Elite Soccer
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😊 7.5/10
(Super Nintendo - US, Soccer)
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Developed by:
Rage Software
Published by:
GameTek
Released On:
01 Jan 1994
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Elite Soccer allows players to select from 24 national teams, including the U.S., England, France, Brazil, among others, with the goal of participating in a World Cup tournament and winning the coveted trophy. Players can also choose to participate in a knockout-style tournament, where instead of playing all matches, they play one game and advance to the next round. Additionally, there is a two-player mode that enables friends to compete head-to-head.
The main gameplay involves an overhead view with a third-person perspective for penalty kicks. The rules and regulations are up-to-date and can be adjusted to suit the player's preference. Players can also choose weather conditions, goalie skills, or play either indoors or outdoors. Furthermore, players can edit their teams, including appearance and statistical details, to tailor their experience.
UPC-A:
043948510170 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
4257 (United States)
ASIN:
B00070JDDI (United States)
Part #:
SNS-L7 (USA)
Nintendo Media PN:
SNS-L7-USA (United States)
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Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Additional Hardware Supported:
Multitap
Number of Players Supported:
1-5 Players
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Manual
Game Guide
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How to Play
Introduction
Elite Soccer brings the excitement of the 1994 World Cup tournament to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. This fast-paced soccer game offers intuitive gameplay control and 3-D Mode 7 graphics.
Matches feature sharp passes, sliding tackles, diving saves, bicycle kicks, headers, and controllable curving shots. You can play alone, challenge a friend, or team up with up to four friends using a multi-player adapter.
Getting Started
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Ensure the power to your Super NES unit is turned OFF.
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Insert the Game Pak and turn the power ON.
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Press START to skip the introductory sequence after the ELITE logo clears.
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Select an option from the Main Menu represented by Icons.
To start a Friendly game:
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Select the FRIENDLY MATCH option, then select a SINGLE PLAYER game.
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Move the highlighter with the Control Pad and press the B button to choose your team.
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Choose your opponent in the same way (your own team will be highlighted in white and cannot be selected).
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On the View Team Screen, select the PLAY icon to begin the kickoff.
Game Modes
Friendly Game
Tailor all aspects of the game to your liking. Play against the computer, in a two-player match, or with up to 5 individuals using a multi-player device. Choose from 32 international teams.
World Cup
Choose from the pre-defined 24 international teams competing in 6 tournament groups, or create your own custom World Cup 24 from the 32 available teams. Use the Control Pad to highlight a team, then press the B button to cycle through player control, computer control, or the next available group fixture.
World Championship
A one-player, 6-round, instant knockout competition using one of the 32 international teams. Each round becomes progressively harder as you fight for a place in the World Championships Final and the Elite Soccer - Special Cup.
Special Cup
A mini-league of super teams consisting of the highly skilled Elite and Rage teams. You automatically qualify for this league by winning the World Championship. Each team plays each other twice.
World Tournament
A sudden-death knockout competition allowing 4, 8, 16, or all 32 teams to take part. Highlight a team and press the B button to cycle through player control, computer control, or de-select. Matches can be played in any combination of computer and player opponents.
World League
A global league battle featuring up to 16 of the 32 available international teams. Team selections are made in the same way as the World Tournament.
Six-A-Side
Select the INDOOR option from the Options screen to play any competition, including Friendly games, indoors as a six-a-side tournament.
Player Controls
Control Pad (With Possession)
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Dribble the ball in the appropriate direction.
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Influence the direction of the ball when kicked (aftertouch) or apply backspin.
Control Pad (Without Possession)
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Move the player indicated by the number overhead.
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Perform a slide tackle in the appropriate direction.
Game Options
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Attributes: Change playing ability to let players perform based on their individual attributes, or fix them to a standard so lower-ranking teams can play with equal abilities.
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Ref: Set the referee's ability rating across 3 grades, from Poor to Tough.
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Wind Strength: Toggle variable wind strength to influence gameplay.
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Keeper: Set the goalkeeper to be controlled by you or the computer (with 3 grades of skill).
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Draws: Decide matches with extra time (Standard Game), sudden death (First to Score), or Penalties.
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Points: Award 2 or 3 points for a win.
Squad Selection
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Select 11 starting players from your 16-player squad.
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Assign players to positions indicated by D (Defenders), M (Midfielders), F (Forwards), S (Sweepers), or G (Goalies).
