Soccer isn't actually a ground
breaking game, but it became quite common during the NES era
of the late 80s. As the Nintendo overtook the video gaming
market, this oldie spread with the console like a stubborn
weed. The game lets you play 6 on 6 matches against the computer
or a friend.
The AI and the ball physics are quite primitive.
Regardless whether you're passing, dribbling or shooting,
the ball goes in straight paths. If we were to replace the
game's sprites, it could easily turn into hockey or basketball.
Overall, it followed the standard for early
NES sports titles like 30 Yard Fight, Baseball, Volleyball
and Tennis. These were "first generation" NES games
which competed against contemporary arcade releases. Soccer
followed along this trend failing to innovate or introduce
elements from the real game. |