Summary
- Release Year: 2009
- Genres: Simulator, Sport
- Platforms: Nintendo DS
- Developers: Powerhead Games
Imagine: Soccer Captain (2009)
Imagine: Soccer Captain is a soccer simulation video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. It was released for the Wii, Nintendo DS, and PlayStation 2 in November 2009. The game is part of Ubisoft’s Imagine series of games for girls, and features Mia Hamm as the player’s coach.
The game allows players to create their own soccer player and lead their team to victory. Players can choose from a variety of positions, including forward, midfielder, and defender. They can also customize their player’s appearance, including their hair, clothes, and cleats.
Once players have created their player, they can begin their career by choosing from a variety of teams. Players can start out on a local team and work their way up to playing for a national team. As players progress through their career, they will earn experience points that can be used to improve their player’s skills.
In addition to the career mode, Imagine: Soccer Captain also features a variety of other game modes, including:
- Exhibition mode: Players can choose two teams to play against each other in a one-off match.
- Tournament mode: Players can compete in a tournament against a variety of teams.
- Challenge mode: Players can complete a variety of challenges, such as scoring a certain number of goals or winning a match by a certain margin.
Imagine: Soccer Captain is a fun and engaging soccer simulation game that is perfect for fans of the sport. The game’s easy-to-use controls and customizable characters make it accessible to players of all ages and skill levels.
Gameplay
Imagine: Soccer Captain is played from a third-person perspective. Players control their player on the field and can pass, shoot, and dribble the ball. Players can also use a variety of skills, such as sprinting, tackling, and heading the ball.
The game’s controls are simple and easy to learn. Players use the analog stick to move their player around the field and the A button to pass the ball. The B button is used to shoot the ball, and the X button is used to tackle opponents.
Players can also use a variety of skills by pressing the Y button. These skills include sprinting, tackling, and heading the ball. Sprinting allows players to run faster, tackling allows players to knock the ball away from opponents, and heading the ball allows players to control the ball in the air.
Career Mode
The career mode is the main game mode in Imagine: Soccer Captain. In career mode, players create their own soccer player and lead their team to victory. Players can choose from a variety of teams, including local teams, national teams, and club teams.
As players progress through their career, they will earn experience points that can be used to improve their player’s skills. Players can improve their player’s passing, shooting, dribbling, and defending skills. They can also improve their player’s physical attributes, such as speed, strength, and endurance.
In addition to improving their player’s skills, players can also purchase new equipment for their player. Players can purchase new cleats, uniforms, and accessories. They can also purchase new skills, such as new dribbling moves and shooting techniques.
Other Game Modes
In addition to the career mode, Imagine: Soccer Captain also features a variety of other game modes, including:
- Exhibition mode: Players can choose two teams to play against each other in a one-off match.
- Tournament mode: Players can compete in a tournament against a variety of teams.
- Challenge mode: Players can complete a variety of challenges, such as scoring a certain number of goals or winning a match by a certain margin.
Reception
Imagine: Soccer Captain received mixed reviews from critics. Some critics praised the game’s easy-to-use controls and customizable characters, while others criticized the game’s repetitive gameplay and lack of depth.
Overall, Imagine: Soccer Captain is a fun and engaging soccer simulation game that is perfect for fans of the sport. The game’s easy-to-use controls and customizable characters make it accessible to players of all ages and skill levels.
Review Score
7/10