European 5-A-Side

European 5-A-Side is an indoor five-a-side football game played in a walled arena, where shots can rebound off the walls at an angle. The match is viewed from a top-down perspective with a slight 3D effect, most noticeable when the ball is airborne.

Players can compete against the computer or another person. Control switches to the player nearest the ball, including the goalkeeper when the ball enters the six-yard area. Passing and shooting are available from any distance, while match length and pitch colour can be adjusted.

Game Details

• Release date: December 31, 1987
• Developer: David Kirby
• Publisher: Silverbird Software Ltd
• Platforms: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Commodore C64/128/MAX, ZX Spectrum
• Genre: Sports