Sports Story

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Sports story is a game about sports, but not always. Various non-sporting pursuits provide variety. Alternate activities like dungeon exploration, stealthy infiltrations and fishing expeditions mean something unexpected waits around every corner.

Sometimes it is even sports.Here are someSports story is a game about sports, but not always. Various non-sporting pursuits provide variety. Alternate activities like dungeon exploration, stealthy infiltrations and fishing expeditions mean something unexpected waits around every corner.

Sometimes it is even sports.Here are some of the things you can do in the game:* Embark on a golfing adventure in both ordinary and fantastical places.* Undertake full-time study at a renowned tennis academy.* Make friends and enemies in your quest for sporting excellence.* Dungeons, espionage, mini games, buried treasure and you get to meet the queen.* Make your coach proud by competing in Decasportathon.Sports Story is a cheery RPG that overstays its welcome. While the environments and dialogue are charming and well thought out, the storylineSports Story is a cheery RPG that overstays its welcome. While the environments and dialogue are charming and well thought out, the storyline and gaming mechanics aren't fully fleshed out.

The characters and world design are delightful, but this charm is dulled by the winding, confusing storyline. The mechanics of golfing, tennis, and dirt biking are well-executed (although tennis could use some work when it comes to aiming), but sports such as soccer, cricket, fishing, and baseball seem to be an afterthought. Additionally, the game introduces some fun and exciting stealth and puzzle elements, but golf is clearly the central element of the game.