World Cup Soccer: Italia '90 Deep cut
Commodore 64 · Sports
World Cup Carnival
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| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Artic Software |
| Publisher | U.S. Gold |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | FIFA World Cup |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by Artic Software and published by U.S. Gold, World Cup Carnival arrived on the Commodore 64 as a sports game.
It is part of the FIFA World Cup series; on the C64 you can also try World Cup Soccer: Italia '90. The series also appears on other systems with 2002 FIFA World Cup (PS1) and World Cup 98 (PS1).
World Cup Carnival supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing World Cup Carnival is like
Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.
Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
World Cup Carnival walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for World Cup Carnival.
If you like World Cup Carnival, the Matrix also picks…
2002 FIFA World Cup Classic
World Cup 98 Classic
John Madden Football Classic
1080° Snowboarding Classic
FIFA International Soccer Classic
Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
World Cup Carnival FAQ
Who made World Cup Carnival?
It was developed by Artic Software and published by U.S. Gold.
Is World Cup Carnival multiplayer?
Yes. World Cup Carnival supports up to 2 players.
How long does World Cup Carnival take to play?
As a sports game, World Cup Carnival typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about World Cup Carnival on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.