International Superstar Soccer '98

 Nintendo 64
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Aug 21, 1998
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91

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 67 Ratings

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  • Summary: Do you have what it takes to be a superstar? Over 17,000 new motion captured animations! Team motivation, players and teams react to real game situations. Vertical camera angle allows you to see more of the pitch. 52 International teams and 9 unique soccer stadiums. Create your own playersDo you have what it takes to be a superstar? Over 17,000 new motion captured animations! Team motivation, players and teams react to real game situations. Vertical camera angle allows you to see more of the pitch. 52 International teams and 9 unique soccer stadiums. Create your own players and trade existing ones. Infinite team formations and customizable strategies.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Nintendojo
    92
    It has all the features you could ask for and more and the gameplay has been refined to near perfection. Then it seems, the only reason FIFA is consistently outselling ISS is the fact that EA have the FIFA license and Konami do not. Just don't let that put you off what is possibly the best soccer game on any system.
  2. IGN
    91
    If you already own ISS64, see if you find a trade-in deal to get your hands on the new one, otherwise, the amount of additions is not quite enough to warrant purchase of the sequel.
  3. All Game Guide
    90
    Intelligence, control, and gameplay are all the best in the business. The only disappointments are the lack of real players and teams and the need for a better TV-style presentation.
  4. Games Domain
    90
    The extra touches, although subtle, are akin to the brushstrokes in a Leonardo Da' Vinci masterpiece. The touches on their own seem insignificant, but look at ISS'98 as a complete package, and it is an experience that can only be described as religious.
  5. TotalGames.net
    88
    Considering that Japan isn’t famous for its success in the sport, for some reason the developers at KCET have a canny knack of delivering almost every attribute of our beautiful game in precision detail, with realism so sharp you could almost take an eye out!

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. BarryP.
    Oct 24, 2008
    10
    This will go down in history as the game that started off the Pro Evolution domination. The game was epic for it's time and was This will go down in history as the game that started off the Pro Evolution domination. The game was epic for it's time and was unmatched by Fifa. It set the benchmark for all football games up to this day. The best football game ever made, imo.… Expand
  2. Mushcalello
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    AHAHAHA ROOOONALDIINHO SOCCER CHE MANCO SI CHIAMA COSÌ, È IL GIOCO DELLA VITA 1000 VOLTE MEGLIO DELLA FIGA (o fifa) SVILUPPATORE INGRAVIDAMI,AHAHAHA ROOOONALDIINHO SOCCER CHE MANCO SI CHIAMA COSÌ, È IL GIOCO DELLA VITA 1000 VOLTE MEGLIO DELLA FIGA (o fifa) SVILUPPATORE INGRAVIDAMI, PRENDITI TUTTI I MIEI SOLDI VOGLIO IL SEQUEL *Emote di aguila*… Expand
  4. maurioiik
    Dec 10, 2013
    10
    I dont know what others say about this game, but to me is perfect I have played it for 15th years, have won all the tournaments in the highestI dont know what others say about this game, but to me is perfect I have played it for 15th years, have won all the tournaments in the highest level, with al the teams. It doesnt matter how long I play it, I allways love it, because of the wide range of moves, plays and the fact that you will always discover new ways and it doesnt matter if you master the game you will always have the joy of finally achieving that "almostimpossible" sombrerito to a level 5 goalkeeper in a World Cup Final, if that doesnt mean anything to you is because you havent played this game enought! It would always be a 10!… Expand
  5. GYOLV99
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This game deserve a 10 in all aspect because is remember nowadays like a meme, that Means the game is not getting old
  6. Tradasar
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hahahaha RONALDIHNO SOCCER
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  7. DanielGG91
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    El primer juego de fútbol que jugué y de los que más disfruté. Partidazos de selecciones, incluso retos para gente que le gusten desafíos.El primer juego de fútbol que jugué y de los que más disfruté. Partidazos de selecciones, incluso retos para gente que le gusten desafíos. Juegazo.… Expand
  8. MostDislikeUser
    Oct 16, 2021
    0
    No Ronaldinho socser? Have to give the game a 0 I am very disappointed in this game

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