World Class Soccer

Game review

World Class Soccer kicked its way onto DOS in 1990, offering soccer fans a digital playground to showcase their virtual football skills. This game provided a pixelated but charming game experience. The game focused on delivering a straightforward soccer experience, capturing the essence of the sport with simple mechanics. Whether you were playing a quick friendly match or competing in a tournament, World Class Soccer aimed to recreate the excitement and strategy of real-life soccer.

The graphics were quite basic, with a top-down view of the pitch and small, 2D player sprites. Despite these limitations, the game managed to convey a sense of the action and pace that makes soccer so thrilling. The controls were simple, making it easy for anyone to pick up and play, but mastering the game and scoring goals still required skill and strategy.

One aspect that stood out in World Class Soccer was its attempt to simulate different aspects of soccer, like passing, shooting, and tackling, albeit in a rudimentary form. This approach gave players a taste of what it's like to control a soccer team, even if the game couldn't provide the depth and complexity of real-world soccer.

While World Class Soccer might not impress with flashy graphics or intricate gameplay mechanics, it held its charm as a retro soccer game. It offered a fun and accessible way for soccer fans to enjoy their favorite sport, making it a delightful trip down memory lane for those who remember the early days of computer gaming.