RedCard 2003
| Company type | Video game |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Founder | Point of View (developer) |
| Products | RedCard 2003 |
| Parent | Midway Sports (publisher) |
RedCard 2003, titled RedCard in the European market, is a football video game released in 2002. Developed by Point of View and published by Midway Sports, the game largely follows traditional football regulations but introduces aggressive tackles and unique special moves that players can trigger through a charged meter.
This title was launched on Nintendo GameCube, Xbox, and PlayStation 2 platforms. It includes a global conquest mode where players advance through teams across various continents, ultimately unlocking a World Cup finals stage. The gameplay involves progressing from easier opponents to more challenging teams on each continent.
The cover art differs by region: the American version showcases Brian McBride, whereas the PAL edition features a memorable image of Vinnie Jones alongside Paul Gascoigne.
Reception
Across all platforms, RedCard 2003 garnered mixed to moderate reviews according to Metacritic, with scores of 71/100 for GameCube, 73/100 for PlayStation 2, and 67/100 for Xbox. In Japan, the PlayStation 2 version received a score of 26 out of 40 from Famitsu.
Maxim awarded the PS2 edition four stars out of five, praising its entertaining and unapologetically aggressive gameplay style. BBC Sport gave it a 77% rating, recognizing it as an enjoyable option for casual football enthusiasts. Playboy rated it at 75%, commenting that while it may be too laid-back for FIFA supporters, it lacks the intensity preferred by fans of NFL Blitz.