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International Superstar Soccer 64

Nintendo N64

Release Date: 1996

Sports Sports - Soccer

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Description

"International Superstar Soccer 64," often abbreviated as ISS 64, is a renowned soccer video game developed by Konami for the Nintendo 64 console. Released in 1997, ISS 64 is recognized for being one of the pioneers that ushered in a new era of 3D soccer games, setting a high standard for the genre on the N64 platform. The game offers players a dynamic football experience with a choice of 36 national teams and a variety of gameplay modes, including open play, international cup, World League, penalty kick mode, and training. The gameplay in ISS 64 is celebrated for its fluid animation and responsive control system, allowing players to execute an array of soccer moves like sprints, short passes, long passes, sliding tackles, and a multitude of goal-celebration animations.

A significant aspect of ISS 64's widespread acclaim comes from its impressive AI for the time, which provides a challenging and realistic soccer simulation. The game does not feature official FIFA licenses, so it uses fictional player names, but it captures the essence and strategy of real soccer, making it popular among hardcore soccer fans and gamers alike. Its multiplayer mode is especially lauded, enabling competitive play between friends that can become highly engaging and competitive. ISS 64’s robust game mechanics and its ability to mimic a real soccer atmosphere are seen as a massive leap forward in sports gaming, particularly on the Nintendo 64 platform, which at the time, thrived from such technically innovative titles. This game set a benchmark not only for subsequent entries in the ISS series but also influenced the broader landscape of soccer games during the late '90s and early 2000s.