Introduce
Three Lions (Europe) for the Game Boy Color (GBC) system offers a portable football experience centered around the Euro 2000 tournament. In this game, players will have the opportunity to control the England national team, famously known as the "Three Lions," or choose other top European national teams to compete in major tournaments.
The gameplay of Three Lions (Europe) is quite basic but maintains the appeal of a football game from that era. Players control their athletes on the field with primary actions such as passing, shooting, and tackling to gain possession. The objective is to score goals against the opponent while defending your own net.
The game offers various modes, including a tournament mode simulating Euro 2000, where you must advance through group stages and knockout rounds to win the championship. Additionally, there's an exhibition match mode allowing you to quickly jump into a game with any team.
The graphics of Three Lions (Europe) are designed in a 2D style with a top-down or slight isometric view, typical for GBC games. Players are depicted clearly enough, and the stadium is also rendered sufficiently for player recognition. In-game sounds include crowd cheers, referee whistles, and sound effects for kicks and passes, adding to the match atmosphere.
While not as deep as larger console football games, Three Lions (Europe) remains a good entertainment choice for football fans on the GBC, especially those who want to experience leading the "Three Lions" to glory.