FIFA International Soccer Overview
FIFA International Soccer introduced a televisual style with match hosts, distinguishing it from other football titles of its era. Its gameplay emphasizes rapid movement, with effective short passing and powerful long range shooting being key features.
The title employs a dimetric pitch perspective, an approach that was novel for the genre at the time. Players control international squads with fictional names, each rated numerically across various skills to indicate their capability.
Match customization includes standard options for fouls, offsides, and duration, with a timer that can run continuously or only during active play. Set pieces are executed by positioning a target box and selecting the type of delivery.
On the tactical side, users can select team formations and one of five strategic approaches, though not all combinations are logically coherent. Defensive and offensive coverage zones for different player positions can also be adjusted.
