World Class Fussball/Soccer[a] is a football video game developed by Brian A. Rice Inc. and published by Atari Corporation for the Atari Lynx in 1992.
| World Class Fussball/Soccer | |
|---|---|
 Cover art in all regions | |
| Developer(s) | Brian A. Rice, Inc. |
| Publisher(s) | Atari Corporation |
| Designer(s) | Brian A. Rice Ted R. Niemiec W. B. Norris IV |
| Programmer(s) | Rob McCool |
| Artist(s) | Glenn Leszczak Joel Seider Rick Incrocci |
| Composer(s) | Clifford Falls Chuck Batson |
| Platform(s) | Atari Lynx |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Sports |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer (up to two players via ComLynx) |
Gameplay
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In World Class Fussball/Soccer, there are 131 different countries to play with and against.[1][2] The premise of the game is that players have made it to the "World Class Finals" and are facing against the defending World Champions.[1]
Players are able to set the length of the match anywhere from 10 to 90 minutes. They are equally able to set the field conditions, such as whether the field is dry or muddy, and the computer's skill level.[3][4]
The gameplay takes the structure of a regular soccer game, with features like throw-ins, corner kicks, and fouls.[3]
There is the option to tackle, either from the side or by kicking. The game offers full control of the goalie, and all squad members. However, the game automatically switches to the player who controls the ball.[3]
Development and release
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Reception
edit| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| AllGame |    [5] |
| IGN | 5.0 / 10[3] |
| Consolemania | 70 / 100[6] |
| Joypad | 82%[7] |
| Joystick | 88%[8] |
| Power Play | 35%[9] |
| Player One | 51%[10] |
| Video Games | 38%[11] |
| Zero | 50 / 100[12] |
Robert A Jung reviewed the game which was published to IGN, in his final verdict he wrote "This game has the ingredients for a quality soccer game, but assembles them into a disappointing ensemble that could have been better." Giving a score of 5 out of 10.[3]
Kyle Knight of AllGame Guide gave the game one and a half out of five stars. He criticized the game’s "incredibly skittish camera and awkward viewpoint," ending by saying it was "a frustrating experience that only the most ardent of soccer fans could enjoy."[13]
Notes
edit- ^ Also known as World Class Soccer at the splash screen.
References
edit- ^ a b World Class Fussball/Soccer game manual (Atari Lynx, US)
- ^ "Kultboy.com - DIE Kult-Seite über die alten Spiele-Magazine und Retro-Games!". www.kultboy.com. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ a b c d e A. Jung, Robert (July 6, 1999). "World Class Soccer - This game has the ingredients for a quality soccer game." IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved 2019-04-28.
- ^ "World Class Soccer (1992)". MobyGames. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ Knight, Kyle. "World Class Soccer - Review". AllGame. Archived from the original on 14 November 2014. Retrieved 2019-04-28.
- ^ "Atari Attack: World Class Soccer (Lynx)". Consolemania (in Italian). No. 16. Xenia Edizioni. February 1993. p. 25.
- ^ Nini, Nourdine (January 1993). "Lynx - World Class Soccer - 1 Play Football Match!". Joypad (in French). No. 16. Yellow Media. p. 138.
- ^ Nini, Nourdine (January 1993). "Console News - Lynx - World Class Soccer". Joystick (in French). No. 34. Anuman Interactive. p. 227.
- ^ Gaksch, Martin (October 1992). "Videospiele / Tests - World Class Soccer". Power Play (in German). No. 55. Future Verlag. p. 158.
- ^ Scamps, Olivier (January–February 1993). "Tests De Jeux - Lynx - World Class Soccer". Player One (in French). No. 27. Média Système Édition. p. 142.
- ^ Paul, Michael (September 1992). "Test - Masse Statt Klasse - World Class Soccer". Video Games (in German). No. 10. Future-Verlag. p. 135.
- ^ Lopez, Amaya (September 1992). "Hand Jobs - World Class Soccer - Lynx". Zero. No. 35. Dennis Publishing. p. 79.
- ^ "World Class Soccer - Review - allgame". 2014-11-14. Archived from the original on 2014-11-14. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
