Machine Guides

Game History

• Virtua Striker is a series of association football arcade games developed by Sega, originally created by Sega AM2 from 1994 to 1999. The first game in the series was released in May 1995, though it had been developed in 1994, and was advertised as "the first three-dimensional computer graphic soccer game." The game ran on Sega's Model 2B hardware, the same architecture used for Virtua Fighter 2, which allowed for smooth and detailed character movements.

The original Virtua Striker was a commercial success in Japan, where Game Machine listed it as both the second most-successful arcade game and the most-successful dedicated arcade game of July 1995. Virtua Striker 2 was released in 1997 and became an even bigger hit.

How to Play

Objective

The main goal of Virtua Striker is to win soccer matches by scoring more goals than your opponent within the time limit. You must control your team of players to pass, shoot, and defend against your opponent's attacks. The ultimate objective is to emerge victorious in each match and progress through the tournament.

Controls

• Joystick: Use the joystick to move your selected player and aim passes and shots
• Pass Button: Press to pass the ball to teammates
• Shoot Button: Press to shoot the ball toward the opponent's goal
• Sprint Button: Press to make your player run faster with the ball
• Slide Tackle Button: Press to perform slide tackles to dispossess opponents

Gameplay

• Starting the Game: Press the Start Button to begin your soccer match.

• Team Selection: Choose your national team from the available options, each with different player attributes and formations.

• Match Duration: Play matches with shortened time periods compared to real soccer, typically designed for quick arcade gameplay.

• Player Control: Control the player nearest to the ball, with the game automatically switching to the appropriate player as the ball moves.

• Offensive Play: Advance the ball by passing between teammates and dribbling past opponents to create shooting opportunities.

• Defensive Play: Mark opposing players, intercept passes, and perform tackles to regain possession of the ball.

• Goalkeeping: The goalkeeper is controlled by the game but can be influenced by your defensive positioning and pressure on attackers.

• Match Progression: Complete matches to advance through the tournament against increasingly challenging opponents.

• Victory Conditions: Win matches by scoring more goals than your opponent within the allotted time. Draws may result in penalty shootouts depending on the game mode.