First seen: 6 may 2002
Red Card is an impressive game that just fails to be as extreme as Midways other titles. Still, if you sick of soccer simulations and are looking for somthing different then this isn't a bad title at all. Read more
When we look back over the beginnings of the PS2 one of my first favorite games of the system was Timesplitters. Although it was not perfect it was a nice looking First Person Shooter that showed a lot of potential. Now the extremely highly anticipated game Timesplitters 2 has been released, and it is damn near perfect. For all of us Nintendo 64 owners many really need to thank Free Radical for bringing us reasonably one of the best games of the N64, this being... Read more
Upon starting the game, it certainly seems like normal soccer fare: control and switch between your eleven soccer players and play against the eleven opposing team members using an assortment of soccer tricks and maneuvers. Considering the history Midway has with sports interpretations, you’d think that jumping and kicking your foot onto an opponent’s nose would be business as usual, but instead there’ll be a blow of the whistle and a yellow card received. In fact,... Read more
Red Card 2003 has clean graphics that are smooth and detailed. Just falling short to those of the great FIFA series, the stadiums, players, and special effects (yes, I said special effects) are more than enough to satisfy any soccer hungry fan. The major drawback, though, is the lack of a replay option. When I work the ball all the way up the field, and have my efforts end in a beautiful bicycle kick from my best striker, I want to be able to watch it over and over from... Read more
While some fans may be disappointed by the fact that this game is grounded in reality and not completely insane, those with a finer palette will enjoy RedCard 's uniquely violent and rewarding gameplay. If this game had more options, modes, customization, and better licensing, it might be one of the best soccer games on the market. Read more