Starting the Game
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Set up your PlayStation™ game console according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the power is OFF before inserting or removing a compact disc. •
Insert the FIFA Soccer 97 disc and close the Disc Cover. •
Insert game controllers and turn on the PlayStation game console. •
Watch the cool introduction that appears after the title screens, or press START to go to the Match Select screen.
PlayStation Console Controls
Action Controls
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Short kick to nearest teammate or target
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Lob ball to target (goalie drop kick = throw the ball)
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Short pass to the nearest teammate or target
Goalie Saving Shot
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ACTION: ■/X/ + Directional Button Move goalkeeper
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To stop a shot directly at the goalie, press ■/X/● without pressing the Directional Button.
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To stop a shot directed directly at the goalkeeper, press ■/X/● without Directional Keys.
Welcome to FIFA Soccer 97
Congratulations on purchasing the only soccer video game that captures the true essence of the world's greatest sport. FIFA Soccer 97 has all the players from twelve international leagues, authentic crowd chants, an exciting new indoor soccer mode, and multilingual text to reflect soccer's diverse fan base. Get ready to kick off a whole new season of world-class soccer competition! Key Features
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Motion capture technology brings players to life.
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Fully rendered 3-D players created with Motion Blending technology.
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Indoor and outdoor game modes.
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Three modes of play: Arcade, Simulation, and Action.
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Three skill levels to challenge all players: Beginner, Semi-Pro, and Pro.
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Updated statistics with over 4,200 players from over 12 international leagues.
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Full play-by-play commentary with 3 world renowned announcers.
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Completely updated artificial intelligence.
Changing Language to Spanish
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Select OPTIONS from the Match Select screen. The Options screen appears.
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Highlight LANGUAGE and cycle through the options until ESPAÑOL appears. All screen text converts to Spanish.
Bienvenido al Mundo del Fútbol
Welcome to FIFA Soccer 97. Congratulations on purchasing the only video game of football that captures the true essence of the most important sport in the world. FIFA Soccer 97 has all the players from twelve international leagues, authentic chants of the fans, a new and exciting indoor mode (this mode does not correspond to the rules and laws of FIFA Futsal) and text in various languages to reflect the different origins of the football fans. Get ready to start a new world-class football season. Características Clave
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Motion capture makes the players seem alive.
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Completely rendered three-dimensional players created with Motion Blending technology.
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Indoor and outdoor game modes.
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Three game modes: Arcade, Simulation (Simulation) and Action (Action).
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Three skill levels: Beginner (Beginner), Semi-Pro (Semi-professional) and Pro (Professional).
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Updated statistics with over 4,200 players from 12 international leagues.
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Commentary for all matches by 3 world-renowned journalists.
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Totally new artificial intelligence
Instrucciones para Cambiar el Idioma a Español
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Select OPTIONS (OPCIONES) in the Match Select menu (Game Selection). The Options screen (Opciones) will appear.
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Highlight LANGUAGE (LENGUAJE) and switch between the options until ESPAÑOL appears. All screen texts will be in Spanish.
Match Select
From the Match Select screen, select a game mode, access the Options menu, view the credits, load a saved game, or create a custom team.
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To highlight an option, Directional Button.
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To select the highlighted option, press *.
Match Select Options
Friendly
A single match between two teams of your choice. Select from over 250 clubs, or create a custom club and take it out on the pitch.
League
With 11 official regional leagues and an all-encompassing international league, you'll circle the globe in your quest for glory. Take up to 8 teams through an entire league schedule.
Tournament
Select 1-8 teams to play in a league Tournament, then take your champions on to a Playoff series. Play a regional or international tournament.
Playoff
Begin playing at the pinnacle of FIFA Soccer 97 competition. Create a Playoff tree with up to 16 teams, then take your favorite on a race for the championship. Transfers
Trade players from one league to another to create a world dominating dream team.
Options
Go to the Options menu to set Half Length, Language, Game Type, Pitch Condition, and more.
Restore
Select to return to a saved game from a memory card.
Credits
Select this option to see who put together this great game.
Options Menu
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To highlight an option, Directional Button.
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To cycle game options, Directional Button ←→.
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Press ✖ to accept your selections and return to the Match Select screen.
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To return to the Match Select screen without accepting