Super Formation Soccer 94 is one of those SNES soccer games that somehow nails the chaotic energy of actual matches—not too arcadey, not too sim-heavy, just right. The controls are simple enough (pass, shoot, sprint), but the real fun is in how unpredictable the ball physics feel. One minute you’re threading a perfect through pass, the next your striker whiffs an open goal because the defender nudged him at the worst possible second.

It’s got that classic 90s aesthetic—chunky sprites, pixelated crowds waving flags, and commentary that’s basically just a guy shouting “GOOOOAL!” in Japanese. The World Cup mode is the main draw, but honestly, I spent way too much time in exhibition matches trying to see if I could score from midfield (you can, but it’s stupidly hard).

If you’ve played newer soccer games, the lack of fancy moves or tactical depth might throw you off at first. But there’s something weirdly satisfying about how raw it feels—like you’re playing with a slightly deflated ball on a muddy pitch. Just don’t expect FIFA.