Champions World Class Soccer
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(Super Nintendo - PAL, Soccer)
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Developed by:
Park Place Productions
Published by:
Acclaim
Released On:
01 Jan 1994
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Champions World Class Soccer is a soccer game for the Super Nintendo, released on 1994-11-04. The game follows the story of different national teams as they compete in exhibition matches, full tournaments, or against human opponents in the 2-player exhibition mode. Players can choose from 32 teams, each with its own ranking by speed, offense, and defense, and can select various team formations to suit their playing style.
The gameplay is straightforward, with players able to pass, shoot, and tackle using a third button to switch between players. The options menu allows players to customize the game's settings, such as disabling fouls and offside, determining the amount of time per half, and tracking player locations on a radar and mini-map.
UPC-A:
3455196010802 (France)
Media #:
SNSP-8W-FAH (France)
Part #:
SNSP P 8W (France)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In this sports simulation game, players compete in the prestigious World Class Cup, a 24-nation soccer tournament held every four years. Controlling one of the qualified national teams, players must navigate through a competitive group stage and intense knockout rounds to reach the grand final. On the pitch, players manage their team's unique strengths—such as speed, offense, or defense—to outplay their opponents and claim the ultimate championship trophy.
Story
The World is Watching!
The stadium is packed with 80,000 soccer fans who have traveled here from dozens of countries around the globe to witness the final contest in this year's World Class Cup tournament.
You were there at the very beginning: As a player on one of the 24 teams entered into World Class Cup play, you had a dream of making it past the first round. When you found yourself in the second round amidst 16 surviving teams, you feared it might have been a fluke. But it was no fluke: You made it through the quarterfinals and semifinals, and now the eyes of the world are focused on you as you trot to the center circle for the opening kickoff of the World Class Cup final!
Soccer fans worldwide have been waiting four years since the last World Class Cup final for this game. But you've been waiting—and training—your entire life for this very moment. You feel the adrenaline begin to rush through your veins as the referee joins you at center spot in preparation for the opening kickoff.
The coin is tossed ... the choice of field position is made ... the ball is placed on the grass ... the referee's whistle exhorts 80,000 screaming fans to their feet ... The game is on!
The World Class Cup
The greatest prize in soccer today, the Champions World Class Cup, is awarded every four years to the winning team in a 24-nation, 52-game tournament sponsored by FAFI: the Federación Acclaim de Football Internationale.
The 24 teams chosen for the tournament are picked from a qualifying pool of the best national teams the world over. The 24 finalists are then split into six groups of four. Each team in the four-team group plays every other team in that group: a total of three games each.
A team is awarded 2 points for each win, 1 point for each tie, and no points for each loss. The two top-placing teams from each division advance to the next phase, along with the four best third-place teams.
Argentina
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Full Name: Argentine Republic
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Location: southern South America
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1990 Population: 32,291,000
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World Class Cup Titles: 1978, 1986
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Team Strength: excellent speed and offense
Australia
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Full Name: Commonwealth of Australia
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Location: continent between Indian and Pacific oceans
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1990 Population: 16,923,000
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World Class Cup Titles: none
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Team Strength: strong defense
Austria
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Full Name: Republic of Austria
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Location: central Europe
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1990 Population: 7,644,000
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World Class Cup Titles: None
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Team Strength: excellent speed
France
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Full Name: French Republic
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Location: western Europe
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1990 Population: 56,538,000
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World Class Cup Titles: none
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Team Strength: solid defense
Germany
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Full Name: Federal Republic of Germany
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Location: north central Europe
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1990 Population: 78,475,000
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World Class Cup Titles: 1954, 1974, 1990 (all West Germany)
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Team Strength: superlative speed, offense, and defense
Greece
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Full Name: Hellenic Republic
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Location: southeastern Europe
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1990 Population: 10,028,000
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World Class Cup Titles: none
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Team Strength: fine offense
How to Play
Soccer Rules
In soccer, the object is quite simple: score by kicking the ball into the other team's goal, and prevent the other team from scoring in your goal.
Each goal is worth one point, whether it is made as the result of regular game play or a penalty kick. In order for a goal to be legal, the entire ball must cross over the goal line.
Each team consists of 11 players: forwards, midfielders (or halfbacks), defenders (or fullbacks), and a goalkeeper.
Player Roles
Any player on a team may score for his team, though scoring goals is generally the job of the forwards. The midfielders' main task is to move the ball upfield to the forwards so they can score.
Defenders are given the job of preventing the other team's players from scoring. The goalkeeper has the task of preventing the ball from going into the goal when the other team shoots.
