On the Ball is a sport developed by Ascon, released 31 December 1993 on Amiga, DOS and PC (Microsoft Windows).
What On the Ball is
On the Ball is a sport game developed by Ascon and released in 1993. It is available on Amiga, DOS and PC (Microsoft Windows).
The premise, in the publisher's words
On The Ball is a soccer manager simulation that differentiates itself from the others by its novel emphasis on the psychological aspects of the game. The game gives you, as team manager, full control over not just the strategies but even on what kind of "pep talk" you can give during half-time and PR moves to enhance public perception. Choose the host country, and lead your team from Qualification to World Cup in World Cup Edition and lead your English team to win the championship in League Edition. One of the unique options of the game is possibility to play up to 4 players in turns on one machine.
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
On the Ball launched on 31 December 1993, within three weeks of Doom, Mega Man X, Theme Park and Windjammers.
Released around the same time: Doom, Mega Man X, Theme Park, Windjammers.
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Quick answers
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When did On the Ball come out?
On the Ball was released on 31 December 1993 for Amiga, DOS and PC (Microsoft Windows).
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