FIFA Soccer 64
| FIFA Soccer 64 | |
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 North American cover | |
| Developer(s) | EA Canada |
| Publisher(s) | Electronic Arts |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo 64 |
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| Genre(s) | Sports |
FIFA Soccer 64 is a video game developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts for the Nintendo 64.
Development
It is similar to the 32-bit versions of FIFA 97 and Japanese counterparts J. League Live 64, and was initially announced under the same title.[1] High numbers of pre-orders for FIFA 64 led Electronic Arts to reverse its recent decision to withdraw from Nintendo 64 software development, instead announcing plans to release several EA Sports games for the Nintendo 64 over the next year.[2]
Gameplay
FIFA Soccer 64 is part of the FIFA video game series.[3]
Reception
Next Generation reviewed the Nintendo 64 version of the game, rating it two stars out of five, and stated that "The only advantage FIFA has over other soccer games is the complete international players license, which means you can play through World Cup games with the real players. However, when you look at quality games like J-League and Goal Storm '97, you realize that the poorly designed FIFA needs some major retooling."[3]
Electronic Gaming Monthly named FIFA Soccer 64 Most Disappointing Sequel in their 1998 Video Game Buyer's Guide, commenting, "FIFA helped demonstrate the power of the 3DO when EA Sports introduced the world's first 32-Bit soccer game [FIFA International Soccer]. Most gamers hoping for another stunning introduction onto the N64 were let down ..." They cited clumsy-looking animation, weak gameplay, and poor frame rate.[4]
Reviews
- Edge #44
- GameSpot - Apr 03, 1997
- Edge - Apr, 1997
- All Game Guide - 1998
References
- ^ "FIFA Soccer '97". GamePro. No. 101. IDG. February 1997. p. 95.
- ^ "In the Studio". Next Generation. No. 30. Imagine Media. June 1997. p. 19.
- ^ a b "Finals". Next Generation. No. 30. Imagine Media. June 1997. p. 112.
- ^ "The Good the Bad and the Silly". 1998 Video Game Buyer's Guide. Ziff Davis. March 1998. p. 28.