Handling and Offsides
To avoid offside errors, remember: When a player is running forward on an attack, and his team plays the ball, he must have two players between himself and the goal.
A player may use any part of his body to shoot or advance the ball—with the exception of his hands or arms. The goalkeeper, however, may use any part of his body—including his hands and arms—to block or catch the ball.
Game Duration
A soccer game consists of two equal halves, usually 45 minutes in duration. The clock stops only when a goal is scored, when a penalty kick is awarded, when a player is cautioned or ejected from the game, and whenever else the referee deems it appropriate.
Fouls and Restarts
Referees may award two kinds of kicks as a result of rules violations: free kicks and penalty kicks.
Free kicks can be shot to the goal without being touched by another player. They are awarded for more serious fouls such as tripping, kicking, striking, or pushing an opponent, or using one's hands to control the ball.
Penalty kicks are awarded when a free kick violation is made by the defense inside its own penalty area. Free kicks are taken from the point where the penalty occurred. Penalty kicks are taken from the penalty spot in front of the goal.
Out of Bounds Restarts
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Throw-in: If a team hits or deflects the ball over a sideline, the other team takes a throw-in from the point where the ball crossed the line.
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Corner kicks: Result for the attacking team when the ball passes out of the field of play on the defending side of the field, and it was last touched by the defending team.
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Goal kicks: Result when the ball passes over the defending team's goal line and it was last touched by the attacking team.
Card System
A card system is used for fouls. A player receives a yellow card for a major infraction such as tripping, punching, kicking, tackling, or gouging an opponent. The yellow card is designed as a warning to the player.
If that player engages in activity that earns him another penalty, he receives a red card and is ejected from the game. Since each team only has 11 players on its World Class Cup roster, if a player gets ejected, his team must play shorthanded! In addition, the opposing team receives either a direct kick or a penalty kick.
Before You Lace Up Your Cleats
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1. Make sure the power switch is OFF.
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2. Insert the Game Pak as described in your Super Nintendo Entertainment System® instruction manual.
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3. Turn the power switch ON.
Main Menu Options
When you see the logo on your screen, press the START BUTTON. You will be presented with the following options. Use the CONTROL PAD to highlight each option and the CONTROL PAD or A and B BUTTONS to change it.
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LANGUAGE: Chooses whether game text is in English, Spanish, French or German.
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MATCH TYPE: You will be asked whether you wish to play a 1 player exhibition match, a 2 player exhibition match, begin a new 1 player tournament, or to enter a password which will allow you to resume a playoff previously begun.
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OFFSIDES: Chooses whether or not offsides penalties are called.
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FOULS: Chooses whether or not fouls are called.
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TIME: Selects either 45, 30, or 15 minute halves. Press START to lock in the options and to move to the Team Selection screen.
Entering Passwords and Starting Playoffs
If you choose to enter a password, press the CONTROL PAD horizontally to select the letter and press it vertically to change it. Press the START BUTTON when the password is correct.
If you begin a new playoff, you will be asked to select the team you wish to control throughout the playoffs.
Team and Formation Selection
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TEAM SELECTION: Choose from among 32 international teams. Each team has varying speed, offensive, and defensive characteristics, illustrated by the bar charts on the display. When you've made your selection, press the B-Button.
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FORMATION SELECTION: Choose from four different formations: 4-3-3, 4-4-2, 4-2-4, or 4-5-1. The first number refers to the number of defenders, or fullbacks, used by your team (always four). The second number refers to the number of midfielders, while the third number denotes how many forwards you have. When you've made your selection, press the B BUTTON.
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Controls
START BUTTON
In gameplay: Pause mode / toggle options in menu / exit Pause mode
R BUTTON
Switch players / Switch to best defender / Switch to receiver/player nearest ball / Activate player while ball is in the air to execute free ball maneuvers
CONTROL PAD
Run in any one of eight directions / Determine direction of kick, pass, clear, or maneuver / Determine area aimed for and height of goal shot / Select angle for throw-in
A Button
Player controlling ball: Kick towards the Goal / Player without ball: Attempt to Slide / Goalkeeper with ball: Drop the ball to his feet / Corner, goal, penalty and free kicks: Shoot towards the goal
B Button
Player controlling ball: Pass the Ball / Player without ball: Attempt to Kick / Goalkeeper with ball: Throw the ball / Corner, goal, penalty and free kicks: Pass to a teammate / Throw-in: Throw the ball
X Button
Player controlling ball: Avoid defender / Player without ball: Burst of Speed
Y Button
Player controlling ball: Clear the Ball / Player without ball: Attempt to Tack / Goalkeeper with ball: Punt the ball / Corner, goal, penalty and free kicks: Chip the ball
L BUTTON
Switch control to goalkeeper
Enemies & Characters
BELGIUM
Full Name: Kingdom of Belgium. Location: northwestern Europe. 1990 Population: 9,909,000. World Class Cup Titles: none. Team Strength: solid offense and defense.
