International Superstar Soccer '98 Nintendo 64
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Sep 15, 1998
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91 out of 100

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9.2 out of 10

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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 players and trade existing ones. Infinite team formations and customizable strategies.… Expand

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
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  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.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
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  1. ScottC.
    10
    One of the greatest soccer games in history, blessed with wonderful game play, easy controls, state-of-the-art graphics. it is made even better by not having a FIFA license, so you can play with Deonardo (Ronaldo) unless you edit the names.… Expand
  2. BarryP.
    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 unmatched by Fifa. It set the benchmark for all football games up to this day. The best football game ever made, imo.… Expand
  3. helena23
    10
    simply the most enjoyable fun easy to play accesible soccer game ever plus superb animation(1998) and great mplayer also
    masterpiece that doe    snt get old… Expand
  4. KevinF.
    9
    At the time this was the best football game ever, its now been overshadowed by we6, 5 years ago, i'd have given this a ten.