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Description
Developed by Hitmaker and published by Sega, World Club Champion Football Serie A 2002-2003 Ver.2.12 is a sports arcade game that captures the excitement and strategic elements of managing a football club. Released in 2004, this game allows players to dive into the management role of Serie A teams, guiding them through matches, seasons, and various football tournaments. Featuring real-world players and clubs from the 2002-2003 Serie A season, the game blends traditional arcade gameplay with elements of sports strategy and management.
Game Features
- Authentic Teams: Includes clubs and rosters from the 2002-2003 Serie A season, allowing for a realistic and immersive experience.
- Player Cards: Uses collectible player cards that can be used to build unique team line-ups and tactics.
- Arcade Style Gameplay: Combines strategic management with fast-paced football matches typical of arcade machines.
Historical Context
The game is part of the World Club Champion Football series, known for combining trading card elements with arcade-style soccer action. Initially launched in Japan, these games gained popularity due to their innovative use of real-life player cards, which players could collect and scan into the arcade machine to influence gameplay outcomes. This added a layer of personalization and collectibility that was attractive to soccer fans and arcade enthusiasts alike.
Trivia
One interesting aspect of this series is its unique concept of blending physical trading cards with digital gameplay, a precursor to many of today’s successful sports and card games that merge collectible elements with interactive digital environments.
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