#PA2037, Published by Atari Corp.
In this episode I cover the first of two soccer games for the Lynx, World Class Fussball/Soccer, also known as World Class Soccer, released for the Lynx in 1992. Included are statistics for the game and a run-down on how to play it, along with reviews and ratings, some fun facts and trivia, and some listener feedback about the game. And Monty and I get into a spirited (and ultimately futile) discussion about the differences between soccer, football, and fussball.
“Did you see that ludicrous display last night?!
The thing about Arsenal is, they always try and walk it in!”
WORLD CLASS FUSSBALL/SOCCER VITAL STATISTICS
Release Date: September of 1992.
Initial Retail Price: ~$24.99 (US); £19.99 (UK).
Cartridge Information: Monaural curved lip-style cartridge of unknown ROM size.
Game Genre: Isometric-view 2-dimensional scrolling sports game for 1 player, or for 2 opposing players using the ComLynx cable.
Working Title: Super Soccer.
Alternate Title: World Class Soccer.
Screen Playfield Orientation: Landscape (horizontal).
Based On: The field sport of football (or soccer, as it is known in the US, Australia, and other countries).
Ports to Other Systems: This game was an Atari Lynx exclusive and was not specifically ported to any other systems.
Game Levels: There are no levels in World Class Fussball/Soccer.
Number of Players: 1-2 (with ComLynx support).
Packaging: A full-color standard flap-tab regular-size box (5 3/8″ by 4 3/8″ by 7/8″).
Instruction Manual: A 52-page (including front and back covers) stapled multi-lingual regular-sized booklet manual in monochrome, measuring the usual 4 7/8” high by 3 ¾” wide.
WORLD CLASS FUSSBALL/SOCCER CREDITS
Publisher: Atari Corporation
Developer: Brian A. Rice., Inc.
Programmers: Ted R. Niemiec, Brian A. Rice, Rob McCool, William B. Norris IV.
Graphics: Rick Incrocci, Glenn Leszczak, Joel Seider, Ted R. Niemiec, Thomas L. Fessler.
Music/Sound Effects: Clifford Falls, Back to Episodes