Konami football, the last ISS on GameCube. Updated rosters, technical gameplay in the Pro Evolution Soccer line, polished TV presentation. Excellent console football, soon overtaken by PES. ISS peak on GameCube.
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Category
Sports4 players3+
Description
ISS 3 football simulation on GameCube.
International Superstar Soccer 3 review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾1 GB📅12/12/2003
Published by Konami
International Superstar Soccer 3 (GameCube) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is International Superstar Soccer 3 still worth playing in 2026?
The last numbered entry in Konami's ISS series, International Superstar Soccer 3 keeps the licence's snappy arcade spirit while attempting a move toward simulation. The result is more measured, sometimes caught between the two, but keeps welcome clarity and accessibility. The lack of official licences and a marked ageing weigh today. For a fan of arcade football or someone nostalgic for the old rivalry against the genre's heavyweights, the title keeps a measured yet real interest.
