Classic Games Database
ClassicGames DB

Champions World Class Soccer

Review
Also known as
Champions World Class Soccer Endorsed by Paris Saint-Germain Champions World Class Soccer Endorsed by Ryan Giggs Champions World Class Soccer empfohlen von Sepp Maier チャンピオンズ ワールドクラスサッカー

Control 32 national teams in exhibition matches or tournaments using basic passing, shooting, and tackling mechanics.

Champions World Class Soccer was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1994 by Flying Edge/Acclaim. The legacy year 1993 is incorrect for the SNES version; the game was first released on SNES in 1994. No earlier platform release exists, so the original release year is also 1994.

About Champions World Class Soccer

Champions World Class Soccer is a soccer simulation for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It presents matches from a third-person side view with a slight downward tilt. The available modes include single exhibition matches, a full tournament, and a two-player exhibition option.

Gameplay mechanics are straightforward, limited to passing, shooting, and tackling, with an additional button for switching control between athletes. Teams are represented only by nationality, as individual player names are not displayed. Each national side has statistical ratings for speed, offense, and defense, and various tactical formations can be chosen.

Several match conditions can be adjusted prior to play. The options menu allows players to set the half length, toggle fouls and offside rules on or off, and utilize a radar display to track positioning. Tournament progress is saved via a password system. In its European release, the game features an endorsement from footballer Ryan Giggs.

Champions World Class Soccer Screenshots

12 images
Title screen (US/European version)
Title screen (The Japanese version is the same except the Canadian flag is replaced with a Japanese flag.)
Main menu
Select your team.
Select your opponent.
Select your field formation.
Is the goalie control automatic, semi-automatic or manual?
An announcer for the TV broadcast.
The coin toss to see who kicks off.
The announcer telling everyone about the Welsh victory.
Main menu (JP)
Announcer (JP)