Go! Go! Beckham! Adventure on Soccer Island
David Beckham kicks his way through Soccer Island.
Go! Go! Beckham! Adventure on Soccer Island is a platform video game for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Denki and published by Rage Software. It was released in Europe in 2002 and was not released in other regions. The game follows David Beckham as he attempts to defeat the evil Mister Woe and restore peace to Soccer Island.
Quick Facts
- Developer
- Denki
- Publisher
- Rage Software
- Released
- 2002 (EU)
- Genre
- Platformer
- Modes
- Single-player
- Platforms
- Game Boy Advance
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Gameplay
The gameplay involves completing around forty levels and collecting items to progress. The level design is fantastical, similar to that seen in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and other 16-bit era games, while the gameplay is reminiscent of Soccer Kid. David Beckham uses his soccer ball as a game mechanic: he normally dribbles it, but the player can kick the ball in any direction to collect items and defeat enemies. Beckham can level up certain attributes, such as his kicking skill, after performing them enough. The plot centers on Mister Woe, who has invaded Soccer Island, taken all precious things, and turned the animals into monsters.
Reception
The game received mostly positive reviews from critics, who were surprised at its quality. It holds a compilation score of 75% from GameRankings. Some reviewers noted that it beat low expectations and was considered the best original platformer on the GBA that year, while others compared it unfavorably as a clone of Super Mario Advance. Criticism focused on the game's short length and ease of play; one reviewer noted it could be finished quickly, with real time spent on collecting items, while another wished for more content.
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