ESPN MLS ExtraTime 2002

About

This one's a throwback soccer sim built for the early 2000s. You control teams from the Major League Soccer circuit with a focus on tactical play and physical defending. The controls feel rigid by today's standards but stick close to real-world formations and set pieces. Split-screen matches let two players duke it out on the same couch, though the overall presentation feels dated compared to modern sports games. The roster includes real teams and players from 2001, but the game's shelf life was short lived after MLS handed its video game rights to EA's FIFA series. While it doesn't hold up well against later soccer games, some players enjoy the no-frills approach and the chance to relive early 2000s MLS rosters. With a Metacritic score in the low 50s and a small but vocal fanbase, it's more of a curious relic than a must play. The split-screen mode remains the biggest draw for local multiplayer fans. Check it out if you're into retro sports games or want to see how MLS looked before FIFA took over.