Summary
- Release Year: 1990
- Genres: Simulator, Sport
- Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST/STE, DOS, ZX Spectrum
- Developers: Matrix Developments
- Publishers: CDS Software
European Superleague (1990): A Classic Football Management Game
European Superleague is a football management game developed by Krisalis Software and published by Audiogenic in 1990. It was released for the Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, and MS-DOS. The game allows players to manage one of 20 European club teams and compete in the European Superleague, a fictional league consisting of the top clubs from across Europe.
European Superleague was one of the first football management games to feature a fully licensed player database, with over 500 players from across Europe. The game also featured a number of innovative features for its time, such as the ability to train players, scout for new talent, and negotiate transfers.
The game was a critical and commercial success, and is still considered to be one of the best football management games ever made. It was followed by a number of sequels, including European Superleague II (1991) and European Superleague ’92 (1992).
Gameplay
European Superleague is a turn-based game in which the player takes control of one of 20 European club teams. The player’s goal is to win the European Superleague, as well as any other cup competitions that the team is eligible for.
The player’s responsibilities include:
- Training players
- Scouting for new talent
- Negotiating transfers
- Giving press speeches
- Setting team strategy
The game’s training system is very detailed, and allows the player to improve the skills of their players in a number of different areas. The player can also scout for new talent, either by sending scouts to specific countries or by attending youth tournaments.
The transfer system is also very realistic, and allows the player to buy and sell players from other teams. The player must negotiate a transfer fee with the other team, as well as the player’s wages.
The player can also give press speeches, which can affect the morale of the team and the fans. The player must be careful not to say anything that could damage the team’s reputation.
Finally, the player must set the team’s strategy for each match. The player can choose from a variety of different formations and tactics. The player must also select the starting eleven players for each match.
Reception
European Superleague was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its realism, depth, and addictiveness. It was also one of the first football management games to feature a fully licensed player database.
The game was a number one bestseller in the UK, and it was also a success in other European countries. It was also one of the first football management games to be released in the United States, where it was also a success.
European Superleague is still considered to be one of the best football management games ever made. It is a classic game that is still enjoyed by many people today.
Legacy
European Superleague had a major impact on the development of football management games. It was one of the first games to feature a fully licensed player database, and it also introduced a number of innovative features, such as the ability to train players, scout for new talent, and negotiate transfers.
These features have become standard in football management games, and they have helped to make the genre one of the most popular in the world.
European Superleague was also one of the first football management games to be released on multiple platforms. This helped to make the game more accessible to a wider audience, and it also helped to spread the popularity of the genre.
Today, European Superleague is still considered to be one of the best football management games ever made. It is a classic game that is still enjoyed by many people today.
Review Score
8/10
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