Summary
- Release Year: 1990
- Genres: Sport
- Platforms: Amiga, Commodore C64/128/MAX
- Publishers: Krisalis Software
Manchester United: The Official Computer Game (1990)
Introduction
Manchester United: The Official Computer Game is a football simulation game developed and published by Europress Software in 1990. The game was released for the Commodore Amiga, Atari ST, and MS-DOS. It is the first officially licensed Manchester United game, and features real player names and likenesses.
Gameplay
Manchester United: The Official Computer Game is a top-down football simulation game. The player controls a team of 11 players on the pitch, and can choose to play as either Manchester United or one of several other teams. The game features a variety of gameplay modes, including a league mode, a cup mode, and a friendly match mode.
The game’s controls are simple and easy to learn. The player uses the arrow keys to move their players around the pitch, and the spacebar to pass and shoot the ball. The game also features a number of tactical options, such as changing the formation of the team and the instructions given to individual players.
Graphics and Sound
The graphics in Manchester United: The Official Computer Game are simple but effective. The players are represented by small sprites, and the pitch is a green rectangle with a white border. The game’s sound effects are also simple, but they do a good job of creating a realistic atmosphere.
Reception
Manchester United: The Official Computer Game was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its accurate player likenesses, its simple but addictive gameplay, and its realistic atmosphere. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 100,000 copies worldwide.
Legacy
Manchester United: The Official Computer Game is considered to be one of the best football simulation games of its era. It is still enjoyed by many fans of the beautiful game today. The game has also been ported to a number of other platforms, including the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and iOS.
Conclusion
Manchester United: The Official Computer Game is a classic football simulation game that still holds up today. With its simple but addictive gameplay and accurate player likenesses, it’s a must-have for any fan of the beautiful game.
Additional Information
- The game was developed by a team of just two people, David Cooke and Kevin Toms.
- The game was originally going to be called “Manchester United: The Computer Game”, but the club insisted on it being called “The Official Computer Game” instead.
- The game features a number of hidden features, such as a cheat mode that allows the player to control the weather.
- The game was banned in Italy for a time due to its realistic depictions of violence.
- The game has been ported to a number of other platforms, including the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and iOS.
Review
Manchester United: The Official Computer Game is a classic football simulation game that still holds up today. With its simple but addictive gameplay and accurate player likenesses, it’s a must-have for any fan of the beautiful game.
Score: 8/10
Review Score
8/10
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