Kickoff '97
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| Developer(s) | Anco Software |
| Publisher(s) | Maxis |
| Platform(s) | MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows |
| Release | June 11, 1997[1] |
| Genre(s) | Sports |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Kickoff '97 is a video game developed by Anco and published by Maxis for DOS and Windows.[2]
Gameplay
[edit]Kickoff '97 is a soccer game that uses one button for shooting and one button for passing, which can be combined for various actions.[3]
Reception
[edit]Reception
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Computer Gaming World | 4/5[4] |
| GameSpot | 6.9/10[5] |
| Next Generation | 4/5[3] |
| PC Joker | 66%[6] |
| PC Player | 4/5[7] |
| Power Play | 43%[8] |
Next Generation gave four stars out of five for the PC version of the game, and called it "one of the most enjoyable soccer titles" for PC.[3]
Chris Macholtz for the Arizona Daily Star called the game "no timeless classic, but it does stand on its own merits as being a game with absolutely no learning curve or complexity to it".[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Maxis Releases KickOff 97". Maxis. June 11, 1997. Archived from the original on January 13, 1998. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
- ^ a b Macholtz, Chris (September 1, 1997). "Sega's Worldwide Soccer is almost as good on the PC". Arizona Daily Star. p. 62. Retrieved May 30, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Finals". Next Generation. No. 34. Imagine Media. October 1997. p. 177.
- ^ May, Scott (October 1997). "Kickoff '97" (PDF). Computer Gaming World. p. 234. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 13, 2013. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
- ^ Foster, Hugo (July 17, 1997). "KickOff 97". GameSpot. Archived from the original on June 21, 2003. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
- ^ "Kickoff '97". PC Joker (in German). May 1997. Archived from the original on January 24, 2025. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
- ^ "Kickoff '97". PC Player (in German). May 1997. Archived from the original on January 24, 2025. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
- ^ "Kickoff '97". Power Play (magazine) (in German). May 1997. Archived from the original on January 24, 2025. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Official website (archived)
- Kickoff '97 at MobyGames