This is Football

This is Football takes you back to those evenings when the whole courtyard was worried about the national teams. The PlayStation classic, made by London studio SCEE, is built on a simple idea: to make you feel the tension of a big match, where the fate of the tournament is decided, rather than an individual goal. Here it is important to play the game, and not just press shots: hold the ball, look for a gap in the defense, monitor fatigue and change players in time. The match requires calculation - rushing into a long-range shot is usually pointless, because the defenders in the game do not sleep and willingly intercept inaccurate passes. There are many teams and tournaments, which allows you to play a series of matches for the national team and organize a small internal championship in front of the TV. The presentation is especially memorable: the commentator and design support the feeling that this is not a training session, but an event worth watching. It is also worth noting that the match can be customized for yourself: choose the duration, weather and level of the opponent, and also decide whether there will be injuries or substitutions in the game. The team reacts to what is happening emotionally, and the goal missed in the last minutes is reflected in the entire mood of the meeting. This is why the game was loved: it conveyed the nerve of big-time football without unnecessary effects. It is also worth noting that the game takes fatigue into account: towards the end of the match, players move more slowly, and this changes tactics. The graphics today seem conventional, the interface outdated. But in spirit, this is the same football where control of the initiative is important, and somewhere in this lies the reason why the This is Football is still remembered with respect.