๐ย Yes and no โ it depends on which version of FIFA you're talking about.
๐ฎ What Is FIFA?
FIFA is a massively popular football (soccer) video game series developed by EA Sports, with annual releases dating back to 1993. Itโs known for realistic gameplay, licensed teams, and millions of players worldwide.
โฝ Is FIFA Retro?
| FIFA Version | Release Year | Considered Retro? |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA International Soccer | 1993 | โ Yes, retro |
| FIFA 96, FIFA 98 | 1995โ1998 | โ Retro classics |
| FIFA 2000โ2006 | 2000โ2006 | โ Becoming retro |
| FIFA 2010+ | 2010 and later | โ Not quite retro |
| EA Sports FC 24 | 2023 | โ Definitely modern |
Conclusion:
Early FIFA titles from the 90s and early 2000s are considered retro games, especially if they were released on older consoles like Sega Genesis, SNES, PlayStation 1, or GameCube.
๐น๏ธ Popular Retro FIFA Titles to Collect:
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๐ฎ FIFA 98: Road to World Cup โ Known for its iconic soundtrack and indoor mode.
๐ Platforms: PlayStation 1, N64, Sega Saturn
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๐ฎ FIFA 2002 โ A turning point in graphics and realism.
๐ Platforms: PS2, GameCube, PC
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๐ฎ FIFA 94 (original) โ The first-ever FIFA game.
๐ Platforms: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, SNES
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๐ So, Is FIFA a Retro Series?
โ Yes โ the franchise as a whole has retro roots, and earlier FIFA titles are definitely part of retro gaming history.
โ No โ modern versions like FIFA 21โ24 (now called EA Sports FC) are considered current-gen, not retro.
๐ฌ Whatโs Your Favorite FIFA Era?
Do you miss the old pixel players and clunky controls? Or are you all about the next-gen graphics?
Let us know in the comments!