Mia Hamm Soccer for Nintendo 64

Nintendo 64 N64 Mia Hamm Soccer Game Cartridge

Take to the field as America's favorite female athlete in MIA HAMM SOCCER 64. Select from 32 international or 18 U.S. Women's League soccer teams and kick goals into the nets of 10 different stadiums. You'll listen to Mia's voice as you race down the pitch in furious football action, playing in day or night, rain and snow, and in Easy or Professional settings. MIA HAMM SOCCER 64 is Single- or Multiplayer soccer for fans of female footy worldwide.

Mia Hamm Soccer 64

In the past, putting superstar athletes on the covers of games has met with mixed results, because money normally earmarked for game development is often used to acquire a high-profile license. Thankfully, Mia Hamm Soccer 64 doesn't fall into this trap. What we have here is a solid title that offers up plenty of in-your-face soccer action with one of today's hottest athletes. Mia has her own all-star team in the U.S. League portion of the game, and she offers gamers soccer advice from time to time. Her tips range from the technical (such as curving the ball) to the strategic (exactly what kind of defensive formation you should be using when you are in the lead). Silicon Dreams and Digital Creations Studios developed Mia Hamm Soccer 64. They seem to have borrowed the look from Konami's International Superstar Soccer and some of the touch passing and ball physics from EA Sports' FIFA franchise. The game has five different modes of play: quick start, exhibition game, season, cup tournament, and practice. In the practice mode, you can shore up your throw-ins, corner kicks (which will allow you to perfect the header), or bicycle kick into the back of the net. But the biggest gripe here is that the game's artificial intelligence is not up to snuff. Of course, simply playing the game with friends can rectify this, but the fault can be frustrating for the single scorer. But then, just as in a real game of soccer, getting shots on goal and scoring can be challenging. Mia Hamm Soccer 64 is a great starter game for female gamers who want to see their idol and soccer fans who just want to plug it in and start playing. --Todd Mowatt Pros: Solid gameplay that doesn't rely on Mia Hamm's star appeal alone to deliver the goods A great starter title for soccer fans and girl gamers looking for a sports role model Cons: Suspect artifici