Captain Tsubasa - Eikou no Kiseki (Japan)

Captain Tsubasa - Eikou no Kiseki on GBA is an arcade-style soccer game focusing on high-skill plays and powerful shots. The game recreates the story of Captain Tsubasa, allowing players to control Tsubasa and other characters in the Japanese national team to participate in exciting matches. The gameplay is simple yet engaging with an easy-to-learn control system. Players will perform passing, dribbling, shooting, and tackling with simple button presses. However, the highlight of the game lies in the special skill system of each character, shown through short, vivid, and colorful animated sequences. Captain Tsubasa - Eikou no Kiseki doesn't just focus on scoring goals but also requires players to have a reasonable strategy and know how to coordinate with teammates to create effective scoring opportunities. The game has various game modes, including a story mode following the original storyline, a quick match mode, and a training mode. The story mode will take players through the challenging journey of Tsubasa and his teammates, from school matches to dramatic international matches. Quick match mode allows players to choose a team and opponent to participate in matches instantly. Training mode helps players improve their skills and familiarize themselves with character control techniques. Although the game's graphics are not very modern compared to today's soccer games, it still retains the characteristic features and animation style of the original manga, creating its unique appeal. Lively and exciting sound effects contribute to increasing the drama of each match.