

Reviewing the PlayStation version, Maximum applauded the game for the realism in the player controls and AI behavior, as well as the large number of features, such as the multiple camera angles and league play. For the DOS version Computer Game Review gave it a "Platinum Triad" score and called it "the best soccer game, if not the best sports game available, bar none." Soundtrack įIFA 96 features 15 songs which were composed and arranged by Graeme Coleman. It is also the first in the series to use real player names and positions, with ranking, transfer and team customisation tools. The SNES and Mega Drive/Genesis editions used the FIFA 95 engine. It was the first in the series to feature real-time 3D graphics on the Sega Saturn, PlayStation, 32X, and DOS versions, using technology called "Virtual Stadium". It was released for the Mega Drive/Genesis, Sega Saturn, Sega 32X, Game Gear, PlayStation, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, and MS-DOS compatible operating systems.įIFA 96 is the third entry in the FIFA series, its tagline being "Next Generation Soccer". The Virtual Stadium technology has numerous pre-defined camera angles.FIFA Soccer 96 (also known as FIFA 96: Virtual Soccer Stadium) is a football simulation video game developed by Extended Play Productions and released by Electronic Arts in 1995. The ambient commentary is varied, and systems with more than the minimum memory level get extra commentary phrases.

If you're not satisfied with the composition of the various teams, you can create your own dream team through the custom team creator.īritish commentator John Motson comments all the incidents and happenings on the pitch in real-time.

59 International teams are also featured, and it's possible to match the teams you want to against each other through friendlies, or you can also choose to play domestic tournaments or International ones such as the World Cup. The game includes eleven leagues from all around the world, ranging from the unknown players of the Malaysian league to the celebrated stars of the English and Italian leagues. DOS, Genesis, SEGA 32X, SEGA Saturn, SNESĭirect Control, Multiple Units/Characters ControlįIFA Soccer 96 is a football (soccer) simulation.
