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FIFA: Road to World Cup 98

Nintendo Super NES

Release Date: 1997

Sports - Soccer

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Description

"FIFA: Road to World Cup 98" is a memorable installment in the FIFA video game series developed by EA Sports, which captivated football fans with its detailed approach to the international scene leading up to the 1998 World Cup in France. Notably, the game was released for various platforms, including the Super NES (SNES), marking one of the last major sports titles to grace the console as it neared the end of its commercial lifespan. In this edition, gamers could choose from 172 national teams to guide through the qualifiers and on to the finals, a vast increase in options compared to previous editions, making it one of the most comprehensive football simulations of its time. The aim was to replicate the international journey as realistically as possible, offering both friendly matches and the pressure-packed qualifiers.

The gameplay in "FIFA: Road to World Cup 98" for the Super NES was robust, featuring an isometric view that was typical of the series during that era. The game included numerous innovations that set new standards for soccer video games, such as the inclusion of various weather conditions that affected gameplay, player stamina, and injuries that could change the course of a match. Also notable was the improved AI, which provided a greater challenge by allowing opponents to react more intelligently to player actions. This title was particularly praised for its authenticity and attention to detail, from the accurate replication of team jerseys and emblems to the inclusion of the original World Cup trophy design. It remains a celebrated example of how sports games could engage and evoke the spirit of international competition, preserving the legacy of a pivotal era in sports gaming history on the SNES platform.