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Goal!

Goal! is a soccer game from an angled overhead point of view, with the screen scrolling to follow the action. You play with a full team of 11 players, each one rated in 7 different skill categories. You can…

22 December 1988

Goal! is a sport developed by Tose, released 22 December 1988 on Family Computer and Nintendo Entertainment System.

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What Goal! is

Goal! is a sport game developed by Tose and released in 1988. It was published by Jaleco. It is available on Family Computer and Nintendo Entertainment System.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Goal! is a soccer game from an angled overhead point of view, with the screen scrolling to follow the action. You play with a full team of 11 players, each one rated in 7 different skill categories. You can match them against a team controlled by the computer or another player. You can even team up with a friend and match your combined skills against the best computer team. Several game modes are available, including tournament mode, world cup mode, and a goal shooting competition.
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Goal! launched on 22 December 1988, within three weeks of Last Ninja 2: Back with a Vengeance, Keith Van Eron's Pro Soccer, Laser Squad and Cybernoid: The Fighting Machine.

Released around the same time: Last Ninja 2: Back with a Vengeance, Keith Van Eron's Pro Soccer, Laser Squad, Cybernoid: The Fighting Machine.

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Quick answers

Goal! — frequently asked questions

When did Goal! come out?
Goal! was released on 22 December 1988 for Family Computer and Nintendo Entertainment System.
Does Goal! have multiplayer?
Yes. Goal! supports multiplayer.

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