Striker '95 is an above-average soccer game that features some of the best graphics for its time.
Similar to Actua Soccer by Gremlin, Striker '95 features a true 3D environment, with rotoscoped player animations for realistic movements. Different stadiums are included with a variety of playing surfaces. The game boasts over 5,000 players, each with his own statistics, from over 50 national and international teams. The players' statistics don't seem to affect the gameplay that much, though-- only some very minor effects. For instance, players who have low stamina level will tire quicker, and so they will run slower than others.
Gameplay is decent, although computer AI leaves much to be desired-- sometimes the computer will send all of its players on offense, leaving nobody to mark my deadly forward. This makes most matches far too easy. The stadium atmosphere is good, as it's rendered with a wide array of sounds, from cheers to songs and noises sampled directly from real games. The CD-ROM version (not the one here, unfortunately) features good commentaries from Andy Gray (a famous UK commentator) in different languages (English, French and German).
Overall, an above-average soccer game that pays much more attention on graphics than gameplay. If you like easy soccer games with great graphics, this one might fit the bill, although the controls take some getting used to.
Review By HOTUD
Comments and reviews
Runs fine in DOSBox, eXoDOS version is best as it allows you to choose to play the CD-ROM version with in-match commentary and such. The game does support MIDI music, but there doesn't seem to be much music outside of the main menu, so it isn't critical.
Decent enough game, nice graphics for the time and the commentary does add to the experience, but the joystick controls are inverted, flight sim-style, which I've always had a hard time adjusting to, and this game in particular I had a difficult time with, although your mileage may vary, of course
I remember having difficulties playing the outdoor game but having an absolute blast playing the indoor version.
I had this, bought after enjoying the previous Striker which I got in a compilation with Championship Manager, Dino Dini's Soccer and sensible Soccer. I found this one harder to get into, though the indoor football aspect was a bonus, as was the commentary by Andy Gray.
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