Striker 96
(Playstation - PAL, Soccer)
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Developed_By:
Rage Software
Published_By:
Time Warner Interactive
Released On:
01 Feb 1996
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This game is the 1996's edition of the Striker football series from Rage Software and the first one in the Playstation One console. Graphics combine a 3D pitch with 2D player sprites. The game includes multiple camera angles as well as different weather effects. You can modify any team's roster, select basic formations, time limits, difficulty, etc. Select from 41 international teams and take part in either friendly games, league, or cup tournaments. Also included is a 6 on 6 indoor mode, and multiplayer support for up to 4 players using Gravis's GrIP system or through a network. The game includes commentary by Scottish commentator Andy Gray.
UPC-A:
705902103292 (Europe)
Part #:
SLES-00023 (Europe)
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
Starting The Game
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SONY
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RESET BUTTON
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POWER BUTTON
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POWER INDICATOR
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CONTROLLER PORT
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DISC COVER OPEN BUTTON
1. SET UP YOUR PLAYSTATION GAME CONSOLE ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS IN ITS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND MAKE SURE THE PLAYSTATION GAME CONSOLE POWER IS OFF.
2. INSERT THE STRIKER 96 DISC AND CLOSE THE CD DOOR.
3. INSERT GAME CONTROLLERS AND TURN ON THE PLAYSTATION GAME CONSOLE. IF YOU WISH TO PLAY A THREE OR FOUR PLAYER GAME, PLUG IN THE MULTI-TAP (SOLD SEPARATELY) AS DESCRIBED IN ITS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. FOLLOW ON-SCREEN DIRECTIONS TO START A GAME.
AN INTRODUCTORY TITLE SEQUENCE WILL BEGIN. TO BYPASS THIS AT ANY TIME AND GO TO THE MAIN MENU, PRESS THE START, X, A BUTTONS OR ANY DIRECTIONAL PAD ARROW ON THE PLAYER 1 CONTROLLER.
Friendly
A FRIENDLY MATCH IS A SINGLE GAME FOR BETWEEN ONE AND FOUR PLAYERS. For details on this play mode, see Friendly Matches on page 9.
Competition
CHOOSING COMPETITION ALLOWS UP TO 4 PLAYERS TO COMPETE IN A VARIETY OF ONGOING MATCHES, INCLUDING TROPHY, TOURNAMENT AND LEAGUE MATCHES. For details on these different game modes, see Competition Matches on page 10.
You can also load a previously saved competition match here by highlighting LOAD, then choosing the desired saved match slot and pressing the START or X button.
Set Up Options
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Redefine Keys
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Commentary
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Sound FX
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Indoor
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Outdoor
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Arcade
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Simulation
TO SELECT AN OPTION, PRESS UP OR DOWN ON THE DIRECTIONAL PAD. AN OPTION IS ON WHEN A BALL IS DISPLAYED NEXT TO IT. TOGGLE THE BALL DISPLAY OFF AND ON BY PRESSING THE X OR BUTTON.
FOR OPTIONS WITH A SLIDER VOLUME CONTROL, PRESSING LEFT OR RIGHT WILL DECREASE OR INCREASE THE VOLUME. ONCE YOU'VE SET UP YOUR GAME THE WAY YOU WANT IT, PRESS THE START BUTTON TO RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU.
Commentary
CHOOSE TO PLAY WITH OR WITHOUT COMMENTARY. ALSO SET THE VOLUME OF THE IN GAME COMMENTARY.
Sound Effects
CHOOSE TO PLAY WITH OR WITHOUT SOUND EFFECTS. THE DEFAULT SETTING IS ON. ALSO SET SOUND EFFECTS VOLUME.
Indoor/Outdoor
CHOOSE YOUR GAME SETTING. THE DEFAULT SETTING IS OUTDOOR.
OUTDOOR GAMES ARE PLAYED ON A REGULATION SIZE OUTDOOR FIELD WITH A FULL COMPLEMENT OF 11 PLAYERS. THE STANDARD RULES OF SOCCER APPLY.
INDOOR GAMES ARE PLAYED ON A SMALLER INDOOR FIELD WITH ONLY 6 PLAYERS (INCLUDING THE GOALIE) PER SIDE. WEATHER AND FIELD CONDITION OPTIONS ARE TURNED OFF.
