The game that started the best-selling series licensed by football's world governing body, this first installment in the long running series used a dimetric viewpoint, previously unusual in football games but quickly imitated by several titles. The televisual presentation, one of the unique points of the early EA Sports titles, with hosts introducing the matches, was another thing making the game stand out from a market dominated by Sensible Soccer and Kick Off games.
FIFA International Soccer features international teams with fictional player names, each with abilities rated out of 10 to give players an idea of their strengths. The game offers various options, including the ability to toggle fouls and offsides on or off, set match lengths, and control continuous or timer-based gameplay. Players can also employ quick runs, short passes, blistering shots outside the penalty box, and controlled set pieces by moving a box into the target area.
On the tactical side, FIFA International Soccer allows players to select formations and utilize five different strategies. Team Coverage is also an option, with defenders, midfielders, and strikers covering specific areas. With these features, players can outmaneuver their opponents on the field.
FIFA International Soccer was released in 1995 for the Game Boy console.