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To swap players, select CHANGE LINE UP, highlight a player, and press B. Move to a new player to view their attributes and recommended position, then press B again to swap them.
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Press START at any time to exit the Change Line Up screen.
Game Strategy
From the View Team screen, select the STRATEGY icon to customize your team's formation and playstyle.
Formations
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Defender - Midfield - Forward (7 options)
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Sweeper - Defender - Midfield - Forward (1 option)
Strategies
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Choose from 6 strategies: Normal, Attack, Open play, Defense, Careful, or Counter.
Set Formation Control
During a goal kick, free kick, or corner, you can customize your player formations before resuming play.
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Press START before taking the kick to display the Formation Control screen.
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Press the B button to cycle through available set piece formations:
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4 x Free kick formations
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4 x Corner formations
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5 x Goal kick formations
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Use the Control Pad to control the direction of the shot.
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Press START to resume play.
In a 1-player game, the computer will immediately try to mark your men once you press START, so taking the shot quickly is advised. In multi-player matches, both players must press START to resume play.
Substitutions
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Press SELECT during any "dead ball" situation (goal kicks, free kicks, corners,
Controls
LEFT and RIGHT on the control pad
During Goal Kick, Corner or Free Kick: change the direction in which the kick will be taken. During Throw-in: change the direction in which the throw is taken.
UP and DOWN on the control pad
During Goal Kick, Corner or Free Kick: alters the height of the kick. During Throw-in: change the direction in which the throw is taken.
Y BUTTON
Player has possession: Player performs a huge power kick (height may be affected by length of time held). Player does not have Possession (ball in the air): player can perform an overhead kick, diving header, or an aerial header. Goalkeeper has Possession: The keeper can drop and run out with the ball. Throw-in: Player takes a high throw-in. Manual Keeper: Press to dive for the ball.
B BUTTON
Player has Possession: Player performs a medium power kick (power determined by length of time pressed). Player does not have Possession (ball on the ground): player will perform a sliding tackle. Goalkeeper has Possession: The 'keeper performs a power kick (power determined by length of time pressed). Goal Kick, Corner or Free Kick: Player takes the goal kick, corner or free kick. Throw-in: Player takes a low throw-in. Manual Keeper: Press to dive for the ball. Main Menu: Select the Options screen.
B button and hold DOWN on the control pad
Player has Possession: A back heel may be achieved.
A BUTTON
Player has Possession: Player performs a pass to the nearest player in the direction that the control pad is being pressed (or a long kick if no player is available). Player does not have Possession: Player performs a deliberate foul chosen at random. Goalkeeper has Possession: Perform an auto pass (roll or throw the ball to the nearest player in the chosen direction). Action Replay: Press to slow rewind the action.
X BUTTON
Alter formation and strategy of the team at any time (hold X button down; press L button to alter formation, press R button to alter strategy). Confirm action to quit the current game. Action Replay: Press to slow forward the action.
SELECT BUTTON
During Game Play: Press at 'dead ball' situations to make substitutions.
L AND R BUTTONS
Pressing simultaneously will quit the current game (must confirm with X button).
L BUTTON
Taking a Goal Kick: Press to take the kick from the left hand side of the goal. Action Replay: Press to frame reverse the action.
R BUTTON
Taking a Goal Kick: Press to take the kick from the right hand side of the goal. Action Replay: Press to frame advance the action.
Control Pad
Goalkeeper has Possession: Influences the direction of the ball when kicked or thrown < Aftertouch >. Player does not have Possession (ball in the air): Controls direction for overhead kick, diving header, or aerial header. Player has Possession (after taking a kick with B): Affect the direction of the shot. Player does not have Possession (during sliding tackle): Direct the player as he makes a tackle. Goalkeeper has Possession (after taking a kick with B): Affect the direction of the shot. Goalkeeper has Possession (during auto pass): Control the nearest receiving player to the goalkeeper. Manual Keeper: Determine the direction of the goalie for movement and diving saves.
START button
During the game: Pause the game (allows you to watch an Action Replay).
UP on the control pad
Action Replay: Rewind the action.
DOWN on the control pad
Action Replay: Forward the action at normal play speed.
LEFT on the control pad
Action Replay: Fast rewind the action.
RIGHT on the control pad
Action Replay: Fast forward the action.
B AND Y BUTTONS
Action Replay: Press and hold to pause the replay.
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