ISS Pro '98 is one of the finest football games on PS1, with remarkable ball physics and precise tactical gameplay. Close to perfection for its era, it represents the high point of the ISS series before it evolved into PES. A classic worth rediscovering for fans.
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Category
Sports4 players3+
Description
ISS Pro 98 in the run-up to the France World Cup, with updated roster and refined gameplay. Created by Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo and Konami, released in 1998 in Europe, Asia, Italy and the United States. Over fifty national teams, precise stick control, cup and competitions mode, enriched animations and live commentary. Multi-regional edition.
International Superstar Soccer Pro '98 review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
2/5
Music
★★★★★
"Decent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,31 GB📅21/08/1998
Published by Konami
International Superstar Soccer Pro '98 (PS1) price, value & rarity
The Asian edition of International Superstar Soccer Pro '98, Konami's football simulation acclaimed in its day for snappy gameplay and commentary, a genre benchmark against the competition. As the game is widespread in the West, it is this rarer Asian pressing that interests collectors attentive to regional variants. Desirability rests on the ISS series' lasting reputation and the confidentiality of this edition.
Is International Superstar Soccer Pro '98 still worth playing in 2026?
A sequel to Konami's ISS Pro, this 98 edition refines the handling, enriches the animations and improves the AI for a more believable simulation, riding the momentum of that year's World Cup. The smoother feel and the better paced flow make it one of the console's finest footballs at launch. The absence of official licences and the weight of years on the 3D tell today. A PlayStation football reference for fans of demanding retro simulation.
