The first ISS on N64 and already a dazzling display of Konami know-how. The flow, the crisp passing and the snappy rhythm immediately lay the foundations of a rival school to FIFA. The content stays modest, but the ball touch is already magic.
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Category
Sports4 players3+
Description
First entry in the ISS series on Nintendo 64, an international football simulation combining fluidity with polished arcade gameplay. Published by Konami, released in 1997 in Europe. National teams, multiple competition modes, precise passing and shooting, and up to 4-player multiplayer.
International Superstar Soccer 64 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
💾0,01 GB📅28/11/1997
Published by Konami
International Superstar Soccer 64 (N64) price, value & rarity
Konami European November 1997 pressing, which marks Konami's strong arrival on the PAL market after the Super NES success. The PAL cartridge ships with original UEFA rankings and a multilingual manual detailing classic formations by country. That editorial density and the quality of the 64-bit engine make it the most prized version among fans of pre-PES European tactical simulation.
Better with friends
A pioneer of arcade soccer on the console, direct and heady, laying the groundwork for immediate fun shared up to four. The competition rests on simple controls and the frenzy of counterattacks, where everyone quickly finds their footing. A touch rougher than its sequels, it keeps a pioneering charm and triggers fits of laughter at every goalmouth scramble.
Is International Superstar Soccer 64 still worth playing in 2026?
Released in 1997 on Nintendo 64, Konami's project brings the great arcade football series to the console, favouring immediate pleasure and readability over pure simulation. The nervous pace, the ease of handling and a gratifying sense of the goal make it an excellent multiplayer game. The variety of national teams and tactics brings appreciable depth for the era. The absence of official licences and a dated production show strongly today. A classic of football video games on the console, recommended for those nostalgic about the arcade and for fans of matches with friends.
