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World Soccer

World Soccer, known as Great Soccer in the US and Super Futebol in Brazil, is a sports game developed and published by Sega for the Sega Master System. The game was rereleased in Japan a year later under the…

27 October 1985

World Soccer is a sport developed by Sega Enterprises, Ltd., released 27 October 1985 on Sega Master System/Mark III.

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What World Soccer is

World Soccer is a sport game developed by Sega Enterprises, Ltd. and released in 1985. It is available on Sega Master System/Mark III only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Dribble, passes, corner kicks, etc. Retrieve the opponent's ball by tackling. Get past his strong defense with an overhead shot. Take advantage of a split—second unguarded goal and head the ball into the net. Also features Penalty Kicks to decide a tie game.
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

World Soccer launched on 27 October 1985, within three weeks of Gauntlet and Paradroid.

Released around the same time: Gauntlet, Paradroid.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Quick answers

World Soccer — frequently asked questions

When did World Soccer come out?
World Soccer was released on 27 October 1985 for Sega Master System/Mark III.

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