FIFA: Road to World Cup 98
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Electronic Arts
Published_By:
Electronic Arts
Released On:
01 Jan 1997
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FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 was released in 1997 . The game's story mode, Road to the World Cup , allows you to take a team from first qualification through to the main tournament, using different systems for various parts of the world. You can play in one of 16 distinct outdoor stadiums.
The gameplay is faster-paced than previous versions, with improved AI and more realistic player models. Each match begins with an introduction by Des Lynam, while John Motson and Andy Gray provide commentary as usual.
UPC-A:
5030947014605 (Italy)
Part #:
T-5025H-50 (Italy)
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Number of Players Supported:
1-8 Players
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Backup Cart supported
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This sports simulation guides players through the complex qualification stages of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Union of European Football Association (UEFA). Participants manage national teams in group matches, knockout rounds, and inter-confederation play-offs. The ultimate objective is to secure a spot in the FIFA World Cup among 50 participating European nations.
Story
AFC Qualification
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The two Round 2 winners already qualify for the World Cup and play a final AFC Championship match.
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Two Round 2 losers compete in a third place play-off. The winner qualifies for the World Cup.
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The team that loses the third place play-off plays the winner of OFC (Zone 2) in a Home-and-Away series. The winner qualifies for the World Cup.
Zone 4: Union of European Football Association (UEFA)
50 Nations enter; 14 teams advance + France.
Zone 4: UEFA Teams
GROUP 1
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Greece
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Denmark
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Croatia
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Slovenia
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Bosnia-Herzegovina
GROUP 2
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England
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Italy
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Georgia
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Poland
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Moldova
GROUP 3
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Norway
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Switzerland
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Hungary
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Azerbaijan
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Finland
GROUP 4
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Sweden
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Scotland
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Austria
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Belarus
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Estonia
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Latvia
GROUP 5
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Russia
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Israel
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Bulgaria
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Luxembourg
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Cyprus
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Malta
GROUP 6
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Yugoslavia
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Slovakia
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Czech Republic
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Spain
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Faroe Islands
How to Play
Handling Your Sega Saturn CD-ROM
The Sega Saturn CD-ROM is intended for use exclusively with the Sega Saturn System. Be sure to keep the surface of the CD-ROM free of dirt and scratches. Do not leave it in direct sunlight or near a radiator or other sources of heat. Be sure to take an occasional break during extended play, to rest yourself and the Sega Saturn CD.
Important: Your Sega Saturn CD-ROM contains a security code that allows the disc to be read. Be sure to keep the disc clean and handle it carefully. If your Sega Saturn system has trouble reading the disc, remove the disc and wipe it carefully, starting from the centre of the disc and wiping straight out towards the edge.
Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM on any other CD player, as doing so may damage the headphones and speakers.
Starting Up
1. Set up your Sega Saturn system by following the instructions in your Sega Saturn System Instruction Manual. Plug in Control Pad 1.
2. Place the Sega Saturn CD-ROM, label side up, in the well of the CD tray and close the lid.
3. Press the Power Button to load the game. The game starts after the Sega Saturn logo screen. If nothing appears, turn the system OFF and make sure it is set up correctly.
4. If you wish to stop a game in progress or the game ends and you want to restart, press the Reset Button on the Sega Saturn console to return to the Game's Title Screen.
5. If you wish to return to the Control Panel, press Buttons A, B, C and Start simultaneously at any time.
If you turn on the power without inserting a CD, the Audio CD Control Panel appears. If you wish to play a game, place the Sega Saturn CD in the unit, press the D-Button to move the cursor to the top left button on the Control Panel, and press Start. The opening screens of a Game will appear.
Introduction
Conquer fierce defenders and defeat entire nations on your quest to qualify for World Cup 98. The long road to France starts in initial qualifiers, with 172 teams from six international zones vying for one of thirty positions in the final rounds. EA SPORTS™ presents the largest sporting event of the century-It's up to you to qualify!
