Tecmo World Soccer '96 Neo Geo box art

Neo Geo · Sports

Tecmo World Soccer '96

SystemNeo Geo
Released1996
GenreSports
DeveloperTecmo
PublisherSNK
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Released for the Neo Geo in 1996, Tecmo World Soccer '96 is a sports game developed by Tecmo and published by SNK.

It landed about 6 years into the Neo Geo's life. Other notable Neo Geo releases from 1996 include Super Dodge Ball. Among the 14 Neo Geo sports games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Tecmo World Soccer '96 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Tecmo World Soccer '96 gameplay screenshot on Neo Geo
In-game screenshot (Neo Geo)

Tecmo World Soccer '96 walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Neo Geo games today

Neo Geo games are built for short, intense arcade sessions and are at their best head-to-head with a friend. Most of the library has been re-released on modern platforms, and the games also run in arcade emulators such as Rec0m88's MAME support.

Tecmo World Soccer '96 FAQ

When did Tecmo World Soccer '96 come out on the Neo Geo?

Tecmo World Soccer '96 was released for the Neo Geo in 1996.

Who made Tecmo World Soccer '96?

It was developed by Tecmo and published by SNK.

How long does Tecmo World Soccer '96 take to play?

As a sports game, Tecmo World Soccer '96 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 Tecmo World Soccer '96 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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