Nekketsu High School Dodgeball Club: Soccer Story

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Nekketsu High School Dodgeball Club: Soccer Story is a fast paced soccer game from Technos Japan that swaps dodgeballs for footy action. You control a team of high schoolers in matches that favor speed and simple mechanics over realism. Kicks and tackles have a slapstick edge typical of the Nekketsu High series, with a focus on quick combos and goal scoring. Single player lets you work through a tournament, while local multiplayer keeps things competitive with split screen fights. This title is the original Japanese version of what became Nintendo World Cup overseas. Despite its age, it holds up as a zany, no frills soccer game that leans into its arcade roots. The series' reputation for over the top sports antics makes this one a cult favorite among fans of retro action games. Its availability on modern Nintendo systems gives newer players a chance to try the rough and ready style that influenced later sports titles.