Play Power Soccer (Japan) Online

Game Overview

Power Soccer (Japan) is one of those NES sports games that somehow nails the chaos of arcade soccer without overcomplicating things. You pick a team—I always go for the red guys, no idea why—and suddenly you're in this frantic back-and-forth where every shot feels like it could either sail gloriously into the net or hilariously ricochet off three players first. The controls are stupidly simple: pass, shoot, and sprint until your thumb aches.

Matches fly by in minutes, which is great because you'll absolutely demand a rematch after losing to a last-second goal. It’s got that same unpredictable energy as Nintendo World Cup, just without the occasional glitch where players turn into weird blobs. The graphics are basic, sure, but there’s something satisfying about how the ball pings around like it’s made of rubber. Perfect for when you want that old-school, no-frills competition vibe.

Still holds up if you’re into retro sports games—just don’t expect fancy replays or commentary.