A closer look at some other football video games

This article will now explore some classic football video games to take you on a trip down memory lane.

Have you played any of these iconic games?

Author - Amy W

Sensible Soccer

This is a series that was highly popular in the early 1990s and still retains a cult following. Often known affectionately as Sensi, the first few entries in the series received rave reviews. The first release in the series sold around 200,000 copies. By 2002, it was estimated that overall, the series had sold over 2 million copies.

This Is Football

This was a series published on various generations of the PlayStation between 1999 and 2010. It first appeared in 1999, but it was not until its debut on PS2 in 2001 that it started to shine and was genuinely competing with FIFA and PES for the title of the best football game.

Club Football 

Club Football was a series of games produced by Codemasters in 2003 and 2004 for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox. Each version of the game focused on a specific club with their official replica stadium, shirt, and players. This YouTube video focuses on the Manchester United edition. 

Mario Strikers

This is a very different kind of football game. Mario Strikers is a video game franchise that introduced association football to the Mushroom Kingdom. The most recent game in the series was Mario Strikers: Battle League was released in June 2022 and was a hit with fans of the beautiful game and also fans of the Mario series.

UFL

UFL is shaping up to be an exciting challenger in the world of football gaming, aiming to take on industry heavyweights like FC25 and eFootball. The game wants to deliver an experience that’s fair, competitive, and accessible to all. The developer focuses on skill-based gameplay, avoiding the pay-to-win mechanics that have frustrated many gamers in other titles. Powered by Unreal Engine, the game boasts realistic graphics and smooth animations designed to rival the best in the business. With official partnerships secured with prominent football clubs and individual players, including global ambassador Cristiano Ronaldo, the game has the backing to appeal to fans across the world.