Play Tony Meola's Sidekicks Soccer Online

Tony Meola's Sidekicks Soccer came out for the Super Nintendo in 1993, developed by Sculptured Software. It was one of the soccer games on the system that tried to use Mode 7 scaling to give the field a pseudo-3D look, which was a common trick back then to add some depth to sports titles.

You control a single player from behind, pulling off wild bicycle kicks on a warping Mode 7 pitch while learning which teams feel just a little overpowered. The main goal is to score more goals than the opponent, of course, but the real challenge comes from mastering the special moves and set pieces. You can perform sliding tackles, headers, and volleys, with a noticeable emphasis on acrobatic shots that sometimes feel more dramatic than practical. The game moves at a pretty quick pace, and the difficulty can spike depending on the team you face. It feels like a straightforward arcade take on soccer, where pulling off a flashy move is often more satisfying than playing a simple pass.