BOLIVIA
Full Name: Republic of Bolivia. Location: central South America. 1990 Population: 6,707,000. World Class Cup Titles: none. Team Strength: strong offense and speed.
BRAZIL
Full Name: Federative Republic of Brazil. Location: central/northeast South America. 1990 Population: 152,505,000. World Class Cup Titles: 1958, 1962, 1970. Team Strength: excellent offense.
CAMEROON
Full Name: Republic of Cameroon. Location: western coast of central Africa. 1990 Population: 11,092,000. World Class Cup Titles: none. Team Strength: excellent blend of speed and offense.
CANADA
Full Name: Canada. Location: northern North America. 1990 Population: 26,538,000. World Class Cup Titles: none. Team Strength: speed.
CHILE
Full Name: Republic of Chile. Location: south Pacific coast of South America. 1990 Population: 13,083,000. World Class Cup Titles: none. Team Strength: excellent speed and defense.
COLOMBIA
Full Name: Republic of Colombia. Location: northwestern coast of South America. 1990 Population: 33,076,000. World Class Cup Titles: none. Team Strength: superb offense.
DENMARK
Full Name: Kingdom of Denmark. Location: northern Europe. 1990 Population: 5,131,000. World Class Cup Titles: none. Team Strength: strong offense.
GREAT BRITAIN
Full Name: Great Britain. Location: northwestern Europe. 1990 Population: 56,750,000. World Class Cup Titles: 1966. Team Strength: fine speed.
IRELAND
Full Name: Ireland. Location: North Atlantic Ocean. 1990 Population: 3,550,000. World Class Cup Titles: none. Team Strength: strong offense.
ISRAEL
Full Name: State of Israel. Location: Western Asia, on east-ern shore of Mediterranean Sea. 1990 Population: 4,409,000. World Class Cup Titles: none. Team Strength: above average speed.
ITALY
Full Name: Italian Republic. Location: southern Europe. 1990 Population: 57,664,000. World Class Cup Titles: 1934, 1938, 1982. Team Strength: excellent defense.
JAPAN
Full Name: Japan. Location: Sea of Japan/Pacific Ocean. 1990 Population: 123,643,000. World Class Cup Titles: none. Team Strength: consistency.
MEXICO
Full Name: United Mexican States. Location: southern North America. 1990 Population: 87,870,000. World Class Cup Titles: none. Team Strength: fine balance.
NETHERLANDS
Full Name: Kingdom of the Netherlands. Location: western Europe. 1990 Population: 14,936,000. World Class Cup Titles: none. Team Strength: superb offense.
PERU
Full Name: Republic of Peru. Location: western coast of South America. 1990 Population: 21,905,000. World Class Cup Titles: none. Team Strength: fine speed.
PORTUGAL
Full Name: Republic of Portugal. Location: southwest Europe. 1990 Population: 10,355,000. World Class Cup Titles: none. Team Strength: good speed.
RUSSIA
Full Name: Russian Republic. Location: central Asia. 1990 Population 146,200,000. World Class Cup Titles: none. Team Strength: strong speed and offense.
SCOTLAND
Located in northern Britain, the Kingdom of Scotland has a 1990 population of 5,242,000 and no World Class Cup titles. Their team strength is superior speed.
SPAIN
Located in southwest Europe, the Spanish State has a 1990 population of 39,269,000 and no World Class Cup titles. Their team strength is exceptional defense, with superior offense and speed.
SWEDEN
Located in northwest Europe, the Kingdom of Sweden has a 1990 population of 8,401,000 and no World Class Cup titles. Their team strength is good defense.
SWITZERLAND
Located in central Europe, the Swiss Confederation has a 1990 population of 6,742,000 and no World Class Cup titles. Their team strength is good speed.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Located in the eastern Arabian Peninsula, the United Arab Emirates has a 1990 population of 2,254,000 and no World Class Cup titles. Their team strength is good speed.
UNITED STATES
Located in North America, the United States of America has a 1990 population of 248,710,000 and no World Class Cup titles. Their team strength is good speed.
URUGUAY
Located on the southeastern coast of South America, the Oriental Republic of Uruguay has a 1990 population of 3,037,000 and won World Class Cup titles in 1930 and 1950. Their team strength is excellent speed.
WALES
Located in western Britain, the Principality of Wales has a 1990 population of 2,900,000 and no World Class Cup titles. Their team strength is superlative speed and offense.
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