Super Formation Soccer on SNES is one of those early soccer games that somehow nails the chaos of the sport without overcomplicating things. The controls are straightforward—pass, shoot, tackle—but matches get surprisingly tense, especially when you're down a goal in the second half. The pixelated players have this weird charm, like their little running animations when they sprint for a loose ball.

What I love is how the game doesn’t bog you down with endless menus or tactics. Pick a team (Japan’s weirdly overpowered), adjust your formation if you’re feeling fancy, and just play. The AI isn’t brilliant, but it’s aggressive—expect some brutal slide tackles. And the goals? Pure serotonin when you nail a long-range shot and the keeper flails at air.

It’s not FIFA, but for a 16-bit soccer fix, it holds up way better than it should. Just don’t expect fancy commentary or realistic physics—this is pure arcade-style fun with a side of nostalgia.