NFL Street

Download NFL Street and experience the fast-paced, hard-hitting action of street football! Create your team, master stylish moves, and dominate the urban gridiron. Get ready for some intense pigskin action and play now!
a game by EA Tiburon
Genre: Sports
Platforms: GameCube, XBox, Playstation 2
Editor Rating: 8.3/10, based on 2 reviews
User Rating: 6.5/10 - 30 votes
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See also: Sport Games, Sports Management Games, Football Video Games
NFL Street
NFL Street
NFL Street

American football has been a popular subject for video games for decades, with franchises such as Madden and NCAA Football dominating the market. However, in 2004, EA Tiburon released NFL Street, a unique take on the sport that brought it to the streets. In this review, we'll dive into the game's gameplay, graphics, and features to determine if it still holds up today.

Fast-Paced and Addictive

NFL Street's gameplay is a departure from traditional football games, featuring a more arcade-style approach. Players take to the streets in 7-on-7 games, with the objective of scoring touchdowns and racking up style points.

One of the game's strengths is its variety of moves and tricks that players can perform, including wall runs, backflips, and jukes. These moves not only add style points but can also help players avoid tackles and score touchdowns.

The game also features a range of different game modes, including Pickup Game, Street Events, and NFL Challenge. Each mode offers a unique set of challenges and objectives, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging.

Controls are easy to learn but difficult to master, with a range of different button combinations and stick movements required to perform different moves. The game also includes a range of different difficulty levels, catering to players of all skill levels.

Stylish and Timeless

NFL Street's graphics were impressive at the time of its release and still hold up today. The game features a stylish and colorful aesthetic, with detailed player models and environments.

One of the game's strengths is its attention to detail, with players wearing different outfits and accessories based on their position and team. The game's environments are also well rendered, featuring a range of different street locations and stadiums.

However, one issue with the game's graphics is the lack of player customization options. While players can choose from a range of different NFL teams, they cannot customize their players' appearances or attributes.

Lots of content

NFL Street offers a range of different game modes and challenges, providing plenty of content for players to enjoy. Players can earn credits and use them to purchase new gear and upgrades, enhancing their players' skills and abilities.

One area where the game falls short is its lack of online multiplayer. While local multiplayer is available, the game does not support online play, which is a shame considering how popular online gaming has become in recent years.

NFL Street is often compared to NBA Street, another popular arcade-style sports game developed by EA Tiburon. While both games share similar gameplay and mechanics, there are some notable differences.

NBA Street features more realistic physics and player animations, offering a more authentic simulation of the sport. The game also includes more customization options for the player's avatar and equipment, as well as online multiplayer.

However, NFL Street's fast-paced gameplay and unique street setting make it stand out from NBA Street. The game's range of different game modes and challenges also provide more variety than NBA Street's more straightforward gameplay.

Review: 8/10

Overall, NFL Street is a unique and enjoyable take on American football that still holds up today. The game's fast-paced and arcade-style gameplay, combined with its stylish graphics and range of different game modes, provide hours of entertainment.

8

However, the lack of online multiplayer and limited player customization options hold the game back from reaching its full potential.

Pros:

  • Fast-paced and addictive gameplay
  • Variety of different game modes and challenges
  • Stylish and timeless graphics
  • Easy-to-learn controls

Cons:

  • Lack of online multiplayer
  • Limited player customization options

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GameCube

System requirements:

  • PC compatible
  • Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP
XBox

System requirements:

  • PC compatible
  • Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP
Playstation 2

System requirements:

  • PC compatible
  • Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP

Game Reviews

People say:

8

I eat, drink, and sleep football. Most our editors don't. So why do so many of them keep challenging me to a game of NFL Street? Simply put, whether you pray to the football gods every Sunday or watch pigskin only around Super Bowl time, this game appeals to the quick-thrill, pick-up-and-play gamer in all of us. Street perfectly blends the arcadey feel of old-school NFL Blitz games with NBA Street's flamboyant antics. Anything goes on these unconventional (and fantastic-looking) fields, and the gameplay reflects Street's no-holds-barred attitude. Here's an example: A defender who's just intercepted the ball starts dribbling the pigskin like a basketball downfield. Soon thereafter, he pays the price for showboating and fumbles. The team that started the play picks the ball back up and heads toward pay dirt. Before he can be slammed against the sideline wall, the ball carrier pulls a Matrix-style run up the concrete barrier, hops off like a jack rabbit, and registers six more points on the scoreboard. Yes, that was just one play in a single game, but giddily fun gameplay like this is so common that it's hard to put the controller down. These reelworthy moments (or, some might say, football follies) consistently keep the gameplay energized and unpredictable. But the game isn't without faults: Cycling through the pint-sized play-call window is a chore, playing rock-solid defense is a struggle at times, and the create-a-player has limited facial options. Still, nitpicking won't change the fact that Street is one of the most accessible and, more important, entertaining sports titles to date.

8

Point toward the sky and give it up for the Almighty; football has been Street-ified. And it is good. As a big fan of the first few NFL Blitz games and the NBA Street series, I was hoping NFL Street would borrow (or steal, whatever it takes) the best bits from both. And it pretty much does--though NFL Street lacks some of the polish that makes NBA Street Vol. 2 such a must-have, it easily stiff-arms Blitz as the top arcadey take on football. With the same seven players on offense and defense, the chess match (well, chess as played by hulking, non-Russian jocks) begins long before you hit the field. If you load up your team with big men, your rushing game should be unstoppable, but good luck defending the pass. If you know your opponent likes to air it out, though, get a trio of good defensive backs. OK, so maybe it's more like checkers than chess, but I like it. What I don't like is how near-impossible it is to force a turnover on downs; usually, a lucky fumble recovery or interception is the only way to stop a good offense. Everybody knows defense is supposed to win championships, dammit. I'd also like to see more plays and formations added on both sides of the ball. Now, if EA Big would just give the Street treatment to the NHL....

9

After Midway dropped the ball and changed its Blitz senes from 7-on-7 adrenaline roughhousing to a more traditional Madden competitor, it looked like arcade pigskin might be extinct. Thankfully, EA Big picks up that cast-down gauntlet and runs with it. NFL Street completely reimagines football, injecting fun and flava into the usually predictable genre. Anything goes in Street-- Joe Horn-type antics will earn you praise instead of fines. As my fellow reviewers pointed out, the game is slick, easy to pick up (if you've ever touched Madden, you'll know exactly what to do), and a blast to play, but the various game modes are the biggest draw for me. For example, the pickup mode rocks: Here, you and an opponent assemble a seven-man team from among 40 randomly selected players. You and your opponent take turns picking guys (just like grade-school kickball) and then duke it out. These creative modes offer cool incentives, too--you'll spend hours hooked on NFL Challenge mode, trying to unlock all the zany stadiums.

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