2000 · Microids · Platformer · Sports

The Mission

PlayStation exclusive

The Mission', offers gamers the opportunity to play as some of the greatest footballers in the world. The aim of the game is to rescue a 'Geo Merlin' ball, which has been stolen by Ninjas who embody the forces of brutality and poor sportsmanship, to save the future of football in its purest form. Using a selected team of two footballers, the player must battle and puzzle his way through over 24 levels of action, dispensing with fire-spitting demons and innumerable Ninjas trained in the martial arts along the way. Contains a mix of elements from football, action and combat games.

Released: 22 December 2000
Platforms: PlayStation
Genres: Platformer Sports Tactical Arcade
Developers: Microids
Publishers: Microids
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Themes: Action

›Story

The prized "Geo Merlin" ball has been stolen by the evil forces of Football, the terrible Ninjas. An elite team has been set up, formed of the best football players in the world - Davids, figo, Kanu, Cole, Henry, Cannavaro, Guardiola, Thuram and Hamann. Together with their coach, Louis Van Gaal, they have to infiltrate the HQ of the Ninjas, which contains many hidden traps and evil surprises. Will they suceed in bringing the ball back and insure the triumph of amazing football?

Game features:

- Join some of the most famous and talented football starts in the world, in the unique mix of combat, adventure and football.

- Control the every move of your favourite football heroes make passes, combination shots and special trick shots (unique to each player).

- Use your football skills...dribbling, tackling and running to defeat those ninjas.

- Discover hidden power-ups such as ball or shoes and utilise them to your advantage!.

- Battle through 20 gruelling and stimulating levels, until the final combat with the Ninja leader, Uri.