Super Shot Soccer is an over-the-top arcade football game developed by Tecmo, released for the PlayStation in 2002. Taking a heavy departure from traditional sports simulation, it equips each national team with ridiculous, culture-themed special abilities powered by a special meter. You can summon the Eiffel Tower, ride an oil geyser, or build a literal brick wall across the goal line to stop a shot. It is fast, chaotic, and resembles Shaolin Soccer in video game form.
How to Play
The goal is simply to win the match by outscoring your opponent, but you will need to rely on your team’s unique special moves to gain the upper hand. Standard PlayStation controls apply: use the D-pad to move, X to pass, and Square to shoot. Circle is used for crosses and slide tackles, while Triangle performs a through pass or brings out the goalkeeper. To activate your team’s special abilities, hold L1, L2, or R1 along with the corresponding button when your special meter is charged.
Tips
- Learn your team’s specific special moves in the training mode; some are defensive walls, while others are unstoppable power shots.
- Manage your special gauge carefully. Do not waste your best defensive abilities when a regular tackle or save would work.
- Use the dash button (R1) sparingly, as stamina is crucial for keeping up with the opposing team’s supernatural plays.
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