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Review of ESPN MLS GameNight on PlayStation

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Sep 2000
Cover image of ESPN MLS GameNight on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 20 Sep 2000
Genre: Sports
Developer: Saffire, Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo
Publisher: Konami

Introduction

Welcome to the world of ESPN MLS GameNight, where soccer dreams are maintained through pixelated antics! This 2000 gem offers everything from intense gameplay to questionable character arcs that would make even the most stoic of sports fans chuckle. So, whip out your joystick, put on your best Carlos Valderrama wig, and let's dive into a league of extraordinary soccer that may or may not have its own theme music. Spoiler alert: you might find yourself laughing all the way to the goal line!

Gameplay

In ESPN MLS GameNight, you can choose from twelve MLS teams, or throw a curveball by selecting from fifty-three illustrious international teams for those quick, friendly exhibition matches. Season mode is where the rubber meets the road, as you endure a full 32-game season, dealing with dramatic weather conditions and unexpected mid-season trades. Imagine being the manager who has to navigate the drama of soccer like its a soap opera-you might as well add a laugh track for extra effect! Custom League mode allows you to create your own soccer utopia, so you can finally give that friend who always picks the lame team their long-deserved comeuppance. Who needs an artificial intelligence referee when you can just call them a 'noob' every time they mess up?

Graphics

Let's talk visuals because in 2000, graphics were 'okay' on a good day. Sports fans in pixelated shorts perform with exaggerated movements-don't worry, it's not just you that thinks they look like they're doing some sort of funky interpretative dance on the field. Players are recognizable enough for hardcore fans, even if they look like they just downed an extra-large soda before kicking. The graphics are certainly not the highlight here, but they carry a certain retro charm that'll make you reminisce about the golden days of video games when textures weren't everything.

Conclusion

Overall, ESPN MLS GameNight serves up a unique blend of soccer action combined with comical character arcs that could make any sports fan chuckle. While the gameplay may not be the most realistic by modern standards, it captures that essence of fun that classic sports games thrive on. So grab your team, pick your commentary (go with English if you want to understand the chaos, or Spanish if you're feeling spicy!), and get ready to kick your way through nostalgia! The world of MLS might be closer than you think, even if your ability to score a goal is hilariously lacking. We give it a 7 out of 10 for bringing laughter back to the pitch, one clumsy player at a time!

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