Actua Soccer PS1

Description

A 3D simulation of the number-one participation sport in the world, VR Soccer ’96 pits you against the computer or a friend in virtual soccer action. There are 44 international teams to choose from with 22 players on each squad. Each player is rated according to statistics such as vision, accuracy, power, pace, discipline, control, and flair. You can use your bench throughout the game, bringing in new players with the desired skills.

There are two basic styles of play: arcade and simulation. The arcade mode relies depends very little on player stats and gets you straight to soccer action. The simulation mode relies more on strategy, forcing you to try and put together a group of guys who will help win you some games. Either style of play is available for use in a friendly game, league play, or the cup mode, which is a single-elimination tournament.

Beginners may want to enter the practice mode and brush up on their fundamentals before facing competition. Options and features in this game include wind speed adjustment, referee selection, camera angle adjustment, penalty shots, bookings, free kicks, corner kicks, goal kicks, throw-ins, manual and automatic control, simulation mode, and instant replays.

Manufacturer’s description:

It’s just a game like English soccer fans are just a little bit enthusiastic. Say hello to the next generation of soccer. We’re talking real-time 3-D Virtual FieldVision that puts you anywhere on the field. Play from virtually any perspective with smooth, fast camera action that gets you in the game. It’s interactive technology that doesn’t just look better, it plays better. Select your squad from 44 international teams and choose the position you want to play. Virtual FieldVision lets you play soccer from any perspective, even first-person, in a real-time 360 degree 3-D world. Real-time player movement and control combined with electronically captured moves from actual players provides more realistic gameplay.

Many options including customized cups, tournaments, 44 international teams, and more. VR Soccer ’96. The difference is real.
‘The best 32-bit soccer game I have seen…’ – Video Games

Virtual FieldVision.
Interactive Motion Capture.
Realistic 3-D polygon figures and stadiums.
Play any position except goalie.
Unlimited camera play angles.
44 international teams.
22-man squads and up to 8 skill levels per man
Customized cups and tournaments.
Multiplayer option.
Instant replay.
Easy controls and simple user interface make gameplay more fun