FreeStyle Football 2 makes a strong first impression with sharp graphics, slick menus and a lively street inspired style that really pops on Xbox. Each of the twelve characters has unique skills that shape how matches play out, and the focus on teamwork, coordination and five versus five battles gives the game a different feel from traditional football titles. Extra modes like story content, customisation, clubs and competitive online support show clear ambition, and in short bursts the fast, arcade approach can be genuinely good fun.
The problems start once you are actually on the pitch. Controlling just one player with a behind the back camera feels limiting compared to the freedom offered by more traditional football games, and online matches often ignore your chosen role, leaving attackers stuck in defence and teams stacked with goal hungry strikers. While it works as a casual arcade experience, it struggles as something you would commit serious time to, making it an average package overall.
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