Super Formation Soccer 96: World Club Edition SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Sports

Super Formation Soccer 96: World Club Edition

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SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1996
GenreSports
DeveloperHuman
PublisherHuman
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesSuper Soccer
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Super Formation Soccer 96: World Club Edition is a sports game released in 1996 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Human.

It landed about 5 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1996 include Super Mario RPG, FIFA 97 and Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!.

It is part of the Super Soccer series; on the SNES you can also try Super Formation Soccer II and Super Formation Soccer 95: della Serie A. Human also made Clock Tower, Super Soccer and F1 Pole Position for the SNES.

Super Formation Soccer 96: World Club Edition supports up to 4 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 SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Super Formation Soccer 96: World Club Edition gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Super Formation Soccer 96: World Club Edition FAQ

When did Super Formation Soccer 96: World Club Edition come out on the SNES?

Super Formation Soccer 96: World Club Edition was released for the Super Nintendo in 1996.

Who made Super Formation Soccer 96: World Club Edition?

It was developed by Human.

Is Super Formation Soccer 96: World Club Edition multiplayer?

Yes. Super Formation Soccer 96: World Club Edition supports up to 4 players.

How long does Super Formation Soccer 96: World Club Edition take to play?

As a sports game, Super Formation Soccer 96: World Club Edition 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 Super Formation Soccer 96: World Club Edition 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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