IN INDOOR GAMES, THE FIELD IS SURROUNDED BY A WALL WHICH CAUSES THE BALL TO BOUNCE BACK INTO PLAY. BECAUSE OF THE WALL, THERE ARE NO THROW INS, CORNER KICKS OR GOAL KICKS. BECAUSE FOUL KICKS AND PENALTIES ARE IMPOSSIBLE, NO FOULS ARE CALLED.
Arcade/Simulation
CHOOSE YOUR PLAY MODE. EACH MODE OFFERS DIFFERENT DEGREES OF CONTROL (SEE CONTROLS, PAGE 15). THE DEFAULT SETTING IS SIMULATION.
SIMULATION PLAY FEATURES A FULL ARRAY OF REALISTIC SOCCER CONTROLS, MAKING THIS MODE IDEAL FOR THE EXPERIENCED ENTHUSIAST.
ARCADE MODE FEATURES SIMPLER CONTROLS, AND IS A BIT MORE FRANTIC—IDEAL FOR THOSE WHO ARE NEW TO THE GAME, OR WHO JUST WANT TO ENJOY SOME HECTIC ACTION!
Redefining Keys
AT THE REDEFINE KEYS SCREEN YOU HAVE THE OPTIONS OF CHANGING THE DEFAULT BUTTONS TO SUIT YOUR PLAY STYLE, AND OF PLAYING WITH OR WITHOUT AFTERTOUCH REVERSE. AFTERTOUCH GIVES A KICKED BALL AN ELLIPTICAL MOVEMENT AFTER A KICK.
FOR EXAMPLE, IF YOU PRESS L1 JUST AFTER A KICK, THE BALL CURVE TOWARDS THE RIGHT. WHEN AFTERTOUCH REVERSE IS ON, THE EFFECT IS REVERSED, AND THE BALL WILL INSTEAD TRAVEL TO THE LEFT WHEN L1 IS PRESSED.
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TO CHANGE WHICH BUTTON WILL PERFORM AN ACTION, HIGHLIGHT THE DESIRED ACTION, THEN PRESS THE BUTTON YOU WISH TO PERFORM THAT ACTION.
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TO TOGGLE AFTERTOUCH REVERSE ON OR OFF, PRESS THE ■, X, ▲ OR ● BUTTON.
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TO RETURN TO THE OPTIONS SCREEN, PRESS THE START BUTTON.
Load
CHOOSE THIS OPTION TO RESUME YOUR PLACE IN A PREVIOUSLY SAVED COMPETITION MATCH SCHEDULE. A LIST OF SAVED COMPETITION GAMES WILL APPEAR. HIGHLIGHT THE DESIRED ONE AND PRESS THE START OR X BUTTON TO BEGIN.
NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE A MEMORY CARD™ IN ORDER TO SAVE GAMES.
Quickplay 1P
SELECT THIS TO BEGIN A SINGLE MATCH AGAINST THE COMPUTER. IN A QUICKPLAY GAME, THE COMPUTER CHOOSES THE TEAMS. THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO PRACTICE YOUR GAME SKILLS! QUICKPLAY GAMES ARE NOT SAVED.
Quickplay 2P
SELECT THIS TO PIT TWO PLAYERS AGAINST EACH OTHER IN SINGLE MATCH PLAY.
Game Mode
THE GAME MODE SCREEN IS WHERE YOU CHOOSE HOW MANY PLAYERS WILL BE PLAYING, AND HOW THE RIVALRY WILL BE CONFIGURED. THE PLAYSTATION™ WILL S
Tips & Maps
Match Stats
This screen graphically represents how effective you were at shooting, heading, passing and tackling, showing attempts and successful amounts. It also gives a rundown on corners, free kicks, penalties and other important stats.
Player Scoring Screen
This screen shows which team players scored, and when.
One Touch Passing
In Simulation Mode, you can set up a series of passes by quickly pressing the ● button several times, even before the current player has the ball. This technique can also be used for heading the ball by pressing the ■ button when the ball is in the air.
Anticipating Passes
If the ● button is pressed as your opponent is making a pass, your player will automatically move to intercept it. If your player is closer than the intended pass target, you'll intercept it.
Tips
Shoot goals from as close up as possible, robbing the goalie of reaction time.
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