The player with the highest (hidden) MotM points on the winning team receives the reward. There is a special formula for MotM points Each point scored = 1 Each rebound collected = 2 Each assist made = 3 Each block converted = 4 Each steal converted = 5 Whoever finishes with the greatest number of MVP points wins the award. In the event of a tie, the character that occupies the slot furthest left while in the team wins the award. Because an impressive statline is usually required to win a Man of the Match award, it is popular to use these awards along with the win–loss record of the player to judge an unknown player's quality. In-game economy FreeStyle uses a micropayment business model in which players can purchase the premium in-game currency varying in name to each server. Another currency, Points, is awarded after games. Both are used to buy skills, freestyles, clothes, and various accessories. Although, there are certain items and skills that can only be bought by the premium currency. Some clothing items have an expiration date, and will disappear after the date. Special teams and characters Miami Phoenix (Miami, Florida, United States) Alice Anderson (Guard, Captain) Francis Cahill (Forward) Howl Kachina (Center) Yokohama Choco Ships (Yokohama, Japan) Sachi Takenaka (Guard, Captain) Mikako Suzuki (Forward) Yoshino Saionji (Center) Wien Weiß Ritter (Vienna, Austria) Sigmund "Sig" von Schonberg (Guard, Captain) Ophelia (Forward) Raymond (Center) Los Angeles Gold Bugs (Los Angeles, California, United States) "Mantis" (Center, Captain) "Spider" (Forward) "Honey Bee" (Guard) Tokyo Fruit Basket (Tokyo, Japan) "Mikan" "Ringo" "Ichigo" Ashley Rio Hot Carnival (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) García Lorenzo Liza Silva Coco Marry Wonder Hup (Korea Republic), based on a Korean girl group "Wonder Girls" Sohee Sunye Sunmi Yeeun Yubin KARA Cats (Korea Republic), based on a Korean girl group "KARA" Goo Hara Han Seungyeon Kang Jiyoung Nicole Park Gyuri Reception FreeStyle was rated 6.8 out of 10 by IGN. The enjoyable gameplay and cell-shaded graphics were highlighted. However, criticisms included the lack of initial character customization options, frustrations with joining a game and the "marketed" urban style. Sequels The sequels of this game are named FreeStyle Street Basketball 2 and FreeStyle 3on3. FreeStyle Street Basketball 2 had its closed beta by publisher Gamekiss from May 14 to May 20 of 2014. The open beta for this sequel began June 20 of 2014 and is currently in