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XBOX 360 ACHIEVEMENT GUIDE V. 1.02
By: neeker
Gamertag: neeker75
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DISCLAIMER AND LEGAL STUFF
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CONTENTS
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1. Contact Information
2. Introduction
3. The Achievements
4. Conclusion
Version history
Credits
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1. CONTACT INFORMATION
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Hi, I'm Lestor Wong. I post on GameFAQ.com/ GameSpot.com by the
username "neeker".
Feedback for this document can be directed to lestor underscore wong
at yahoo dot com. You may check out my other works here:
http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/52881.html
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2. INTRODUCTION
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Sensible World of Soccer (SWOS) is one of the hardest Xbox Live Arcade
Games available. The game is super fast. Opponents close in on you
really quickly. There's only one button for every action (pass, shoot,
tackle, etc.). And the ball leaves your player's feet most of the times
once you switch direction. So, doing achievements for this game should
be very tough right?
Well, not exactly. Despite its obvious shortfalls (@ "challenging
elements of the game" according to some), SWOS provides some of the
easiest-to-do achievements for an arcade game ever.
This guide will explain how you get them.
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3. THE ACHIEVEMENTS
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DEUS-EX SOCCA (5)
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Description: Defeat a computer-controlled team in single player of
local multiplayer
I don't know how you can defeat a computer-controlled team while
playing local multiplayer, but it should be quite easy to play a
single-player friendly game and win it. Simply choose to use a strong
team (I recommend Brazil), and pit it against a minnow like Oman
(Asia) or Solomon Islands (Oceania).
Of course, you'd need to actually score a goal to win a game. A simple
way to do so is to pass the ball ahead (forget about fanciful build-
ups, this game's all about being direct) to either of the front two.
Dribble towards goal (easy if you're Brazil vs Solomon Islands) from
an angle (about 45 degrees) either from the left or right. As you
approach the outside of the penalty area, bend the analog stick towards
the direction of goal and shoot (press A hard). This usually leads to
a goal.
If you're using Brazil as I suggested, their No. 9 can also change
direction without losing the ball most of the time. Align his body to
face the goal from an angle before shooting to ensure better success.
You may also want to refer to this URL for some basics for the game:
http://purplesensi.co.uk/sensiblesoccer/swos/hints/beginners.php
OVER THE MOON (5)
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Description: Score 10 goals in any match type except local multi-
player over multiple matches
This doesn't mean scoring 10 goals in each game over multiple games.
It's basically an accumulative achievement. For example, if you win
2-0 for five consecutive games, you get it. If you win 10-0 in one
game, you get it too. That's right, just add up the number of goals
scored over a number of games. The achievement unlocks after the
final whistle.
If you're using Brazil vs Soloman Islands on the default settings,
you should get this after a few games of winning big.
FLYING HEADER HERO (30)
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Description: Score a goal using diving header
I read that this was supposed to be the most difficult achievement in
this game, but it ended up as the very first one that I unlocked.
I took a shot, and the keeper saved it. I followed up and my striker
dive-headed the rebound in - my first ever goal scored in this game as
well! I thought I was lucky... but I ended up scoring another one soon
after. So, if all else fail, you may want to try this rebounding
method.
You can also play a local multiplayer game, and get your opponent to
kick the ball out for corner kicks. Hold A to gain flight on the cross,
and hope for the best as your striker connects. You can, of course,
do this alone by simply slotting in a second controller and controlling
both teams...
CHAMPS (20)
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Description: Complete a single player preset league as the best team
Go to Career mode and select a team from Asia -> India. Consider either
Bengal or Calcutta Green. Choose to play as coach, and keep clicking
"Next Match" and "View Results" to simulate the season. Bengal and
Calcutta Green are the stronger teams in this very small league, and
you should win the league after about five minutes of pressing the A
button. Even if you don't, if you finish 2nd or 3rd, you'll still
unlock the "Stay the Distance" achievement (see below).
And, you can always start a new career to retry if you don't finish
1st.
Note that some time into the season, there will be injured players
halting your progress. You can't simulate a result when this happens.
To proceed, select the injured person, and move him to the bottom-most
slot in the team sheet.
Also, although rare, sometimes it happens that you get an injured player
and a suspended player (red-carded in previous game) in the same team.
You can't switch both of them into the bottom-most slot. Instead,
choose to "Exit" from viewing the matches, and your board will inform
you that a new trial player has joined. Go back to the team sheet and
replace the odd player (either injured or suspended) with this new
one to proceed.
