- Studio: SEGA Enterprises
- Design: Martin W. Ward,David Percival,Peter J. Cook
- Music: Mark Cooksey
- This Game is: 36 year s old / 1989
- Console: Sega Master System (SMS)
Description
Step into the world of retro gaming with World Championship Soccer, a classic released on Sega Genesis in North America in September 1989. The game, known in Europe as World Cup Italia '90, was the first FIFA World Cup official licensed franchise game. It takes you back to the 1990 FIFA World Cup tournament held in Italy, allowing you to choose from 24 different playable countries. Not only does it feature the official logo and the mascot, but it also offers a top-down view of a simplified soccer game. With no fouls, substitutions, or strategies, players must focus only on dribbling, passing, and scoring. The teams are rated on a scale from 1 to 5 based on speed, skill, defense, and keeper attributes. It's time to revisit the classic thrill of soccer with this retro gem.