Play Fifa Soccer 96 (usa, Europe) (en,fr,de,es,it,sv) Online

FIFA Soccer 96 came out for the Sega Genesis, known as the Mega Drive in Europe, in 1995. It was developed and published by EA Sports, arriving at a time when the 16-bit console was still a major platform for sports games. This release followed a few earlier entries, building on what the series had started.

You control a full team of eleven players, switching between them to pass, tackle, and shoot. The main objective is to outscore your opponent by getting the ball into the net. A couple of its signature mechanics are the isometric view, which gave the pitch a pseudo-3D look, and the inclusion of real player names and teams, which was a big step for the series. The game moves at a brisk pace, and matches can quickly swing from defense to attack. It feels responsive and direct, a solid translation of soccer onto the Genesis.