Underplayed Gems

Tecmo World Cup Soccer (1991)

Tecmo World Cup Soccer cover
Platforms
Nintendo Entertainment System
Genres
Sport
Rating
3.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
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How it feels

A simple overhead soccer game with quick pick-up-and-play matches for one or two players.

sportsarcade-stylecasualfast-pacedcompetitivesimpletwo-player

About

Tecmo World Cup Soccer is a simple soccer game with an overhead view. Only one mode (World Cup) is available, playable by either one player against the computer AI or two players against each other. Any of the sixteen available national teams can be selected by the player; the opponent cannot be chosen manually if controlled by the AI. The game itself allows only basic moves such as passing, shooting, and side-sliding during defense. There is no team management or strategy available, and no options for game rules and conditions.

Screenshots

Tecmo World Cup Soccer screenshot 1Tecmo World Cup Soccer screenshot 2

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.