In fact, I m so nonplussed by the effort that s gone into bring SWS2k to the Dreamcast, that I m not even going to bother writing a proper review, when, as Silicon Dreams will tell you, portions of a previous offering will suffice. Lets consider just how close the two games really are by copying and pasting bits of UEFA s write-up. The short introductory video is of a low visual quality it s not even as impressive as last year s EA Sports intros. I m more inspired by it than I am by UEFA s. There is still a distinct feeling of mediocrity you ve got a new, higher resolution introductory video, but the whole thing is very Football Italia and not a patch on Match of the Day.
Facial expressions are indiscernible, but on the whole the players have an air of realism.
The menu options on offer to you include Play Game , Quick Match , Options and Load Game . The Quick Match option takes you straight to the Controller Assign screen, where you can pick one of the two randomly assigned teams. Sadly there s no such mode in SWS2k. No Platini or Van Basten fantasies, all you europhiles.