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New Road to World Cup 98 mode allows you to take a team from the first qualification match through the entire Qualifying and First Rounds to the World Cup championship in France.
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League Play, with 189 clubs from 11 leagues.
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Super fast gameplay and responsive controls.
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Enhanced artificial intelligence provides both advanced attacking and defensive skills.
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16 outdoor stadiums from six World Cup Qualifying Zones and one indoor stadium for FRIENDLY matches.
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Authentic team chants and crowd sounds.
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Detailed facial features and hair styles.
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Introductions by Desmond Lynam and play-by-play delivered by the legendary John Motson and Andy Gray.
Main Menu
The Main menu is where it all begins. Customise teams and players and set team management and default options, then run various drills to improve your overall ability, play a single friendly match between any two teams, go head-to-head in a Penalty Shootout, take up to eight clubs through an entire league schedule, or start down the road to the World Cup. The choice is yours.
Menu screens are divided into sections. To cycle sections, press A. To highlight a menu item, use D-Pad UP/DOWN, then press START or C to advance to the next screen. Use D-Pad LEFT/RIGHT to highlight a button icon. To load a saved tournament, press A, then press C to select.
Controls are the same for most FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 menu screens.
Main Menu Items
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Highlight menu item: D-Pad UP/DOWN
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Cycle/toggle highlighted item: C
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Advance to next screen: START
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Help text: Select an icon or overlay
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Return to previous screen: C
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Switch between screen sections: A
Main Menu Options
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FRIENDLY: Play a match between two teams of your choice without affecting tournament or league standings.
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ROAD TO WORLD CUP 98: Take up to eight national teams from the first qualification match to the World Cup championship.
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LEAGUE: Take up to eight clubs through an entire league schedule. On your way to the championship, you play every team in that league twice. Note: Before playing a match, you can view league standings and fixtures and simulate matches.
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TRAINING: Practice your gameplay skills. Select a team and run through a number of offensive or defensive drills.
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PENALTY SHOOT-OUT: The ultimate one-on-one contest.
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CUSTOMISE SQUAD: Edit team and player attributes or perform club and national team transfers.
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CREDITS: View the folks who created FIFA: Road to World Cup 98.
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TEAM MANAGEMENT: Set team rosters, tactics, formation, and positioning.
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OPTIONS: Set Default Options.
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LOAD GAME: Load one of up to eight user saved games stored in your Saturn's internal memory or the external memory cartridge.
Note: You can select TEAM MANAGEMENT, OPTIONS, and LOAD GAME from most game setup screens.
On The Road To The World Cup
This section of the manual provides setup instructions, a general overview of qualification guidelines, and specified procedures for each geographical zone. The road to
Controls
Start
Bypass the opening video / Advance to Main Menu
D-Pad
Move player / Menu navigation
B
Pass / Switch player / Passback / Kick off / Target mode pass
C
Shoot / Tackle / Target mode cross or clear
A
Lob / Slide tackle / Header / Volley
X
Sprint
Y
Passback mode / Aggressive move
Button L
Not specified
Button R
Not specified
Z
Not specified
Tips & Maps
Sprint
Break into a sprint by pressing or tapping X for a burst of speed, though excessive sprinting tires players.
Evade Tackle/Dive
Jump a slide tackle by pressing Z, or dive by double-tapping Z to avoid heavy defense and steals.
Skill Moves
Perform dozens of skilful moves by combining Right SHIFT or Left SHIFT with action buttons like A, B, C, X, Y, or Z.
Shoot
Press C to shoot at the net; tap C for a quick low shot, or double-tap C for a short lofting shot.
Shot Targeting
While holding C, use the D-Pad to direct the ball relative to the camera view.
EA TIP
Perform sound effects after scoring or conceding a goal by pressing A, B, C, or X.
Ball Camera
View the ball from various angles including top left, low center, bottom left, high center, top right, bottom right, and bottom center.
Sideline Camera
View the goal from sideline angles including top left, bottom left, top right, center, bottom right, and bottom center.
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