[1] At release in 1990, KICK OFF 2 (512K version) was released in two basic varieties:
(a) standalone
(b) standalone + WORLD CUP '90 data disk (at extra cost; e.g. £5 extra in the UK).
[2] Reportedly released in 1991, KICK OFF 2 (EXPANDED) was released for 1MB Amiga machines.
[3] Distributed in France by Ubi Soft and in Germany by Rushware.
Known releases:
- V1.4e, V1.5e, V1.6e (1MB) [English]
- V1.4g, V1.6g [German]
- V1.4i [Italian]
- V1.4s [Spanish]
- V1.6f [French]
PC versions: EGA, VGA
N.B. Also known as WORLD LEAGUE SOCCER / PRO SOCCER on the SNES, and as PRO SOCCER 68 on the Sharp X68000.
This enhanced 1Mb update of the original 512K release of KICK OFF 2 features animated referees and linesmen, extra sound FX and overhead kicks.
Last known release: V1.6e (1990)
UK Release (front) [Standalone]
UK Release (back) [Standalone]
UK Release (front) [incl. WC '90 Data Disk]
UK Release (back) [incl. WC '90 Data Disk]
Budget Release (front)
Budget Release (back)
UK Release
UK Release (alt)
UK Release (1MB Expanded)
UK Release (incl. WORLD CUP '90 data disk)
Budget Release
Budget Release (alt)
UK Pre-release Advert (Amiga Format, Issue 10, 5/1990, Page 31]
UK Advert (Amiga Format, Issue 11, 6/1990, Page 27)
UK Advert (Amiga Format, Issue 15, 10/1990, Page 94)
UK Advert (Amiga Format, Issue 17, 12/1990, Pages 154 & 155)
Challenge Cup Announcement (Amiga Format, Issue 15, 10/1990, Page 109)
French Advert
German Advert (PowerPlay 7/1990, Page 135)
Manual (German)
World Cup 90 Instructions (English/French/German) [Source: Retro Commodore]
Manual (English) [Source: Atari Mania]
No manuals found.
Switch on autofire, or repeatedly press the fire button and the result will be that your keeper will save the ball every time.
Keep pressing the ‘R’ key when you take a penalty, this will show you where the players going to kick the ball.
In mid-match press all the function keys from left to right ‘F1’ to ‘F10’. “S12” or “S14” should appear in the top right hand corner. You will now be able to substitute the computer’s keeper and the new guy will be completely useless.
Substitute the opposing goalkeeper twice and he will not save your shots.
No cheats found.
EGA
Pitch 1 - Normal
Pitch 2 - Wet
Pitch 3 - Soggy
Pitch 4 - Plastic
No maps found.