Underplayed Gems

Kick Off 2 (1990)

Kick Off 2 cover
Developer
Anco, Tiertex Design Studios, Enigma Variations
Publisher
Imagineer, U.S. Gold, Misawa Entertainment
Platforms
Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Atari ST/STE, Sega Game Gear, Amiga, Sega Master System/Mark III
Genres
Sport
Rating
3.5 of 5, 19 player ratings

How it feels

Realistic top-down football simulation demanding precise ball control and careful passing rather than flashy arcade moves.

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About

Viewed top-down, the controls involve trapping the ball under your foot, giving you time to prepare passes. Running with the ball is tricky at first, as it doesn't stick to your foot the way it did in contemporary football games. Complex moves such as overhead kicks, back-heels and long-range through-ball passes can be completed with practice.

Screenshots

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