World Cup Striker (or Elite Soccer, depending on where you played it) is one of those early '90s SNES sports games that somehow nails the chaotic energy of actual soccer. The controls are simple—pass, shoot, tackle—but matches get surprisingly intense, especially when you’re down a goal in the last few minutes. The pixelated players have this weirdly charming stiffness to them, like they’re running through mud, but it works.

You’ve got all the big national teams from the '94 World Cup era, though don’t expect perfect accuracy—some player names are hilariously off. The commentary is barebones (just text popping up), but the crowd noise and referee whistle still get stuck in your head. It’s not as polished as later soccer games, but there’s something addictive about its rough edges. If you’ve got a buddy for couch multiplayer, it’s a solid way to burn an afternoon.