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Downloadable Games Review: Master Kick by Industry Entertainment
Overall Rating 4/5
Master Kick is an arcade version of foosball. It has 6 teams from which to choose and six exciting fields on which to play. The action takes place in a mini arena filled with fans either for you or against you. The atmosphere is that of a live soccer match but you have control over the players like foosball. The game even has weather effects(think I saw a cloud pass over the field) and the crowd really cheers or awws in response to game play. The game even has the option of a quick match or league play as well ability to pick team formations and action packed replays. This game is available in the following languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Norwegian, Hungarian and Serbian

Game Play 4/5
I'm not into foosball or soccer but this game had great play. Right from the start I was wanting to play more. As with any good casual game, this game is highly addictive. The action is fast paced and the response of the Computer opponent makes you feel like you are playing a live person. The controls were smooth and the crowd was live. You're deep in the game and the crowd really responds to the on field action. You can play in full or small screen modes. My only complaint at this point is the small screen play. Once I got excited, it was hard to keep the control of the mouse on the little screen. You have to move the mouse to control the players coverage of the ball and then right click to make the little men start spinning around to kick it. When you click after the mouse pointer is off the little screen it throws the game into pause. Definitely not a good feeling when you're in the middle of trying to kick a goal. I give this category a 4 only because of the small screen.
Graphics and sound 5/5
The graphics were great. I was playing a quick match when I noticed a shadow pass over the field. I wanted to look up in the sky to see what it was, very realistic and an a fun additive. You could also practically see the detail on the faces of the people in the stands. The perspective is that of sky cam, giving you full view of the action on the field. The ability to change the look of field enhances player participation. Loved the music and very impressed by the interactions between crowd and game play. This category gets a 5/5 great graphics and sound.
Creativity and innovation 5/5
I thought this a very creative variation on a regular stand up game . Not having to move back and forth to actually spin the handles is pretty cool . I am actually surprised that foosball has not made a showing in mainstream video games . This game thrilled me enough that I would like to see it make it to a mainstream platform in the future.

I liked this game, the graphics, and sounds.I was completely absorbed from the beginning of playing. The download was simple and quick. If I had the funds to purchase the full version of this game, I would. If you like soccer, foosball, addicted to the wave of casual game that hit the market, or want to try some thing fresh and still have fun, this is the game for you.

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