

There were a number of factors that made FIFA96 stand out from the crowd of other football sims. It was hailed as the first really successful FIFA release, and opened the way for yearly revisions of the concept. "Aiming to be the first football simulation that is realistic in the true sense of the word, FIFA Soccer 96 was extremely popular at the time of release. Sharpen your skills and play among the world's best! Since the game features a FIFA license, there are over 3,800 international players from 237 teams along with full league, playoff and tournament modes. More experienced players will appreciate the new sprint dribbles, passing arrows, give-and-gos, and on-the-fly management of set plays. A new practice mode will help novices with scrimmage play, shootouts, free kicks and throw-ins.

For those who thought previous goalies were too easy, FIFA Soccer 96 promises aggressive and smarter players who will cut-off shot angles.

The third installment of Electronic Arts' popular FIFA series heads to the PC with faster gameplay, new graphics, and additional features.
