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Super Formation Soccer 94 - World Cup Edition © 1994 Human Ent.
This entry in the Super Formation Soccer series was developed specifically to coincide with the 1994 FIFA World Cup hosted in the United States. It represents a peak in the series' domestic popularity, featuring 24 national teams that qualified for the tournament. The game provides a fast-paced, arcade-style soccer simulation that significantly improved upon its predecessors with refined controls, more detailed player stats, and varied tournament modes like "Adidas League" and "Snickers Cup."
GAME ID: SHVC-3F
Super Formation Soccer 94 was released in June 17, 1994 in Japan.
The "Japan-First" Roster: To appeal to the domestic Japanese market, the developers included the Japan national team in the standard lineup, replacing South Korea (who had actually qualified for the tournament). However, South Korea remains accessible as a hidden team, a testament to the developers' desire to balance national pride with historical accuracy.
Hidden Content: The game contains various special teams, including England, Uruguay, Denmark, and France, which—while not qualifying for the 1994 World Cup—were unlockable via button codes, offering veteran players additional content and a higher challenge level.