Sega Worldwide Soccer 98
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(Sega Saturn - JP, Action & Adventure)
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Sega
Published_By:
Sega
Released On:
05 Mar 1998
Sega Worldwide Soccer '98 continues the story of international soccer with new additions such as two new stadiums, enhanced animations, faster gameplay, and 60 teams from England, Spain, and France to play against. The game still lacks a full license but includes real player names for the English league.
The gameplay is more fast-paced than its predecessor, with improved movements and ball control. Players can choose from seven different game modes: Friendly match, Club exhibition, Worldwide Cup, Club League, Cup Tournament, and Penalty shootout.
UPC-A:
4974365091873 (Japan)
Part #:
GS-9187 (Japan)
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Manual
Game Guide
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How to Play
Welcome to Sega Worldwide Soccer 98™
Sega Worldwide Soccer 97™ offered you five play modes, everything from single match competition to a whole season of soccer right up through the championship. Sega Worldwide Soccer 98 brings you six play modes, with some changes that will please even the most demanding of soccer fans.
For the first time in Sega soccer history, you can choose your favourite club team to play. That's right, Manchester United, Newcastle, Aston Villa...in all, 60 club teams to choose from. Open up Club Exhibition or Club League and take your favourite club team to the pitch!
We've added two brand new stadiums over the last year, so you now have five battlefields to choose from. Rain or sunshine, night or day, once again you get to set the environmental conditions.
Be sure to check out the Tactics screen, especially the Keeper Select option. It's up to you to decide which players on your team will take the corner, goal and free kicks.
Are you ready to go up against 108 teams from around the world this year? Let's hope so, 'cause Sega soccer is hotter than ever!
Your Match Commentators...
In true pioneering fashion the SEGA team have outdone themselves again, bringing Sega Worldwide Soccer 98 to the forefront of sports titles everywhere. After the success of Gary Bloom's match commentaries in Sega Worldwide Soccer 97, Sega Worldwide Soccer 98 has combined his unique commenting talents with those of Jack Charlton, creating a pairing as yet unrivalled in the gaming world.
Gary Bloom
Gary is widely known for his commentating on Italian football for Channel Four's Football Italia, but also has a wealth of experience as an international football commentator. His experience ranges from World Cup commentaries on Australian networks to English Premier League reporting on SKY TV. Having worked with SEGA on the Sega Worldwide Soccer 97 title, Gary was in a good position to offer his views on the developments made in Sega Worldwide Soccer 98:
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“What struck me immediately about Sega Worldwide Soccer 98 is the recognisable quality of the players, along with the extra movements that they are now capable of.”
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“The use of real player names in the English league clearly adds to the life-like quality of the game, and the incredible number of teams and strips in the new English, French and Spanish leagues will obviously offer a huge variety in match combinations.”
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“Another feature of Sega Worldwide Soccer 98 which I like is the use of a second commentator. Jack Charlton lends an air of authenticity to what is already a very polished game - now every Saturn player has a chance to turn their living or bedroom into one of the great football theatres of the world.”
Jack Charlton
Jack hardly needs an introduction due to his place in history as a member of the 1966 winning English World Cup team. However, as well as his outstanding playing career, Jack has enjoyed huge success as a manager, beginning at Middlesbrough, moving on to manage Sheffield Wednesday and Newcastle United, and finishing his career as manager of the Republic of Ireland. He led the team to World Cup qualifications in 1990 and 1994. It is because of his remarkable footballing background that we...
Save your Worldwide Cup, Club League and Cup Tournament match data and take it with you with the Sega Saturn Backup cartridge (sold separately). From the cartridge, you can download your data into another Saturn machine (handy if you need to head to your friend's house because someone is hogging your Saturn machine).
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Remember to insert and remove the Sega Saturn Backup from your Saturn when the power is OFF.
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Should you insert the cartridge when the power is ON, you could damage the cartridge.
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Refer to the cartridge instruction manual for more info on the proper use of the cartridge.
After Inserting the Game CD...
Once the game has been loaded and the power to the Saturn is ON, the Sega™ and Sega Sports™ logos appear. An intro for Sega Worldwide Soccer 98 begins after the logos. Watch some really good players show their stuff (or press Start to forward to the Title screen, but you'll miss out on the action if you do!). The Title screen appears after the intro.
From the Title screen press Start. Select the language you wish to use for the game. English, French, Spanish, are all available. For an extra challenge to the game, select a language you don't know. Then you get to play and learn a language at the same time (who said the game industry is just entertainment?).
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Press the D-Pad LEFT or RIGHT to highlight, and Button A or C to select.
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If needed, press Button B to deselect.
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Press Start to confirm your selection.
Select the mode you wish to access from the Mode Select screen. Press the D-Pad to highlight, and Start or Button A, C, X or Z to select. Refer to the following pages for descriptions of the game modes.
Mode Types
Friendly Match
The name may be different (this was once called “Exhibition Mode”), but gameplay for this classic favourite is still the same. The 48 national teams stand ready for you to command.
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Play Type (page 16)
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Team Select (page 17)
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Game Setup (pages 17)
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Match Confirm (page 18)
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Strategy (pages 18-20)
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When the Whistle Blows (pages 20-24)
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Match Results (pages 24-25)
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Going for Another Match (page 2
Tips & Maps
System
Refer to the formation chart to decide which team formation to use, scrolling through options with the D-Pad and selecting with Button A or C.
Defence Type
Choose between LINE DEFENCE, which sets all defenders in a line, or SWEEPER, which places a player behind the defense line to stop attacks, by highlighting and pressing Button A or C.
Kicker Select
Press the D-Pad UP or DOWN to select the kick type and the player to take the kick, then press Button A or C to confirm each selection.
Change Members Screen, Opponent Members Screen
Use the two level ratings and the symbol indicating overall condition to decide which players to start or rest.
Red Arrow
Indicates peak condition; this is the best possible state for a player.
Orange Arrow
Indicates nothing wrong with the player; they are ready to play.
Yellow Diamond
Indicates fair condition; it is best to keep this player in the lineup.
Green Arrow
Indicates below average condition; the player is playable but should be substituted if a better-conditioned player is available.
Blue Arrow
Indicates poor condition; this player needs a rest.
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