MicroProse Soccer (C64 Version) 1988, Sensible Software, MicroProse

Microprose Soccer is a soccer videogame published by MicroProse in 1988. The original Commodore 64 version was developed by Sensible Software, with conversions carried out to other formats. It is the fore-runner of the 16-bit classic Sensible Soccer. In the United States the game was released under a title Keith Van Eron’s Pro Soccer. Most unusual was the “banana kick“, the strength of which could be varied among three settings in the options menu. By pushing diagonally as a shot was taken, the ball would swerve in the air to get round defenders and goalkeeper. -- Want to support? Become a Patron! -