Summary
- Release Year: 1990
- Genres: Sport
- Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST/STE
Emlyn Hughes International Soccer (1990)
Emlyn Hughes International Soccer (EHIS) is a football game released in 1990 for the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum. It was developed by Tony Crowther and published by Audiogenic. The game is named after former Liverpool and England captain Emlyn Hughes, who also appears in the game as a playable character.
EHIS was one of the most popular football games of its time, and is still enjoyed by retro gamers today. It was praised for its realistic gameplay, advanced techniques, and detailed graphics.
Gameplay
EHIS is a top-down football game in which the player controls a team of 11 players. The game can be played against the computer or against another human player.
The game features a variety of gameplay modes, including:
- Exhibition match: A one-off match between two teams.
- League: A season-long competition in which the player’s team competes against other teams in a league.
- Cup: A knockout competition in which the player’s team competes against other teams in a single-elimination tournament.
EHIS’s gameplay is realistic and challenging. The player must control their team’s players using the joystick, and can pass, shoot, tackle, and head the ball. The game also features a variety of advanced techniques, such as:
- 5-direction passing and shooting: The player can pass and shoot the ball in up to five different directions.
- Sidestepping: The player can sidestep to avoid tackles from opposing players.
- Barging: The player can barge into opposing players to win the ball.
- Heading: The player can head the ball to pass, shoot, or clear it from danger.
- Back heels: The player can perform a back heel to pass the ball behind them.
- Lobs: The player can lob the ball over the heads of opposing players.
- Diving headers: The player can perform a diving header to reach high balls.
- Sliding tackles: The player can perform a sliding tackle to dispossess opposing players.
EHIS also features a variety of miscellaneous features, such as:
- Player injuries: Players can get injured during matches, which can affect their performance.
- Weather conditions: The weather conditions can affect the gameplay, such as making the ball more difficult to control in wet weather.
- Commentary: The game features commentary from John Motson and Emlyn Hughes.
Graphics
EHIS’s graphics are detailed and colorful. The game’s characters are well-animated, and the stadiums are rendered in 3D. The game also features a variety of weather effects, such as rain and snow.
Sound
EHIS’s sound effects are realistic and add to the atmosphere of the game. The game also features a catchy title screen tune.
Reception
EHIS was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its realistic gameplay, advanced techniques, and detailed graphics. The game was also a hit with fans, and is still enjoyed by retro gamers today.
Legacy
EHIS is considered to be one of the greatest football games of all time. It was one of the first games to feature realistic gameplay and advanced techniques, and it set the standard for future football games. EHIS is still enjoyed by retro gamers today, and it remains a popular choice for football fans who want a challenging and realistic football experience.
Conclusion
Emlyn Hughes International Soccer (1990) is a classic football game that still holds up today. With its realistic gameplay, advanced techniques, and detailed graphics, it’s a must-play for any fan of the sport.
Review Score
8.5/10
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