Play FIFA International Soccer on GB Online

EA Sports released FIFA International Soccer for the Game Boy in 1994, bringing a version of their popular soccer series to the handheld. It arrived during a time when portable sports games were often simplified interpretations of their console counterparts, and this one was no exception. The game offered international teams rather than club sides, and the presentation carried that distinct mid-90s EA style, even on the small screen.

You control all eleven players on your chosen national team, moving them up the isometric pitch to score goals. The main objective is to outmaneuver the opposing defense and put the ball in the net. Signature mechanics include making long, lofted passes to switch play and break lines, as well as adjusting your team's formation before matches to emphasize attack or defense. The pacing is deliberate, almost methodical, due to the hardware limitations, and scoring often feels like a hard-won reward. It feels like solving a slow, tactical puzzle with a soccer ball.