Advertising Blurbs
Official UK PlayStation Magazine (April, 1997):
ACTUA SOCCER vs FIFA '97
1 YEAR ON...
AND THEY'RE STILL GETTING THRASHED
PlayStation Power: "Last year, FIFA '96 took a critical mauling at the hands of Actua Soccer...while FIFA '97 is undoubtedly better than last year's effort, Actua still pips it at the post as a better all around game"
Mean Machines PlayStation: "If you want comparisons, think of Actua Soccer as Premier League champions Manchester United and FIFA '97 as the Diadora's languishers Stafford Rangers."
PlayStation Pro: "Is FIFA '97 better than Actua? Get outta town!"
PlayStation Plus: "Actua Soccer is better than FIFA '97. In fact it makes FIFA look like the wheezy kid who was always picked last at school"
ACTUA SOCCER: 4 - FIFA '97: 0
Contributed by Apogee IV (2361) on Jan 02, 2007.
SCEE Australia website - PlayStation:
One of the most hyped sports games of 1996 - and deservedly so - Actua Soccer really stands out from the crowd as one of the few football sims to deliver great gameplay and stunning graphics in equal measure. Thanks to the power of PlayStation there's no compromise. At Gremlin's quater of a million pound motion capture studios, the talents of professional footballers Chris Woods, Andy Sinton and Graham Hyde were used for optimum realism in terms of player movement.
This investment has paid off, and the 44 international teams play like their real-life counterparts. There are multiple in-game options, including team editing facilities, eight skill factors, custom cups, teams, leagues, tournaments and friendlies. In fact, everything you could want.
Contributed by Xoleras (67002) on Jul 04, 2004.
