Amiga

Kick Off

Presentation is generally well above average, with adequate options screens and an unusual but very effective control method. Loads of skill levels. Uninspiring pitch scrolls well enough, and the small but perfectly formed players rush around with much gusto. The sampled effects are limited, but create a suitable atmosphere. The control system takes some getting used to, and there’s a distinct lack of pazazz. So realistic, so, fun and soooo addictive. Boots all other Amiga football sims over the crossbar. Microprose Soccer watch out!!!

Anco have really delivered the goods here. Kick Off is the best football game on the Amiga to date and should be in any gamesplayer’s library, whether he or she is a fan of real football or not.

Those who persevere should eventually find their outfield players dribbling dangerously, leaping great heights to head the ball, shooting and passing accurately, stopping the ball dead and performing every trick in the book - and even a few that aren't! Probably the best footie game yet.

Kick Off proves to be a surprisingly playable and immensely entertaining game. This might not look the greatest thing since Trevor Brooking, and it is nowhere near as perfect, but it sets the standard for other games in the league to follow.