Fever Pitch Soccer Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports

Fever Pitch Soccer

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SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1995
GenreSports
DeveloperU.S. Gold
PublisherU.S. Gold
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBKA
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995, Fever Pitch Soccer is a sports game developed by U.S. Gold. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Head-On Soccer.

It landed about 6 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1995 include Mortal Kombat 3, Comix Zone and Ristar.

U.S. Gold also made Flashback, Winter Olympics and Olympic Gold for the Genesis.

Fever Pitch Soccer 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 Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Fever Pitch Soccer 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Fever Pitch Soccer gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Fever Pitch Soccer cheats & codes

4 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Team 1 Score Modifier (P1)FFDEC9:XX
Team 2 Score Modifier (P2/CPU)FFDF11:XX

See all Fever Pitch Soccer cheats

Fever Pitch Soccer walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Fever Pitch Soccer.

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

Fever Pitch Soccer FAQ

When did Fever Pitch Soccer come out on the Genesis?

Fever Pitch Soccer was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995.

Who made Fever Pitch Soccer?

It was developed by U.S. Gold.

Is Fever Pitch Soccer multiplayer?

Yes. Fever Pitch Soccer supports up to 2 players.

How long does Fever Pitch Soccer take to play?

As a sports game, Fever Pitch Soccer 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 Fever Pitch Soccer 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.

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