Olympic Soccer vs World Cup 98
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.
Olympic Soccer brings the official soccer competition of the 1996 Atlanta Games to life, letting players experience the tournament as it unfolded. Developed by Silicon Dreams Studios and published by US Gold Ltd, Coconuts Japan, and Panasonic Interactive Media, the game offers both single‑player and multiplayer modes with an ESRB rating of E.
World Cup 98 brings the excitement of the 1998 FIFA World Cup to your PC, letting you play through the official tournament or custom groups of the included national teams. Each match is set in a faithful recreation of the real-world stadiums used during the competition. The game features both single‑player and multiplayer modes, including split‑screen play, and follows authentic tournament rules—group matches end in regulation time while knockout rounds can go to extra time and penalties. Developed by EA Canada and published by EA Sports and Gradiente, it offers a classic sports experience for fans of soccer history.
- Authentic Olympic tournament setting
- Local multiplayer for two players
- Easy-to-learn controls
- Retro graphics charm
- Accurate recreation of 1998 World Cup venues
- Both official and custom tournament modes
- Simple, accessible controls suitable for all ages
- Local split‑screen multiplayer
- Limited to PC platform
- No online multiplayer
- Simplistic AI opponents
- Graphics are dated by modern standards
- Limited to PC platform only in this listing
- No online multiplayer support
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The Verdict
AI-generated from listing dataWorld Cup 98 offers higher critical acclaim and authentic 1998 World Cup content, while Olympic Soccer is a lower‑rated 1996 Olympic experience with similar retro feel.
Key differences
- •World Cup 98 has a higher critic score (78 vs 60).
- •World Cup 98 includes split‑screen multiplayer; Olympic Soccer only supports up to two players without split‑screen.
- •World Cup 98 focuses on the 1998 World Cup tournament; Olympic Soccer centers on the 1996 Olympic tournament.
- •World Cup 98 lists a higher MSRP ($49.99) whereas Olympic Soccer’s price isn’t specified.
- •World Cup 98’s developer is EA Canada (major studio); Olympic Soccer’s developer is Silicon Dreams Studios.
Gameplay & fun factor
Higher critic score (78) suggests more polished gameplay than Olympic Soccer’s 60.
Platform availability
Both are listed for PC only; no other platforms mentioned for either.
Price & value
World Cup 98 costs $49.99; Olympic Soccer’s price isn’t listed, making its cost unclear and potentially lower.
Multiplayer / co‑op
World Cup 98 supports split‑screen multiplayer for two players; Olympic Soccer only mentions local multiplayer without split‑screen.
Content & replayability
World Cup 98 offers both official 1998 World Cup mode and custom tournament creation; Olympic Soccer offers only the 1996 Olympic tournament.
Difficulty & accessibility
Both target all ages with simple controls; no specific difficulty data differentiates them.
Graphics & performance
Both have retro graphics; World Cup 98 notes dated graphics, while Olympic Soccer’s graphics are described as charming retro, no clear advantage.
Choose Olympic Soccer if…
Players seeking a possibly cheaper, simpler 1996 Olympic tournament and don’t need split‑screen multiplayer.
Choose World Cup 98 if…
Fans who want a higher‑rated, officially licensed World Cup experience with split‑screen play.
Common questions
Which game has better reviews?
World Cup 98 has a critic score of 78/100, compared to Olympic Soccer’s 60/100.
Do either games support online multiplayer?
No; both only support local multiplayer (World Cup 98 includes split‑screen, Olympic Soccer does not).
What is the price of Olympic Soccer?
The price is not specified in the provided information.