STAY THE DISTANCE (15)
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Description: Complete a single player preset league in 1st, 2nd or 3rd
See "Champs" for details.
I managed to get both achievements by "coaching" Calcutta Green to
league victory, by the way. If only Rafa Benitez can be like me!
WORLD OF FRIENDS (10)
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Description: Win an Xbox Live friendly match
One of the two obligatory online achievements in this game. Easily
done if you can get a boost partner. When choosing the type of play,
choose "Ranked Match", and then search for a quick match. You can view
the gamercard of the player hosting the match, so you may want to send
him a message on your intention to boost.
Once the match starts, get the other party to score an own goal from
the onset, and then wait until the final whistle...
GOALSCORING SUPERSTAR HERO (25)
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Description: Win by five or more goals in an Xbox Live ranked match
... or, get the other party to score five own goals, and then wait till
the final whistle!
Remember to return the favor for both online achievements. To do so,
get one party to create a match (a three-minute game is more than
enough if you're doing the own goal method), and then get the other
party to do a quick match search. The beauty of quick match is that
both parties have to agree to play before the match begins, so the
person who creates the match can choose his opponents.
Many thanks to igotmy9milli for helping with the both online
achievements. I must add that he beat me 7-1 fair and square. It was I
who begged him to help. :)
HIGH TENSION (15)
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Description: Win a penalty shootout
Easily done by connecting a second controller, alone. Create a custom
cup with only two teams and one leg. Turn extra-time off too to
save time. Kick the ball only to start the match, and then stand there
until the final whistle to go into a penalty shootout.
From here, angle your shots to the left or right before shooting hard
to score the penalties for your team, and kick straight (hard) to miss
for the other team. Another easy way to score penalties in a shoot-out
is to aim central and tap A instead of shooting hard. Somehow, the AI
keeper will do a spectacular full-length dive to either side to miss
the ball completely.
IT IS NOW (15)
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Description: Score the winning goal with 90 minutes on the clock or
120 minutes if there's extra-time
Recycle the second controller trick , and stand there till half-time.
During the second half, win the ball and dribble to just outside the
penalty area, and stop. Wait until the 90th minute before doing the
usual angle-shot into goal.
You can also take over the second controller and get a defender on
the other team to score an own goal for this achievement.
GENTLEMANLY CONDUCT (10)
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Description: Play a match without any of your players receiving a
card
This is so easy, you should get it right after you first game. Simply
avoid using tackles throughout the game. With Soloman Islands as an
opponent, it's always likely that they lose possession without you
tackling them.
If you really can't do this, do the second controller thing and stand
there until the final whistle to unlock this.
POSSESSION (20)
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Description: Achieve an end of match possession rating of 75% or
higher
The right way: Play Brazil vs Solomon Islands (yawn), and pass the
ball around. You may consider dribbling from left to right (or vice
versa), pass forward, and repeat the dribbling process. Also, set the
game to three minutes to make the exercise less tedious. May take some
time before you can achieve 75% possession in a single match though,
especially when opponents are chasing you like horny teenagers.
The easy way: Start a game. Pass the ball back towards your goalkeeper,
and then score an own goal. You'll get the chance to kick-off, from
which you can repeat the process. When the opponent kicks off (either
they start the game or it's the start of the second half), win the ball
ASAP and continue to score own goals. Yes, you may lose 20-0, but you
should get over 90% possession this way.
THRASH 'EM (30)
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Description: Defeat any team in single player by 10 goals or more
Set the game to 10 minutes. Again, it's Brazil vs Solomon Islands and
a whole of patience as you attempt to score 10 goals. It took me three
attempts before I could hit 10. On the other occasions, I ended with
eight. In the game that I finally scored 10, it was only 5-0 on 70th
minute. Thankfully I won every ball and scored from every attempt from
then on.
As they said, it only takes a second to score a goal. :)
By the way, this achievement is for single player only, so the second
controller trick doesn't work (damn!).
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7. CONCLUSION
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This concludes the guide. Do let know me if you spot any mistakes, or
have a better/ faster way of doing certain achievements.
I'd also like to take this opportunity to show my utter disgust with
Gillette and Hicks at Liverpool FC. THEY MUST GO, PERIOD.
Cheers.
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VERSION HISTORY
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Version 1.00: Guide completed (12/28).
Version 1.02: Fixed some typos (2/5).
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CREDITS
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Codemasters
purplesensi.co.uk
igotmy9milli
ASCII Generator (@ http://www.network-science.de/ascii/)
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Copyright Lestor Wong 2007-2008.