| John Barnes European Football | |
|---|---|
 Cover art | |
| Developer(s) | Krisalis |
| Platform(s) | Amiga Atari ST |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Sports |
| Mode(s) | 1 or 2 players |
John Barnes European Football is a soccer video game developed by Krisalis in 1992. The game was endorsed by popular footballer John Barnes. [2]
The game resembles Krisalis' previous video game Manchester United Europe . However, the camera is closer to the ball, producing a faster action. [3]
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Power Unlimited | 68/100 [4] |
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