Sega Soccer Slam is an arcade-style sports game developed for the Nintendo GameCube. It differs from traditional soccer titles by emphasizing over-the-top action and quirky, caricatured characters representing different teams themed after various global cultures. The game falls into the arcade sports genre, introducing special moves, power-ups, and minimal rules to amplify the entertainment factor. Players can enjoy a fast-paced 3-on-3 soccer experience, utilizing strategic team plays and spectacular super shots in a highly stylized, action-packed twist on the world's most popular sport.