Summary
- Release Year: 1988
- Genres: Sport
- Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Arcade
- Publishers: Activision
Fighting Soccer (1988)
Fighting Soccer is a football (soccer) video game developed and released by Konami in 1988. It was originally released as a coin-operated arcade game, and was later ported to the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and other home computers.
Fighting Soccer is known for its large sprites and small playing field, which makes for a fast and frantic experience. The game also has a unique focus on physicality, with players able to tackle and barge each other off the ball. This makes for a more aggressive and physical game than other football games of the time.
Gameplay
Fighting Soccer is played on a small, enclosed field with goals at each end. The game is played from a top-down perspective, and players control one of two teams of four players.
The controls are simple, with players able to move their player in eight directions, pass the ball, and shoot. Players can also tackle opponents by pressing the tackle button. Tackling is an important part of the game, as it is the only way to win the ball back from opponents.
The game is played in two halves, each of which lasts for five minutes. The team with the most goals at the end of the match wins.
Teams
There are eight teams in Fighting Soccer, each with their own unique strengths and weaknesses. The teams are:
- Japan
- Brazil
- England
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Spain
Reception
Fighting Soccer was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its fast-paced gameplay, large sprites, and unique focus on physicality. The game was also a commercial success, selling over one million copies worldwide.
Fighting Soccer has been ranked as one of the best football games of all time by many publications. In 2010, IGN ranked Fighting Soccer as the 17th best NES game of all time.
Legacy
Fighting Soccer is considered to be one of the most influential football games of all time. It helped to popularize the genre and set the standard for future football games. The game’s focus on physicality and fast-paced gameplay has been imitated by many other football games.
Fighting Soccer is still played by many fans today. The game is available on a variety of platforms, including the NES, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Fighting Soccer (NES)
The NES version of Fighting Soccer was released in 1990. It is a faithful port of the arcade game, but with some minor changes. The NES version has smaller sprites and a slightly smaller playing field. The game also has a new soundtrack.
The NES version of Fighting Soccer was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its fast-paced gameplay and large sprites. The game was also a commercial success, selling over one million copies worldwide.
Fighting Soccer 2
Fighting Soccer 2 is a sequel to Fighting Soccer that was released in 1992. The game has larger sprites and a larger playing field than the original game. It also has a new soundtrack and new gameplay features.
Fighting Soccer 2 was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its fast-paced gameplay, large sprites, and new gameplay features. The game was also a commercial success, selling over one million copies worldwide.
Conclusion
Fighting Soccer is a classic football game that is still enjoyed by many fans today. The game’s fast-paced gameplay, large sprites, and unique focus on physicality make it a unique and enjoyable experience.
Review Score
7/10
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