Summary

Release Year: 1992
Genres: Sport
Platforms: Amiga, Amiga CD32
Developers: Krisalis Software
Publishers: Krisalis Software

John Barnes European Football (1992)

John Barnes European Football is a football video game released in 1992 for the Sega Mega Drive. The game was developed by Sensible Software and published by Ocean Software. It is the sequel to Sensible Soccer, released in 1991.

The game features the eight teams that qualified for the 1992 European Championships: Denmark, England, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Scotland, and Sweden. You can play as either the nearest player to the ball, or always be Barnes.

The action is viewed from side-on and overhead, giving a slight forced perspective. This gives the game a unique look and feel, and makes it easy to see the action on the pitch.

Control is precise and the ball sticks to your feet to some extent. This makes it possible to play intricate passing moves and score spectacular goals.

The only tournament in the game is the 1992 European Championships. You can play through the group stages and knockout rounds, and ultimately win the championship.

John Barnes European Football was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its innovative gameplay, precise controls, and fun forced perspective. The game is still considered to be one of the best football games ever made.

Gameplay

John Barnes European Football is a fast-paced and exciting football game. The controls are simple and easy to learn, but the game is challenging to master.

You can control either the nearest player to the ball, or always be Barnes. If you are not playing as Barnes, you can switch to him at any time by pressing the B button.

The A button is used to pass the ball, and the B button is used to shoot. You can also use the D-pad to perform skill moves, such as dribbling, flicks, and volleys.

The game features a variety of different camera angles. You can view the action from side-on, overhead, or behind the goal. The camera angle can be changed at any time by pressing the Start button.

Teams

The only teams included in John Barnes European Football are the eight qualifiers for the 1992 European Championships:

Denmark
England
France
Germany
Italy
the Netherlands
Scotland
Sweden

Each team has its own unique strengths and weaknesses. For example, England has a strong midfield, while Germany has a strong defense.

Tournament

The only tournament in John Barnes European Football is the 1992 European Championships. You can play through the group stages and knockout rounds, and ultimately win the championship.

The group stages are played in a round-robin format. Each team plays each other team in their group once. The top two teams from each group advance to the knockout rounds.

The knockout rounds are played in a single-elimination format. The winner of each match advances to the next round, until the final two teams play for the championship.

Reception

The game was awarded a 9/10 score by Mega magazine, and a 95% score by Computer and Video Games magazine. It was also named the Best Sports Game of the Year by Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine.

John Barnes European Football was a groundbreaking game that helped to redefine the football genre. It is a classic game that is still enjoyed by gamers today.

Legacy

John Barnes European Football is considered to be one of the most influential football games ever made. It helped to popularize the use of a forced perspective in football games, and it set a new standard for gameplay and control.

The game has been cited as an inspiration by many later football games, including FIFA International Soccer and Pro Evolution Soccer.

John Barnes European Football is a true classic that is still enjoyed by gamers today. It is a must-play for any fan of football games.