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About Euro 2012: Free Kick
Have you ever stood behind the ball, feeling the pressure of the goalie sizing you up? Euro 2012: Free Kick skims off that adrenaline rush and pours it straight into your phone. You pick your favorite European team, line up that perfect angle, and get to work bending the ball around the wall. There’s something strangely soothing about tweaking the power meter just right, then letting go and hoping your curveball dances past the keeper’s gloves.
The graphics aren’t going to win any console awards, but they’re bright and clear enough to keep you focused on that all-important hit. The keeper animations are snappy when they dive, and the wall of defenders actually reacts if you go low and fast—or loft it just over their heads. Swiping up or down to tweak spin feels intuitive, and once you get the hang of it, you’ll be chaining together shots that look almost professional.
What really keeps you coming back, though, are the different game modes. There’s the classic “Best of Five” shootout, a straight target practice mode where hitting ringed spots racks up crazy bonuses, and even a timed challenge for when you want to force yourself to be quick on the draw. Rack up points, earn stars, and unlock bonus stadium backdrops that change wind and weather conditions so no two kicks ever feel exactly the same.
If you’re just killing time on the bus, or you’ve got a few minutes between errands, Euro 2012: Free Kick makes for a perfect little distraction. It doesn’t get bogged down in complicated tactics or full-team lineups—you’re here to bend it like the pros, one sweet strike at a time. Give it a go, and before you know it, you’ll be chasing that perfect shot in every pocket of free time you can find.