Mario Smash Football (GC)

In my opinion, this is an absolutely fantastic game and a really fun, innovative twist on the classic football game. There really isn't any storyline; only different game modes - for example, there are: tournaments, exhibition or even play as a special team. Basically you play as Mario or anyone of your favourite characters in a 5 a side football match. The Graphics aren't great but their really not meant to be, it's more concentrated on gameplay rather than graphic or story. With that in mind the gameplay is very, very fun. There are loads of different stadiums for you to play in and the controls are fun and easy to use. THe gameplay is muc ...  Read the complete review

When you take into account how naturally gifted they are at the sport, it's quite a surprise it took Mario, gaming's favourite Italian, and proven sports aficionado, to take to the football park. Indeed, Mario and his chums from the Mushroom Kingdom had been showcasing their golf, tennis and even racing skills since the 1980s with NES Open, yet it took until 2005 before they gave a go at the beautiful game with Mario Smash Football for the Gamecube. Why did it take Nintendo's lovable mascot so long to take to the football pitch? Who knows. Perhaps because football is a no-sell in the US market, and up until recently wasn't exactly big business in Japan ...  Read the complete review