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The first entry in the FIFA series brings football to the Mega Drive with an isometric 16-bit presentation, and it shines most in couch matches against a friend. It laid the foundation for one of the biggest sports game franchises.
What defines FIFA International Soccer:
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The closest matches for FIFA International Soccer are FIFA 99, NHL 98 and International Superstar Soccer Deluxe. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes FIFA International Soccer special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
97 %
Best match
A classic late-90s football sim featuring leagues and clubs from across Europe, including the new European Dream League. A nostalgic pick for couch matches against friends.
97 %
Gameplay comes before story
A classic 1997 hockey game with faster gameplay, four action buttons, on-the-fly tactics and new commentators. Graphics were improved, including 3Dfx support.
97 %
Gameplay comes before story
A 1990s Konami football game featuring national teams and fluid arcade-style play, best enjoyed in head-to-head matches against friends.
96 %
Bright, upbeat tone
SNK's arcade-style soccer game with twelve national teams competing in the SNK Cup, first in group play and then in knockout rounds. Fast, simple matches that work especially well against a friend.
96 %
Gameplay comes before story
A classic entry in the FIFA football series with more responsive players and a reworked first touch system that makes freestyle moves and placed passes easier. It shines most in local multiplayer matches against friends.
94 %
Gameplay comes before story
EA Canada's football simulation with licensed teams and leagues, best enjoyed in head-to-head matches against friends. As the last entry on GameCube and Xbox, it also marks the shift to the next console generation.
94 %
Bright, upbeat tone
The ancestor of arcade games: two paddles, one ball and a pure reflex duel in minimalist table tennis style. It could hardly be simpler, which is exactly why it became a landmark in video game history.
93 %
Gameplay comes before story
EA Sports' 2008 football entry delivers realistic matches, official licenses and strong multiplayer fun, whether on the couch or online. Improved animations and modes like Be a Pro add to the appeal.
93 %
Bright, upbeat tone
A classic 16-bit tennis game from the SNES era with quick arcade controls and a Mode 7 court perspective. It shines in head-to-head play, where shot timing and placement decide rallies.
93 %
Gameplay comes before story
A late-90s wrestling brawler featuring WWF superstars, signature and finishing moves, special matches like Steel Cage, and four-player bouts. A create-a-wrestler mode lets you build your own fighters.