Play Tony Meolas Sidekicks Soccer Online

Tony Meola's Sidekicks Soccer came out for the Super Nintendo in 1993, developed by Sculptured Software. It was one of many sports titles on the system, trying to carve out a space with its own style of play. It didn't have the big league licenses, so it had to stand on its mechanics alone.

You control a team of players on a field that tilts and slopes, making every pass and shot feel a little unpredictable. The main goal is to score more goals than the other team, of course, but the real challenge is mastering the passing game; dribbling is often too slow and clumsy. You pick from a huge selection of 64 international teams, each with their own strengths. The commentators repeat the same handful of phrases constantly, which becomes a strange, persistent background noise to the matches. It feels like a chaotic, almost clumsy attempt at soccer, where a good through pass is your best friend.