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You've got to be fast on your feet to keep up with Nintendo SOCCER! Enjoy World Cup action as you move your team up and down the field to victory! Perform Kickoffs, Throw-ins, Goal kicks and Corner kicks just like in a real soccer match. You can choose a computer team or a friend as your oppon...

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Developer
Iwasaki Electronics

Released on
1985

Size
1–2 Players

Version
NES

Requirements
Nintendo Entertainment System

Downloads
Sports

Publisher
Nintendo

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

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You’ve got to be fast on your feet to keep up with Nintendo SOCCER!

Enjoy World Cup action as you move your team up and down the field to victory! Perform Kickoffs, Throw-ins, Goal kicks and Corner kicks just like in a real soccer match. You can choose a computer team or a friend as your opponent. Then select a skill level 1-5. Youll love Nintendo’s state-of-the-art graphics and realistic game play, and of course, the head-to-head competition that youll control just with your fingertips! If you miss out on this exciting Nintendo game pak, youll be kicking yourself!

Soccer

Overview & History

Released by Nintendo in 1985 as part of the pioneering Sports Series for the Famicom and later brought to the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in North America in 1987, Soccer was an early milestone in virtual athletics. While it lacked any overarching storyline, the game captured the global spirit of international competition by letting players choose from seven distinct national teams: the USA, Great Britain, Japan, West Germany, France, Brazil, and Spain. Each squad was color-coded and boasted a unique national flag displayed on the scoreboard, laying the groundwork for the future of sports gaming.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Unlike modern sprawling football simulations, NES Soccer offered a fast-paced, arcade-style 7-on-7 match format featuring a goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders, and forwards, but notably omitting referees and fouls—meaning slide tackles were entirely risk-free. Before kick-off, players could select match lengths (ranging from 15 to 45 minutes) and choose between a standard pitch or a slippery ice-skating field mode that drastically altered ball physics and momentum. The mechanics relied heavily on sharp passing, predictive positioning, and mastering the tricky curving arc of the ball when striking it from a distance. The iconic halftime show featured tiny, charming cheerleaders bouncing to a catchy chiptune beat, offering a delightful and memorable touch of personality.