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Goal!
Goal! is a soccer action game released by Jaleco in 1989 for the NES. Players control football teams in fast-paced match-ups against opponents across multiple levels. The game combines side-scrolling action with sports competition, where timing and positioning determine success in scoring goals. Controlled through the standard NES controller, players manage both movement and kicking mechanics to maneuver the ball downfield and strike at the goal. The two-player mode allows competitive matches between human opponents, adding to the game's appeal for multiplayer sessions. Levels present increasingly challenging AI opponents and field conditions that require adaptation of tactics. The action-focused gameplay prioritizes quick reflexes and strategic ball control rather than simulation-style complexity.
- Developer
- Jaleco
- Released
- 1989
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (648)
- Last updated
Goal! Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Goal! on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Goal! Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Goal! on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Goal!" NES longplay 1989
Goal! Cheat Codes
10 community-curated cheats for Goal!. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Cpu Score Adds To Your Score
OGOKLYEN+OGOKYYEN -
Player 1 kicks/shoots the ball farther
0075:25+0078:25 -
Time Modifier (Minutes)
0714:14 -
Time Modifier (Seconds)
0713:63 -
Team 1 Score Modifier (First Half)
04F9:00 -
Team 1 Score Modifier (Second Half)
04FA:00 -
Team 1 Score Modifier (Final Score)
04FB:00 -
Team 2 Score Modifier (First Half)
04FC:00 -
Team 2 Score Modifier (Second Half)
04FD:00 -
Team 2 Score Modifier (Final Score)
04FE:00
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Goal! released?
Goal! was released in 1989 for the NES.
Who developed Goal!?
Goal! was developed by Jaleco, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Goal! support?
Goal! supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Goal!?
Goal! is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Goal! for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Goal! runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Goal! in the browser?
No. Goal! streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Goal!?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Goal! work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Goal! this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Goal!. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
