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FIFA Soccer 96 hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1995 on the Super Nintendo, this retro classic from EA Sports, Black Pearl Software is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
It is the third entry in the FIFA series, its tagline being "Next Generation Soccer". The SNES and Mega Drive/Genesis editions used the FIFA 95 engine.
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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 Soccer 96
FIFA 96 was the first game in the series to use the Virtual Stadium game engine. FIFA Soccer 96 (also known as FIFA 96: Virtual Soccer Stadium) is a 1995 football video game developed by Extended Play Productions and released by EA Sports for the Mega Drive/Genesis, Sega Saturn, 32X, Game Gear, PlayStation, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, and MS-DOS-compatible operating systems. It is the third entry in the FIFA series, its tagline being "Next Generation Soccer".
It was the first in the series to feature real-time 3D graphics on the Saturn, PlayStation, 32X, and DOS versions, using technology called "Virtual Stadium". The SNES and Mega Drive/Genesis editions used the FIFA 95 engine. It is also the first in the series to use real player names and positions, with ranking, transfer and team customisation tools.
How FIFA Soccer 96 Plays
FIFA Soccer 96 (also known as FIFA 96: Virtual Soccer Stadium) is a 1995 football video game developed by Extended Play Productions and released by EA Sports for the Mega Drive/Genesis, Sega Saturn, 32X, Game Gear, PlayStation, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, and MS-DOS-compatible operating systems. It is the third entry in the FIFA series, its tagline being "Next Generation Soccer". It was the first in the series to feature real-time 3D graphics on the Saturn, PlayStation, 32X, and DOS versions, using technology called "Virtual Stadium".
The SNES and Mega Drive/Genesis editions used the FIFA 95 engine. It is also the first in the series to use real player names and positions, with ranking, transfer and team customisation tools.
Why Players Still Load It Up
He added that even with all the devotion to realism, the game is also tremendously fun, and concluded to be one of the best games for the Saturn. Computer Game Review gave the MS-DOS a "Platinum Triad" score and called it "the best soccer game, if not the best sports game available, bar none." Reviewing the PlayStation version, Maximum applauded the game for the realism in the player controls and AI behavior, as well as the large number of features, such as the multiple camera angles and league play. Reviewing the Genesis version, a Next Generation critic judged that the game continued the FIFA tradition of improving with each installment, particularly praising the inclusion of real soccer leagues and players.
GamePros brief review of the Game Boy version stated that it "may be the best sports title of the year for the handheld systems. Comparing it to the PlayStation version, they remarked that the Saturn version has more vibrant colors and larger sprites, but rougher characters and less smooth scrolling. A Next Generation critic was wildly enthusiastic about the game's accurate recreation of real professional soccer, particularly remarking that it is possible to identify individual players on the field just by looking at them, and that executing game plans produces realistic results.
FIFA Soccer 96 — Frequently Asked Questions
Can I save my progress in FIFA Soccer 96?
It does — with a free account you can snapshot the game at any point using save states, then pick it up later from exactly that spot.
How many players does FIFA Soccer 96 support?
FIFA Soccer 96 supports 1 player(s) in this browser version.
Can I play FIFA Soccer 96 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 Soccer 96?
No. Keyboard controls work out of the box (see the controls panel), and any USB or Bluetooth gamepad is detected automatically.