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Game #2638
Hall of Belated Fame Inductee  Subbuteo    View all Top Dogs in this genre
Sport   Football (Soccer)

Rating: 8.44 (34 votes)

Subbuteo box cover

Subbuteo screenshot
Subbuteo is a solid PC version of the popular miniature soccer game in the UK that most kids grow up with. Similar to Foosball in the US but much more akin to the actual game, Subbuteo the tabletop game is still widely popular and sold by Hasbro UK.

This computerized version by Goliath Games does come very close to the real thing, except that, perhaps not surprisingly, it's slower and more tactical. One of the best features is the excellent user interface. To kick the ball, you first select the player you want, rotate an arrow to choose the direction of the kick (or "flick" in Subbuteo parlance), then hold the fire button down while the strength of the flick bar goes up. When you release the fire button a second "swerve" bar goes up. Press fire in the middle of this bar for a straight flick. You get more swerve on the ball the further away from the middle you press. These selections are done real-time, so timing and reflexes are crucial. The computer player is very good at swerve, and his defensive flicks are very accurate. You can consult comprehensive Subbuteo rules at any time during the game, and the game even offers the relevant section of the rulebook automatically whenever you make a mistake. Overall, Subbuteo is an excellent computerized version of a unique tabletop soccer game that is well worth a look, whether or not you have played the original before. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by: Underdogs
Designer: Unknown
Developer: Goliath Games
Publisher: Electronic Zoo
Year: 1991
Software Copyright: Goliath Games
Theme: Unique, Licensed
Multiplayer:  
None that we know of
System Requirements: DOS
Where to get it:
Related Links: Subbuteo365, Subbuteo Tribute Site (archived), Subbuteo World
Links:    
If you like this game, try: Manchester United: Premier League Champions, Goal!, Kick Off 2

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