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Now they bring us football or "soccer" if you're reading this in North America simulator Super Sidekicks. The aim of course is to score at least one more goal than the opposition, although SNK has used the beautiful game as the basis for an arcade experience, rather than aim for a completely realistic recreation of the sport. Gameplay is fast and mostly smooth, with a number of different animations for the actions of the players as they run, tackle, and kick the ball as well as perform headers and cheeky back-heels.
This greater level of detail also features in goal celebrations, whilst penalty shootouts feature larger sprites than regular play.
There are some good visual touches in the game, such as the way the camera will zoom out a little for goal kicks or throw-ins. Some matches feature rain and here sliding along the pitch will cause water to spray up. Although there are a few character designs, these are duplicated within the squad, and across the other teams as well.
The main mode of play is the SNK Cup; pick a team, play the other five in your group, then two more matches the semi final and final. Additionally, the referee has left his cards in the changing room, so no one is going to get booked or sent off.
Ace is the player most likely to steal the ball from the feet of a rival striker, run around some players, jump over some tackles and then send it flying into the back of the opposition's net, before dashing to the bar after the match has finished, downing 12 pints and scoring with this year's Miss Great Britain. Should you lose a match or draw you need to use a continue, but these are of course unlimited, seeing as this is an ACA release.
After continuing you can choose to replay the match or if you drew go into a penalty shootout which can be fun and a useful way to get past a team you may be struggling against.
Different actions are performed depending on your position to the ball, leading to straightforward shots, overhead kicks or diving headers. The straightforward controls make this a good option for tabletop mode, with a detached Joy-Con each as you have a quick match or two.
This ACA release features the usual options to add scanlines to the image, remap buttons and adjust the difficulty setting. For those who are seeking a 1 coin challenge, there is the usual ACA Hi-Score mode where you see how far you can get on one credit.
This does provide a challenge, but with points awarded based on matches won, your placement possibilities on the online leaderboard are somewhat limited due to there only being seven matches in a playthrough. More appealing is that other ACA regular: Here points are awarded based on goals scored and trying to score as many as possible in five minutes is a fun way to play that can also help you work on improving your goal scoring ability for the SNK Cup and two-player modes. There are a few changes to the football formula, but SNK's arcade version of the sport can still provide entertainment.
Caravan mode gives you a different way to play, though it lacks the replayability offered by a shooter with that mode. The regular arcade mode doesn't give players much of a reason to return once the cup has been won; a lack of options and teams limiting the game's appeal. The quick-play nature brought about by that lack of options works well for two-player matches however, and if you are looking for something simple and fun to play to play with a friend, then Super Sidekicks can provide a quick footie fix.
What's the count at now? Unfortunately this one's not great. I recognise this from the arcades going way back in the day. I liked it but I was only a child then. Makes me feel old. I'm pretty sure this one is number I'm very tempted, particularly just for the chance to play with Ace, but just generally because as a kid I craved these games but only had very brief experiences if we ever found a football cabinet in a pub etc.
So I could have played this back in the day, but I don't remember any names. I would personally rate it higher but I've got a lot of nostalgia for this game, I used to play it a lot in the arcades with my mate back in the day. Its sequels are much better games though, looking forward to them arriving eventually. I've got 15 so far and I'll be buying tomorrow's release,love them.
There is still around more Neo Geo titles left and by the looks of it Hamster plan on releasing the lot of them,license issues permitting. It's actually an older game than Sidekicks by 1 year. Any danger after such a 'meh' review Nintendo Life point us in the direction of better alternatives? Super Sidekicks 1, 2, 3, 4 Goal! I don't play soccer games at all, and I've only played Super Sidekicks 3 from the above list.
Pazuzu There aren't any alternatives, not on Switch. OorWullie - nope, never seen that game before, looks like a nice mix of football and Speedball with that armour. It was definitely a fairly regular looking soccer game in thinking of, but I'm iffy on the exact mechanics. I had it on Gamecube. I hope they'll be coming soon!
I demand the SNES version is added to the mini classic lineup immediately! I used to love an arcade football game, but my favourite was always Sega's Virtua Striker 2. Played Super Sidekicks 4 a bit but never one of my favourite Neo Geo games. Tap here to load 20 comments. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment The world needs a modern arcade football game.
Bit of a laugh as a coin-op but that's about it. Does anyone know if the re-release of Windjammers mean we won't get it ported to Switch?