Inazuma Eleven 1 DS is notoriously unforgiving. If you spam a special move and miss, the opponent gets a free counter-attack. The AI on the DS is actually smarter than some sequel entries—Royal Academy’s defense will actively body-block your shots.
This is where the game shines most. You are not locked into a menu. You control Mark’s chibi sprite as you run through school hallways, shopping districts, and mountains. You talk to NPCs, find hidden items, and—most importantly—recruit players. inazuma eleven 1 ds