NFL Street

Price : $36.98

Product Description

Platform: PlayStation2
Amazon.com Review
Given the success of NBA Street it was only a matter of time before EA Sports took the street concept to its flagship sport, football. And even though there really is no such thing as street football, the concept is a winner. Straight up smash mouth football with no penalties and no clock--just the ball, the field, seven vs. seven playing offense and defense, all for the glory of the game? Boom! Wap!
The game licenses all the NFL teams and some 100 big-league players. The characters models are exaggerated, so don't expect likenesses to be exact, but it's fun taking a bunch of current Packer greats and stuffing the rock down the throats of seven Rams. Game modes let you choose players from single teams or create your own pro bowl, and there is a nice assortment of QBs, RBs, corners, WRs, tight ends, and O and D-linemen. There's a lot of strategy in picking your team. Sure, running backs and quarterbacks are givens, but a corner can intercept better than a wide receiver though he won't catch as well. A big offensive lineman can be useful, but he doesn't tackle well when forced to play defense. When playing two-player (or online on the PS2), you can really stack your line and shut down the enemy passing or running attack, or go for a balanced corp.
You can play a ladder or league by creating your own team, which is annoyingly time consuming. An option to draft your own NFL stars and go through would be nice, instead you have to pick a cadre of nobodies and fill out their stats. Pick a name, a logo, and try to beat the pros with your average Joes. Winning gives you points and you can upgrade from there. It's a nice option but only for the hardcore players; casual players are effectively shut out from continuing play because of it.
EA hired "street" artists to design wonderful load screens, but this makes the player models look dull by comparison. One wishes they had used cel shading and that street look to the characters, but instead we get freakish players that generally look the same. Uninspired, un-intimidating, and, frankly, boring.
The gameplay works. There's a nice assortment of offensive, defensive, and trick plays. There are no special teams, no punting, and extra points are two points for a pass, one for a run. Mastering the buttons is key because the game rewards style, impressive plays, and more. Gathering these points opens new playing fields and, if you like, can be a victory option. The computer is programmed to catch up when behind, annoyingly so, so this is more of a blast against a human opponent. The fast action and brutal hits are reminiscent of NFL Blitz (which is a better game) but EA Big has started something here. Next year this could be really big. --Andrew S. Bub
Part asphalt, all attitude, and a whole lot of fun, NFL Street takes the pigskin back to the playground for a game with so much showboating, you'd think it was designed by Chad Johnson. It's old school, down and dirty 7-on-7 football where every player plays both sides of the ball, and it's up to you if you want to play superstars like Michael Vick at his natural quarterback spot, run him out wide for a pass, or line him up at safety. Created by Madden developer Tiburon, the game features 200 challenges, more than 300 current NFL stars, and multiplayer options on- and offline.
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Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0000VSH3G
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches ; 5.4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: May 11, 2004
  

Product Features

• Fast-moving 7-on-7 arcade gameplay challenges players to show their skills on both offense and defens
• Create a player and build a team
• More than 300 current NFL stars and legends such as Barry Sanders
• Go online and play coast-to-coast -- try to rule the streets of America
• Multiplayer Competition - Cooperative gameplay or head-to-head action with up to four friends

 

NFL Street

 

Customer Reviews

Well... This is no doubt a nice game. Good graphics, running plays are unstoppable with Marshall Faulk. Once you get Terell Owens open, woosh and pow! The ball is being carried into the endzone. Defense... the dreaded word.
Defense is really hard to use in this game. I was playing with the all time classics. Lawrence Taylor came flying at the offense. Thinking he was going to take his head off, the game sort of skipped and he was standing there struggling with the RB. Let me make that clear FLYING to STRUGGLING! The thing that made it worse was that the man had got pass Lawrence Taylor (sort of impossible if you think about it) and got a TD!
Offense is wonderful! My RB just rips through the D and goes in for the TD. Very few times do I fumble it though.Passing plays are also nice in this game. For example the Hitch and Go. The ball is snapped to the QB. Set up Terell Owens for it and you have a nice 60-80 play (I'm guessing.). One thing though. Walter Payton is running at the speed of light, wildin and stylin. All of a sudden here comes Chubby McChubby and he tackles Payton. For the computer its easy like Sunday morning! I don't know why, but a fat guy somehow gets up the field? I don't think so.
Gamebreakers are the key to winning. I must admit, it's impossible, but I suck at defensive gamebreakers! Offensive Gamebreakers are only useful for scrubs who can't play good running plays. Like I said, Gamebreakers will be useful.
NFL Challenge is hard! Personally, I pick a custom roster and build them up myself. There are other choices for your fantasy team: Pass Defense, Pass Offense, Rush Defense, Rush Offense, or a Balanced team. Either way you pick, your team is sure to suck. Its not impossible, just hard. Challenges get you development points to make your team unsuck (if thats a word). Tokens are used to take these challenges. Once in a while, if you get enough tokens you can take a challenge, and if you win, you can take a player from a professional team and put him on your team. The Ladder Mode in NFL Challenge is pretty hard in the beginning, but it will all work out...
In conclusion this is a 4 star game. If you want a hard hitting game, buy this and be sure to get your D up. Remember, there's no I in TEAM, and there's no D in NFL Street.
Merry Christmas guys!

I just went out and bought this game after following this game for several weeks. I just have to say that it is everything I expected and more!
It is has ridiciously fields such as: City Limits, Da Roof, EA Field, Legends Park, The Country Yard, The Pit, The Warehouse and West Coast.
The game is a 7 on 7 all out battle for the game. You have 3 O-lineman, 2 wide recievers, a running back and QB on the offensive side. On Defense you have 3 D-lineman, 2 cornerbacks, and a safety man and a linebacker.
Also in the game there is unlockable legends such as: Lawrance Taylor, Ken Stabler, Lester Hayes, Larry Csonka, Walter Payton, Ronnie Lott, William Perry and ofcourse the great Barry Sanders.
The modes the game consist of NFL Challenge Mode: Build your custom-created team into a powerhouse by blasting through over 200 unique challenges, Pick Up Game Mode: You're always the captain and you take turns with your opponent while selecting your team from 40 NFL stars, Multiplayer Competition: Cooperative gameplay or head-to-head action with up to four of your friends and online play.
As well as great gameplay, there is great music from Fuel, Bravehearts, DJ Kayslay/Three 6 Mafia, Lostprophets, Baby D, Jakk Frost, Grafh, Lil' Flip, Wylde Bunch, Killer Mike, Korn/Nas and X-Ecutioners.
Even people who don't even really like football can like this game. That is because it may not be that realistic but it sure is fun and you don't really have to know anything about football to like this game.
Basically if you want a great game packed with long lasting great hitting games with great music and an overall great value, go out and buy this game!