Underplayed Gems

Nintendo World Cup (1990)

Nintendo World Cup cover
Developer
Technos Japan
Publisher
Nintendo, Playtronic
Platforms
Arcade, Nintendo Entertainment System
Genres
Sport
Rating
3.5 of 5, 31 player ratings

How it feels

Pick a nation and battle through over-the-top arcade soccer with flashy super moves toward the World Cup trophy.

arcade-stylesportscompetitivefast-pacedmultiplayerfunaction-packed

About

The eyes of the world are upon you. National pride is at stake. Only seconds left and the crowd rises in anticipation of the greatest upset in soccer history. The horn sounds and you've won it all! The coveted world cup trophy is yours! Pick your team and plan your game strategy. Use advanced super moves like the Bicycle Kick or the Super Header. Choose from 13 teams, representing countries from around the world. Defeat your opponents and you're on your way to the prestigious world cup final. Bring the excitement of international soccer home with Nintendo World Cup!

Screenshots

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