Best ISS entry on PS2 with the richest content, most polished mechanics and finest presentation. Arcade gameplay is at its best. The ISS franchise benchmark on PS2 for all arcade football fans seeking the definitive entry.
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Sports4 players3+
Description
A third European Konami entry released in 2003, marking the peak of the ISS branch before its rebrand to "Pro Evolution Soccer" on PS2. Finer dribbling system, revised defensive AI and a further expanded Master League. Widely considered one of the best football games of its time, ahead of EA's FIFA.
International Superstar Soccer 3 review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,99 GB📅28/03/2003
Published by Konami
International Superstar Soccer 3 (PS2) 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?
Konami's third and last PS2 ISS, this entry pushes the arcade branch towards more spectacle with a polished production, rich animations and a still snappy pace built for immediate fun. The readability, the joy of dribbling and the excellent multiplayer make it an accomplished festive football. The absence of licences and the overwhelming success of Pro Evolution Soccer overshadowed it. A good arcade football for fans of accessible, spectacular sport and nostalgics of the ISS brand.
