FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 Classic
PlayStation · Sports
FIFA 97
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | High Score Productions |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | FIFA |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 25 |
Developed by High Score Productions and published by Electronic Arts, FIFA 97 arrived on the PlayStation in 1996 as a sports game.
It came out in the PS1's second year on the market. Other notable PS1 releases from 1996 include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Crash Bandicoot. Among the 248 PS1 sports games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the FIFA series; on the PS1 you can also try FIFA: Road to World Cup 98, FIFA Soccer 96 and FIFA Football 2004. The series also appears on other systems with FIFA International Soccer (Master System) and FIFA International Soccer (Genesis).
FIFA 97 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 want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing FIFA 97 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
FIFA 97 cheats & codes
7 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Away Team Score Modifier | 800125CC
00?? |
|---|---|
| Home Team Score Modifier | 800125C8
00?? |
| Goal's Score Modifier | 8008FE7C
00?? |
| Infinite Time | 800DE5DC
0000
800DF6FC
0000 |
| Always in 1st Period | 800DF73C
0001
800DF740
0001 |
| Start in 2nd Period | D00DF73C
0001
800DF73C
0002
800DF740
0002 |
FIFA 97 walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for FIFA 97.
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
FIFA 97 FAQ
When did FIFA 97 come out on the PS1?
FIFA 97 was released for the PlayStation in 1996.
Who made FIFA 97?
It was developed by High Score Productions and published by Electronic Arts.
Is FIFA 97 multiplayer?
Yes. FIFA 97 supports up to 2 players.
How long does FIFA 97 take to play?
As a sports game, FIFA 97 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 FIFA 97 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.