FIFA Soccer 96 (Game Boy)
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FIFA Soccer 96 is a must have for your portable collection. It would be an immense joy for me to have this game complete in a box and maybe someday I will have it but for now I’ll have to be happy just playing it on an emulator. ~Luis Zena
FIFA Soccer 96 (Game Boy)
Back in the era of the classic Gameboy we had our fair share of horrible sport titles. It was a very difficult task to make a sport game playable on such a small screen. With the usual yearly titles though, someone had to eventually get it right. FIFA 96 came out to be a game of greatness that no other title was able to live up to in the portable world. The game is quite fascinating as it contains one of the best responsive controls ever for a portable game of its time. You have your usual modes of play such as friendly, world cup, among others. You can pick over 100 nations so I’m sure your favorite will be there.
Gameplay
The gameplay as I have mentioned is amazing. With such little room for detail, the players look how they are supposed to look. The game is as difficult as you can get according to how difficult you want to play, I hope that made sense. In other words, the game is as tough as you want it to be. The best feeling in the world is when you shoot from the outside and beat a flying goal keeper. The crowd screams and you as well for scoring such an amazing goal. Just so you know, that’s the easiest way to score a goal although you have to practice is very well.
Sound
The sound is not amazing at all. You will hear the main song while you are picking teams but when it comes to playing the match, everything will be silent except the ball. If you do want to hear something though, just foul an opponent real hard and you’ll hear the crowd!
Graphics
Graphics-wise the game is not bad at all. You see what you are supposed to see and with such limit on the portable handheld, you only have so much to work with. The realism of playing a soccer match is there and will be joyful as you will be able to do things you can usually due in the console soccer games. It’s a great way to play soccer on the go, classic soccer!
Final Thoughts
Having put that aside, this is a must have for your portable collection. It would be an immense joy for me to have this game complete in a box and maybe someday I will have it but for now I’ll have to be happy just playing it on an emulator. Enjoy the most beautiful sport in the world, portable style!
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