'96 Zenkoku Koukou Soccer Senshuken (Japan) - MAME software

Nintendo Super Famicom cart. published 30 years ago:

'96 全国高校サッカー選手権 © 1996 Magical Co.
('96 Zenkoku Koukou Soccer Senshuken)

'96 Zenkoku Koukou Soccer Senshuken is a sports game. It is based on the All Japan High School Soccer Championship.

The game focuses on recreating the structure and atmosphere of the national high school tournament in Japan, featuring teams representing different schools within the competition format.

Players compete in matches with team and player attributes that reflect basic statistical differences, emphasizing tournament progression and match outcomes rather than detailed simulation systems.

TECHNICAL
PACK ID: SHVC-P-AY2J
GAME ID: SHVC-AY2J

TRIVIA
'96 Zenkoku Koukou Soccer Senshuken was released on March 22, 1996 (Friday) in Japan.

Late-Life Release: Being released in 1996, it is considered a "late-lifecycle" Super Famicom title. By this point, developers had mastered the hardware, allowing for more fluid player animations and more detailed sprites compared to early-gen sports titles.

The Tournament Connection: The game is licensed by the actual tournament, which is a major annual cultural event in Japan. It is often televised nationwide, and winning the high school championship is considered one of the most prestigious achievements for young athletes in the country.

Developer Pedigree: It was developed by Affect, a studio that was quite active on the Super Famicom and later the PlayStation. They were known for handling niche, licensed Japanese sports and board-game titles that rarely saw western localization.

Static vs. Action: Unlike some of its peers that focused strictly on arcade-style action, this title incorporates a mix of management elements and real-time match play, catering to the Japanese preference for strategy-infused sports games.

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