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Conference metalx::playstation

Title:Sony Playstation
Notice:Playstations now $149osite of Workstation?
Moderator:METALX::SWANSON
Created:Tue Sep 12 1995
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:118
Total number of notes:1094

76.0. "FIFA '97 RUBBISH? YES/NO." by VYGER::DUFFYG () Wed Dec 04 1996 19:43

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76.1VYGER::GIBSONJSundays papers on a Saturday?Thu Dec 05 1996 05:597
76.2The mags said NOT, the charts said YES, a LARGE PORTIONWOTVAX::LANEIEvery day the day todayWed Feb 12 1997 12:485
    Well all the reviews I have seen have been hugely disappointed with the
    game, although it was no.1 best seller over Christmas!
    
    Ian
    
76.3Best footie game yet??WOTVAX::FISHWICKJWed Feb 12 1997 14:4221
    I think this game is great, better than Actua anyway.
    	Its a little slower than Actua at carrying out a specified move but 
    there are so many different elements to the game now.
    	There are loads of different ways of scoring on this game; tap
    in's, long shots,  crosses and volleys, just alot more than Actua which
    makes the game alot more tactical.
    	No more just steaming down the middle or diving down the wing and
    blasting in a long shot at an angle to the goal. Now it does matter
    which formation you use and even where your men are positioned on the
    pitch.
    	We spent most of last weekend playing 4 player mode and it was
    great, making runs off each other or crossing into the box where your
    team mate is waiting to volley home the winner.
    	The main thing about this game is that on first play it doesn't
    seem as accesable as Actua but when you get into it there doesnt seem
    like there is a certain inevitability about each game you play. 
    
    	Also, the keepers dont go walk about half as much as before and
    Bolton Wanderes are in the Premiership, Dream, Dream, Dream. 
    
    	J.
76.4FIFA97 > Actua => Playstation > ZX81WOTVAX::LANEIEvery day the day todayThu Feb 20 1997 08:175
    Saying that FIFA 97 is better than Actua is only saying that FIFA is
    not the worst footy game available.
    Compare it to something good, please
    
    Ian
76.5OOOOooooo!!WOTVAX::FISHWICKJThu Feb 20 1997 09:033
    OK, what would you say is a good footie game on the playstation to
    compare Fifa 97 to.
    	J.
76.6Right, handbags at 20 pacesWOTVAX::LANEIEvery day the day todayThu Feb 20 1997 14:527
    FIFA 96 for a start :-)
    Olympic Soccer should be a good measure.
    Or perhaps you could compare it to all the footy games you've experienced
    so that people who like (or hate) these other games can get a better
    picture.
    
    Ian
76.7SSSSssllap.!!WOTVAX::FISHWICKJFri Feb 21 1997 07:466
    	Sorry Ian, I've only played Actua and can only compare it to that
    game. I got all excited about this game and just thought I'd try and
    make a note about it. I'd better make sure I get some more experience
    in order to make my notes relevant and interesting for everyone,
    	J. the amateur noter.