Nintendo World Cup
The eyes of the world are upon you. National pride is at stake. Only seconds left and the crowd rises in anticipation of the greatest upset in soccer history. The horn sounds and you've won it all! The coveted…
Nintendo World Cup is a sport developed by Technos Japan, released 1 December 1990 on Nintendo Entertainment System and Arcade.
What Nintendo World Cup is
Nintendo World Cup is a sport game developed by Technos Japan and released in 1990. It was published by Nintendo. It is available on Nintendo Entertainment System and Arcade.
The premise, in the publisher's words
The eyes of the world are upon you. National pride is at stake. Only seconds left and the crowd rises in anticipation of the greatest upset in soccer history. The horn sounds and you've won it all! The coveted world cup trophy is yours! Pick your team and plan your game strategy. Use advanced super moves like the Bicycle Kick or the Super Header. Choose from 13 teams, representing countries from around the world. Defeat your opponents and you're on your way to the prestigious world cup final. Bring the excitement of international soccer home with Nintendo World Cup!
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 4 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.
Where it sits in the Kunio-kun series
Nintendo World Cup is the 21st of 96 entries we hold in the Kunio-kun series. The next entry was Nekketsu Kouha Kunio-kun: Bangai Rantou-hen in 1990.
What it launched against
Nintendo World Cup launched on 1 December 1990, within three weeks of Super Mario World, F-Zero and Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse.
Released around the same time: Super Mario World, F-Zero, Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
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Quick answers
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