Super Shot Soccer

Super Shot Soccer
North American cover art
Developer(s)	Tecmo
Publisher(s)	Tecmo^[1]
Composer(s)	Hiroshi Miyazaki
Platform(s)	PlayStation^[1]
Release date(s)	^JP July 25, 2002 ^NA June 14, 2002^[1]
Genre(s)	Arcade-style traditional soccer simulation
Mode(s)	Single-player Multiplayer (up to two players)
Distribution	CD-ROM

Super Shot Soccer, known in Japan as Bakuretsu Soccer (テクモスポーツ第一弾爆烈サッカー, Tekumosupōtsu Dai ichi-dan Bakuretsu Sakkā, "Explosive Football"), is a 2002 soccer simulation video game, which was developed and published by Tecmo for the PlayStation. It is Tecmo's second and last soccer game released for the PlayStation, after J-League Soccer: Jikkyō Survival League.

Gameplay

Spain performing the "Armada Counter".

Japanese cover art

Released at the height of the 2002 FIFA World Cup and late in the PlayStation's life, comes this title with Captain Tsubasa-alike or superhuman soccer players coming from all over the world. The game features over 30 national teams (those who have qualified for the 2002 World Cup) that have at least two special powers (some of the special or elite teams like the Hong Kong team are hidden) ranging from special passes to protective abilities to a boost in speed to auxiliary skills to even the goalkeeper shooting a little spirit-bomb type attack that mows down players in an exaggerated Shaolin Soccer fashion. The player also has a few typical customizable options, but its main draw is the special abilities and team match-ups.

The moves for each team are based on their country's symbols, sights, and culture. For example, the Danish team can change player into a hulking Viking boat or the Brazilians can change into the Christ the Redeemer statue to temporarily block a path to goal. Special abilities can be done with L1 plus either Triangle, Square, or "X". Different special moves use different amounts of players' teams special energy. Also, every team has a powerful player with an "S" over their head, who can make attacks they specialize in more powerful. The players can also use old-fashioned passes and footwork to outmaneuver its opponent, though characters move a little stiffly, especially on turns. It was done in part to simulate more realistic movement in the sport.

Teams and their Special Moves

Western Conference

West Division

USA — Space Rocket, Freedom Goddess
Mexico — Aztec Eagle, Lucha Matador, Sidewinder
Costa Rica — Hurricane Shot, Pirates Charge
Brazil — Canary Shot, Jungle Divide Redentor Jesus Tackle (Japanese version)

North Division

Argentina — King Goal, Flame Tango, Bull Charge
Ecuador — Andes Throw, Condor Wing
Paraguay — God's Voice, Iguassu Falls, Charisma Punch
Uruguay — Sol Shot, La Plata Dribble, Celeste Charge

South Division

England — Tower Bridge, London Mist, Big Ben
Italy — Roman Road, Catenaccio, Azzuri Wave
France — Napoleon March, Tricolor Beam, Eiffel Tower
Spain — Matador Shot, Flamenco Scissors, Armada Counter

East Division

Germany — Saltz Heading, German Spirit, Berlin Wall
Russia — Siberian Freeze, Aurora Wall
Ireland — Rock Slide, Cu Chulainn Dribble, Celtic Magic
Portugal — Rainbow Cross, Ocean Wave, Shark Splash