Gazza's Superstar Soccer
| Industry | Video games |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Products | Gazza's Superstar Soccer |
Gazza's Superstar Soccer is a football-themed sports title created and released by Empire Interactive in 1989, available on platforms such as the Amiga 500/600, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Atari ST, and ZX Spectrum. The game, named after the English footballer Paul Gascoigne, was primarily aimed at European audiences. It was adapted under different titles for regional markets, appearing as Bodo Illgner's Super Soccer in the Netherlands and Germany, and as Anders Limpar's Proffs Fotboll across Scandinavia.
This title was included in various sports compilations, including Soccer Mania and Grandstand, highlighting its recognition within the market. The franchise continued with a follow-up installment titled Gazza II, which further developed the series.
Gameplay
The game employs a distinctive three-part screen layout that displays separate sections of the pitch simultaneously, eliminating the need for scrolling. Players observe the center of the field from a side-on viewpoint, with camera shifts occurring when the ball exits the current view. A triangular marker indicates both the elevation and curve of shots, contributing to tactical gameplay elements.
External links
- Commodore 64 screenshots at s64.emuunlim.com
- Amstrad version review at cpcgamereviews.com
- Gazza's Superstar Soccer at Edward Grabowski's
- Articles with short description
- 1989 video games
- Amiga games
- Amstrad CPC games
- Association football video games
- Atari ST games
- Commodore 64 games
- Cultural depictions of association football players
- Cultural depictions of British people
- Empire Interactive games
- Video game sequels
- Video games based on real people
- Video games developed in the United Kingdom
- ZX Spectrum games