Play FIFA 97 - Gold Edition Online
Tighter controls make this the first FIFA where dribbling actually feels right—that gravelly "Goooal!" call still hits after a last-minute winner. Chunky pixel celebrations and swelling crowd noise give it more charm than modern versions.
FIFA 97 Gold Edition came out for the Super Nintendo in 1996, published by EA Sports. It was one of the later soccer games on the system, arriving when the SNES was still widely played but nearing the end of its life. The game offered updated rosters and some visual refinements over earlier FIFA titles, fitting right in with what players expected from a mid-90s sports release.
You control a team of eleven players, passing and shooting to score more goals than the opponent. The main objective is to win matches across various tournaments and friendly modes. Signature mechanics include more responsive dribbling compared to past versions, allowing for tighter ball control, and the ability to perform sliding tackles to dispossess attackers. The pacing is generally quick, with matches that can turn on a single breakaway, and the difficulty feels fair but challenging against stronger teams. It feels satisfying to set up a play and finally beat the keeper after several attempts.
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