FIFA 98: Road to World Cup
FIFA 98: Road to World Cup is a soccer simulation game published by Electronic Arts for the Sega Genesis, released in 1997, and it is based on the 1998 FIFA World Cup. You control a team, playing a full game of soccer with a top-down perspective, with a focus on passing, dribbling, shooting, and defense, using a control scheme that emphasizes strategy and timing.
The gameplay involves using the D-pad and buttons to move your players, pass, shoot, and tackle, with a variety of offensive and defensive strategies to employ. The game features a tournament mode where you can compete for the World Cup, and a two-player mode for head-to-head competition.
A unique feature of FIFA 98: Road to World Cup is the "World Cup" license – the game features officially licensed teams from the 1998 World Cup, allowing you to play as your favorite national teams, and the game includes a tournament mode where you compete for the championship. The game also features a "qualifying" mode, where you must qualify for the World Cup.
FIFA 98: Road to World Cup is a solid soccer game on the Genesis, offering a great World Cup experience for fans of the sport.