Play Tecmo World Soccer '96 neo geo Online

Chunky pixel players bulldoze through slide tackles while the ref ignores everything—just pure, chaotic arcade soccer where the ball has a mind of its own. Two-player matches turn into absolute mayhem.

Released: 1996

File size: 7.38 MB

Game Overview

Okay, so Tecmo World Soccer '96 on Neo Geo is basically the opposite of modern FIFA—no fancy animations, no commentary, just pure arcade soccer chaos. The players look like chunky little sprites, and the ball physics are hilariously unpredictable. Slide tackles? More like slide murder. You’ll foul constantly and not even care because the ref barely calls anything.

It’s fast, dumb fun—pick a country, mash buttons, and watch your team bulldoze through defenders like they’re made of paper. The controls are simple (no fancy skill moves here), but the AI can still surprise you with sudden counterattacks. And yeah, the graphics are pixelated as hell, but there’s something charming about how over-the-top the animations get when someone scores.

Best part? Two-player matches turn into pure anarchy. If you’ve got a friend who doesn’t mind retro jank, this is a great way to kill half an hour yelling at the screen.