Manchester United: The Double Overview
Manchester United: The Double is a football simulation based on the club's achievement of winning both the Premier League and FA Cup in the 1993-94 season. The gameplay employs an overhead perspective and shares mechanical similarities with titles like Kick Off, featuring a control scheme that is initially challenging but becomes more manageable with practice, particularly when using a two-button controller. Core mechanics include a focus on short passing and a variety of on-pitch moves.
A notable feature is the Tacti-Grid editor, which provides extensive tactical customization by letting users dictate player positioning relative to the ball's location. This system also allows for deep modifications beyond tactics, including editing player names, appearances, and skills, as well as managing transfers, club placements across divisions, and kit designs. This level of customization was uncommon in action-oriented football games of its time.