FIFA International Soccer hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1994 on the Super Nintendo, this retro classic from EA Sports is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
FIFA International Soccer is a 1993 association football video game developed by EA Canada's Extended Play Productions team and published by EA Sports. The game was released for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis console in December 1993 and ported to numerous other systems in 1994.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind FIFA International Soccer
EA US gave the go-ahead for the project to proceed, and a team of ten developers at EA's Canadian studios began work on the project led by Bruce McMillan. EA's European arm carried out research into the possibility of a sports game that would appeal to European audiences and decided that an association football game would stand the best chance of success, predicting high sales figures. Electronic Arts (EA) had first ventured in the sports games market in 1988 with an American football title, John Madden Football.
The football game market leader at the time was Sensible Soccer, followed by Kick Off, which both used top-down viewpoints. The licence for the forthcoming 1994 FIFA World Cup tournament was held by U.S. Other EA Sports titles held official licences from the leagues depicted to allow real team names, players and stadia to be included, and with a view to securing the same for their football title, EA signed a five-year deal with football's governing body, FIFA.
How FIFA International Soccer Plays
FIFA International Soccer simulates the sport of association football. The computer-controlled goalkeeper will kick the ball to the opposing player, giving the other an easy chance to score. The players can choose to control a footballer on the same team or on opposing teams.
In particular, the game is based on international matches. An oversight by the developers makes it easy to score a goal by making a player stand in front of the opponent's goalkeeper when he holds the ball in his hands and is about to clear it away. League consists of eight teams who contest a double round-robin tournament.
Why Players Still Load It Up
They described it as the "killer-app graphics showhorse" for the 3DO console, awarding it a maximum five star score. A sequel, FIFA Soccer 95, was released in July 1994 exclusively for the Mega Drive/Genesis. EA initially anticipated sales of around 300,000 copies of the game in Europe.
The One, however, describes the control system as "excellent – to the point that it's easier to control" in comparison to the Mega Drive. The series passed 100 million total sales in 2010, and EA's licence to use the FIFA title runs through to 2022. There are 48 national teams in the game: AFC CAF CONCACAF CONMEBOL OFC UEFA
FIFA International Soccer — Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play FIFA International Soccer online for free?
Absolutely. The full game loads in the player at the top of this page and runs right in your browser — no installs, no plugins, no waiting.
Do I need a controller to play FIFA International Soccer?
No. Keyboard controls work out of the box (see the controls panel), and any USB or Bluetooth gamepad is detected automatically.
Who developed FIFA International Soccer?
Development was handled by Extended Play Productions, Creative Assembly, Tiertex (GG), Tec Toy (MS), with EA Sports publishing the release.
Where can I buy the original FIFA International Soccer?
See the "Other Places You Can Get This Game" section below the article for legitimate places to buy real-world versions.