Kick Off 2 (1990)

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

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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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.

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