Summary
- Release Year: 1996
- Genres: Sport
- Platforms: DOS, PlayStation, Sega Saturn
- Developers: Gremlin Interactive
- Publishers: Gremlin Interactive
Actua Soccer: Club Edition (1996): A Pioneering Football Game
Released in 1996, Actua Soccer: Club Edition was a groundbreaking football game that introduced polygonal graphics and unlimited camera angles to the genre. Developed by Gremlin Interactive and published by Sony Computer Entertainment, the game was a critical and commercial success, selling over 2 million copies worldwide.
Gameplay
Actua Soccer: Club Edition features fast-paced and fluid gameplay, with a focus on realism and player skill. The game’s most notable feature is its use of polygonal graphics, which allowed for much more realistic player models and animations than previous football games. The game also introduced unlimited camera angles, giving players the freedom to view the action from any perspective they desired.
Other gameplay features include:
- A variety of game modes, including single matches, tournaments, and a league mode.
- A deep and customizable player editor.
- Realistic ball physics and player movement.
- Detailed player and team statistics.
Teams and Players
Actua Soccer: Club Edition features 20 teams from the English Premiership, including Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal. Each team has its own unique strengths and weaknesses, and players can choose to play as any of them.
The game also features a number of real-life players, including David Beckham, Eric Cantona, and Alan Shearer. These players are accurately represented in the game, with their own unique skills and abilities.
Reception
Actua Soccer: Club Edition was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its groundbreaking graphics, innovative gameplay, and realistic player models. It was also a commercial success, selling over 2 million copies worldwide.
The game received a number of awards, including “Best Football Game” from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). It was also nominated for “Game of the Year” at the Golden Joystick Awards.
Legacy
Actua Soccer: Club Edition is considered to be one of the most important football games of all time. It was one of the first games to use polygonal graphics and unlimited camera angles, and it helped to set the standard for future football games.
The game is still played by fans today, and it remains a popular choice for retro gaming enthusiasts. It is also available on a number of modern platforms, including the PlayStation Network and Steam.
Conclusion
Actua Soccer: Club Edition was a groundbreaking football game that introduced polygonal graphics and unlimited camera angles to the genre. It was a critical and commercial success, and it remains a popular choice for fans of the genre today. The game’s legacy is undeniable, and it is considered to be one of the most important football games of all time.
Review Score
8/10
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