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Intellivision · Sports
World Cup Soccer
| System | Intellivision |
|---|---|
| Released | 1985 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Nice Ideas |
| Publisher | Intv Corp |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Developed by Nice Ideas and published by Intv Corp, World Cup Soccer arrived on the Intellivision in 1985 as a sports game.
It landed about 6 years into the Intellivision's life. Among the 25 Intellivision sports games in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.
Nice Ideas also made Championship Tennis for the Intellivision.
World Cup 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 Intellivision hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing World Cup 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
If you like World Cup Soccer, the Matrix also picks…
The Activision Decathlon Classic
1080° Snowboarding Classic
FIFA International Soccer Classic
Tennis Classic
FIFA 97 Classic
FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 Classic
Baseball Classic
Playing Intellivision games today
Intellivision games reward patience: many are slower, more strategic designs than their Atari rivals. Official compilations have kept a large part of the library available on modern platforms.
World Cup Soccer FAQ
When did World Cup Soccer come out on the Intellivision?
World Cup Soccer was released for the Intellivision in 1985.
Who made World Cup Soccer?
It was developed by Nice Ideas and published by Intv Corp.
Is World Cup Soccer multiplayer?
Yes. World Cup Soccer supports up to 2 players.
How long does World Cup Soccer take to play?
As a sports game, World Cup 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.
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.