How it plays

How does Kick Off 96 play?

Matches are viewed from above with the pitch scrolling as play moves around it. The objective is to score more goals than the opposing team before full time.

Players pass, shoot, tackle, change direction, and control the selected footballer while teammates and opponents move under computer control. Team selection and match or competition options provide progression, but the game is primarily focused on playing successive football fixtures rather than developing a long-term club.

Plan your run

What is the best way to play Kick Off 96?

Use short passes when opponents are close and move into open space before receiving the ball. Avoid holding possession in crowded areas, because quick tackles can immediately create a counterattack.

Shoot early when a clear angle appears, and keep defensive players between the ball and the goal. Learn the pace of the ball and the goalkeeper’s positioning before relying on long-range attempts.

Before you begin

What should you know before playing?

  1. 1

    Use the open flanks to create passing lanes.

  2. 2

    Release the ball before a defender reaches the controlled player.

  3. 3

    Defend patiently instead of repeatedly chasing the ball.

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