Go! Go! Beckham! Adventure on Soccer Island
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Go! Go! Beckham! Adventure on Soccer Island is a platform
video game developed by Denki
and published by Rage Software
for the Game Boy Advance
. It was released in Europe in 2002, and was not released in other regions.
The game follows the main character, David Beckham
, on his quest to defeat the evil Mister Woe in order to restore peace to Soccer Island. Beckham can use his soccer ball in order to collect items and to kill enemies. Eurogamer
's Tom Bramwell called the game the best original platform game on the Game Boy Advance released in 2002. As of 2009, Adventure on Soccer Island has received a compilation score of 75% from GameRankings.
is similar to the type seen in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
and other 16 bit era
games.
Adventure on Soccer Island utilizes the football skills of its protagonist in real life, David Beckham
, in order to create a game mechanic
which works in gameplay. David Beckham must use his soccer ball in order to defeat enemies, collect items and proceed through levels. Beckham normally dribbles the soccer ball, but the player can kick the ball in any direction to collect items and defeat enemies. Beckham can level up certain attributes after performing them enough; for example, his kicking skill can level up after he has kicked enough times.
The plot of the game centers around Mister Woe, who has invaded Soccer Island; Mister Woe has taken all "precious things", and turned all the animals of the island into enemies. It is up to David Beckham to save the island.
's Tom Bramwell noted that the game beat his low expectations, and called the game the "best original platformer on the GBA this year." IGN
's Ben Cartledge felt that the game beat most other third party platform games for the GBA.
Criticism focused mostly on the game's short length and ease of play. IGN's Ben Cartledge noted that the game was easily finished quickly, but that the real time spent in the game was focused on collecting items throughout gameplay. Eurogamer's Tom Bramwell felt that the game was too easy, and wished there was more content.
Platform game
A platform game is a video game characterized by requiring the player to jump to and from suspended platforms or over obstacles . It must be possible to control these jumps and to fall from platforms or miss jumps...
video game developed by Denki
Denki
Denki is a 'digital toy factory', based in Dundee Scotland. The company is the creator of over 180 individual games, covering a range of platforms...
and published by Rage Software
Rage Software
Rage Software or Rage Games was a British video game developer. Formed in Liverpool in 1992, its games were marked by an emphasis on graphical effects with arcade gameplay....
for the Game Boy Advance
Game Boy Advance
The is a 32-bit handheld video game console developed, manufactured, and marketed by Nintendo. It is the successor to the Game Boy Color. It was released in Japan on March 21, 2001; in North America on June 11, 2001; in Australia and Europe on June 22, 2001; and in the People's Republic of China...
. It was released in Europe in 2002, and was not released in other regions.
The game follows the main character, David Beckham
David Beckham
David Robert Joseph Beckham, OBE is an English footballer who plays midfield for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer, having previously played for Manchester United, Preston North End, Real Madrid, and A.C...
, on his quest to defeat the evil Mister Woe in order to restore peace to Soccer Island. Beckham can use his soccer ball in order to collect items and to kill enemies. Eurogamer
Eurogamer
Eurogamer is a Brighton-based website focused on video games news, reviews, previews and interviews. It is operated by Eurogamer Network Ltd., which was formed in 1999 by brothers Rupert and Nick Loman. Eurogamer has grown to become one of the most important European-based websites focused on...
's Tom Bramwell called the game the best original platform game on the Game Boy Advance released in 2002. As of 2009, Adventure on Soccer Island has received a compilation score of 75% from GameRankings.
Gameplay
Gameplay focuses on completing levels and collecting items throughout progression; there are around forty levels to complete. The fantastical level designLevel design
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is similar to the type seen in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, originally released as in Japan, is a platform video game developed and published by Nintendo for the SNES console. Despite its title, this game serves as a prequel to all other games within the established Mario Bros timeline...
and other 16 bit era
History of video game consoles (fourth generation)
In the history of computer and video games, the fourth generation began on October 30, 1987 with the Japanese release of Nippon Electric Company's PC Engine...
games.
Adventure on Soccer Island utilizes the football skills of its protagonist in real life, David Beckham
David Beckham
David Robert Joseph Beckham, OBE is an English footballer who plays midfield for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer, having previously played for Manchester United, Preston North End, Real Madrid, and A.C...
, in order to create a game mechanic
Game mechanic
Game mechanics are constructs of rules intended to produce an enjoyable game or gameplay. All games use mechanics; however, theories and styles differ as to their ultimate importance to the game...
which works in gameplay. David Beckham must use his soccer ball in order to defeat enemies, collect items and proceed through levels. Beckham normally dribbles the soccer ball, but the player can kick the ball in any direction to collect items and defeat enemies. Beckham can level up certain attributes after performing them enough; for example, his kicking skill can level up after he has kicked enough times.
The plot of the game centers around Mister Woe, who has invaded Soccer Island; Mister Woe has taken all "precious things", and turned all the animals of the island into enemies. It is up to David Beckham to save the island.
Reception
The game received mostly positive reviews from critics, who were surprised at the game's quality; currently, the game has received a compilation score of 75% from GameRankings. EurogamerEurogamer
Eurogamer is a Brighton-based website focused on video games news, reviews, previews and interviews. It is operated by Eurogamer Network Ltd., which was formed in 1999 by brothers Rupert and Nick Loman. Eurogamer has grown to become one of the most important European-based websites focused on...
's Tom Bramwell noted that the game beat his low expectations, and called the game the "best original platformer on the GBA this year." IGN
IGN
IGN is an entertainment website that focuses on video games, films, music and other media. IGN's main website comprises several specialty sites or "channels", each occupying a subdomain and covering a specific area of entertainment...
's Ben Cartledge felt that the game beat most other third party platform games for the GBA.
Criticism focused mostly on the game's short length and ease of play. IGN's Ben Cartledge noted that the game was easily finished quickly, but that the real time spent in the game was focused on collecting items throughout gameplay. Eurogamer's Tom Bramwell felt that the game was too easy, and wished there was more content.