FIFA Street 3 desperately tries to claw some approval back with excellent wi-fi multiplayer options and some agreeable visuals and animation, but the aforementioned grievances sap away much of the potential enjoyment offered by the concept.
There's definitely mileage in the idea of 'fun' versions of FIFA, but after three attempts (this being the second on Nintendo's DS), EA is still no closer to creating a game worthy of that immense promise.
Audio/Visual - 7
Gameplay - 5
Value - 6
Innovation - 6
Overall -
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