Formation Soccer - Human Cup '90

Getting Started

When you boot the game, you'll see a menu in Japanese. The main option starts a match, likely a tournament or exhibition mode. Use the D-Pad to navigate and the A button (X on keyboard) to confirm. If you choose a tournament, you'll pick a national team and then play through a series of matches leading to the final.

The core gameplay is a top-down soccer simulation. You control one player at a time with the D-Pad for movement. The B button (S key) is used for kicking or tackling. Passing is automatic when you kick toward a teammate, but you can also aim with the D-Pad. The A button (X key) is for sprinting or special actions like slide tackles. Matches last a set time, and the goal is to score more goals than your opponent.

Because menus are entirely in Japanese, you might need to experiment to find the options. The title screen likely has a short intro before the menu appears. If you get stuck, pressing Start (Enter) often skips cutscenes or advances screens. The game supports two players, so a friend can join with a second controller for head-to-head play.