Play World Cup Striker (Japan) Online
The pixel players move like wind-up toys, but nailing a long shot with that weird bouncy ball while the crowd roars? Pure '90s magic. Slide tackles feel brutal once you get the timing down.
World Cup Striker came out for the Super Nintendo in 1994, developed by Rage Software. It was one of many sports titles on the system, trying to capture the energy of the World Cup with 16-bit graphics and simple controls. It didn't have the polish of some bigger names, but it had its own charm for fans of the sport.
You control a team of soccer players, moving them up the field to score goals against international opponents. The main objective is to win the World Cup tournament. Signature mechanics include a unique bouncing ball that behaves unpredictably, making long passes and shots a real challenge, and a slide tackle that requires precise timing to dispossess an opponent without drawing a foul. The pacing is fast, almost frantic, and the difficulty can spike sharply against better teams. It feels like a scrappy, slightly unrefined arcade match where a lucky bounce can decide everything.
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