FIFA Soccer 64

FIFA Soccer 64, known in Europe as FIFA 64, and in abbreviated form as just FIFA, is a video game developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts for the Nintendo 64. The cover features Manchester United midfielder Jordi Cruyff.
Development.
It is similar to the 32-bit versions of "FIFA 97" and Japanese counterpart "J. League Live 64", and was initially announced under the same title. High numbers of pre-orders for "FIFA 64" led Electronic Arts to reverse its recent decision to withdraw from Nintendo 64 software development, instead announcing plans to release several EA Sports games for the Nintendo 64 over the next year.
Reception.
The game received mixed reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings. "Next Generation" said, "when you look at quality games like "J-League" and "Goal Storm '97", you realize that the poorly designed "FIFA" needs some major retooling."
"Electronic Gaming Monthly" named "FIFA Soccer 64" Most Disappointing Sequel in their 1998 Video Game Buyer's Guide, commenting, "FIFA helped demonstrate the power of the 3DO when EA Sports introduced the world's first 32-Bit soccer game ["FIFA International Soccer"]. Most gamers hoping for another stunning introduction onto the N64 were let down ..." They cited clumsy-looking animation, weak gameplay, and poor frame rate.