Kick Off 97 is a soccer game that is played in a 3D environment with motion-captured animation. It can also be played in the classic 2D arcade style. The game has a selection of 307 teams and 5200 players. With this game you are able to create your own teams, leagues and cups. You are able to save your replays to watch over and over again. The game is a very adjustable and highly customizeable game allowing you to change speed and graphics.
It is a game that focusses on arcade style sports action as opposed to the many available management-oriented games.
The game play is very basic, you require the use of only two buttons: one to shoot and another to pass. With the game being so basic it makes it very easy for the average player. Passing is very simple due to the fact that it goes directly to the player you are wishing to pass to. Shots are bent using the directional and height and velocity by the length you hold the button down. All plays can be initiated before you are even playing a game. You are able to train the player their moves in practice mode making game play even easier.
With Kick Off
97 being very straightforward it makes the game easier to enjoy and experience all the excitement that it offers, yet a very comprehensive approach to recommend it. The many choices of players and teams makes it very cool for today's footie fans, and lifelong fans are sure to recognize some of the old stand-bys. This is a good game.
