Hence the game is easy to learn as a beginner can just choose the Amateur and try to take on the computer AI. And as you play into the higher skilled levels, you will realise that the resistance and determination of the opposition will also be higher. The game is also intelligent enough to detect your improvement in your skill level and recommend that you upgrade a mode that fits your skills. You can also electrify the crowd and fulfil your hunger for beautiful play with mouth-watering moves like nutmegs, diving headers, volleys, overhead and bicycle kicks. No worries if you are new to the game, there is always the Practice Modes to brush up your skills. < Page 1 \| Page 2 \| Page 3 \| Next >
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