Virtua Striker 2002 Critic Reviews
20 Total Reviews
3 Positive Reviews(15%)
14 Mixed Reviews(70%)
3 Negative Reviews(15%)
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TotalGames.net
May 9, 2024
Lightweight footie fans will love VS3 for its accessibility; footie nuts will love it for its attention to detail and near perfect gameplay.
GamePro
May 9, 2024
Despite the sluggish controls, the beautiful presentation and groundbreaking team building mode make for a very rewarding experience that Soccer fans shouldn’t miss.
Play Magazine
May 9, 2024
It's still far from reality, in that the ball is changing hands (or is that feet) literally every second...But it is fun.
Game Informer
May 9, 2024
Most irritating is that when you try to steal the ball, your defender will be automatically repositioned in front of the guy dribbling.
Nintendophiles
May 9, 2024
The rigid and debilitating controls work very much against the game. While it may be the prettiest soccer game on the Gamecube, it's not the best.
Operation Sports
May 9, 2024
Poor control with one camera angle does not make a great game. You can have all the features in the world but if you don’t enjoy the gameplay then it was all for not.
Nintendo Power
May 9, 2024
I found the actual play control sloppy, especially playing headers and shooting off a cross.
GameZone
May 9, 2024
The entire control scheme hampers any fun that this game would have been, and is very disappointing!
Media and Games Online Network
May 9, 2024
Has come up just a little short of the goal once again.
Yahoo!
May 9, 2024
It plays fine in very brief bursts if you’re accustomed to the arcade, but for anyone else it’ll prove to be source of much anger.
GameSpot
May 9, 2024
More of a self-running soccer simulator than a soccer game. The computer takes care of the majority of the controls.
Electronic Gaming Monthly
May 9, 2024
It's just too bad the menus and team customization options require more intensity and concentration than the actual game.
Sports Gaming Network
May 9, 2024
The close camera makes the game less of a sim in that passing is hit or miss. The AI tends to show hints of brilliance followed by complete idiocy.
IGN
May 9, 2024
Just isn't for me in part due to its mere two-player support, but mostly because of the frustrating controls. You just don't feel in control, and that's a major issue for a soccer game.
Gaming Age
May 9, 2024
The game plays okay, but the controls seem to be just a half step behind, as if lag was occurring.
XenGamers
May 9, 2024
The gameplay is easy to learn, the graphics are adequate, and the team management system rivals those available in better soccer titles. It's too bad that it's bogged down by dull and restrictive controls on the field.
Cinescape
May 9, 2024
Breaks the cardinal rule of videogaming… it isn’t fun. And despite everything else, the graphics and franchise mode, the gameplay breaks the title.
Game Revolution
May 9, 2024
Not enough control is a major penalty and a lack of fun is grounds for ejection. Its simplicity might be able to hold your interest for a minute or two, but a true soccer fan will be left with deflated ball.