Sensational World Soccer 2010 Demo

Sometimes, very little is needed in order to have fun, especially when you do not have too much time on your hands. Simple, casual games can go a long way in situations like that, because they can run on mostly anything and not a lot of effort is required to play them. Moreover, a bit of a challenge is always welcome, to make everything a bit more exciting.

Sensational World Soccer 2010 is a 2D soccer simulator with a top-down perspective and friendly pixelated graphics, which aims to be extremely easy to play, as well as highly addictive. It may not feature too many tactical options, nor a tremendous number of teams for that matter, but you can rest assured that fun is always part of the experience.

Speaking of which, there are thirty two teams to choose from, all of which are international teams. Most of the big teams along with their kits are present, which makes the encounters a tad more interesting, although some of them can be hard to tell apart once the match starts. Thankfully, the interface is simple enough for anyone to operate, not to mention the incredibly straightforward controls.

In order to move the players around the field, all you need to do is press the directional keys, which is about as simple as it can get. However, the even simpler part is the fact that you only need to use one other key in order to pass, shoot, or perform sliding tackles, which is definitely convenient. On the other hand, it can also pose some small problems from time to time, such as the fact that you do not always know whether the player is going to shoot or pass.

You also have the option to choose the desired formation before the match, in order to decide how the players are going to position themselves out on the pitch. If things do not go according to plan, it is always possible to change the formation on the go, by accessing the pause menu. Moreover, two players can share the same screen and the same keyboard, in order to engage in vicious one-on-one soccer duels.

In the end, Sensational World Soccer 2010 may not turn any heads when it comes to graphics and gameplay, but its simplicity can also be a strength, in some cases. Sure, the lack of complexity and the small number of available teams work against it, but that doesn’t mean you cannot lose a few hours with it when you have nothing better to do.