International Superstar Soccer 64
0 plays 1997 #Sport
International Superstar Soccer 64 (officially abbreviated as ISS 64, originally released in Japan as Jikkyō J.League Perfect Striker and then later adapted as Jikkyō World Soccer 3) is a video game developed by Konami Computer Entertainment Osaka in the International Superstar Soccer series by Konami. Its team lineup follows the Super NES version of International Superstar Soccer Deluxe, only with South Africa replacing Morocco.
International Superstar Soccer 64 was met with critical acclaim, and often called one of the best of the Nintendo 64's third-party releases.
From Wikipedia's article International Superstar Soccer 64
Keyboard controls
| N64 | Player 1 |
|---|---|
| Stick | ↑↓←→ |
| A | X |
| B | C |
| Z | Z |
| L | A |
| R | S |
| C buttons | IKJL |
| D-pad | TGFH |
| Start | Enter |
Hotkeys
- 1 Quick save state
- 2 Quick load state
- 3 Change save slot
A gamepad with an analog stick plays much better than the keyboard.
Gamepads are detected when you press a button. Remap any key from the emulator’s Controls menu (gear icon).
Live chat
Connecting…
Keyboard controls
| N64 | Player 1 |
|---|---|
| Stick | ↑↓←→ |
| A | X |
| B | C |
| Z | Z |
| L | A |
| R | S |
| C buttons | IKJL |
| D-pad | TGFH |
| Start | Enter |
Hotkeys
- 1 Quick save state
- 2 Quick load state
- 3 Change save slot
A gamepad with an analog stick plays much better than the keyboard.
Gamepads are detected when you press a button. Remap any key from the emulator’s Controls menu (gear icon).
4.5 Great job!
GameRankings 89%
Review scorecard
- Graphics 4.5 out of 5 Overall fallback
- Sound 4.5 out of 5 Overall fallback
- Control 4.5 out of 5 Overall fallback
- Fun Factor 4.5 out of 5 Overall fallback
Overall fallback: GameRankings 89%. Overall source The same 89/100 overall rating fills missing categories using the face scale; these are not separate category scores.
What the reviews talk about
Key wordstightfluidresponsivevariedentertainingrealistic
What the critics said
GamePro said that Striker "ranks as the best soccer game for the Japanese N64 and quite possibly one of the best soccer titles in Japan. If you own a Japanese N64, Striker's worth a kick-off."
— GamePro, 1997
Next Generation said that the same Japanese import "goes farther than most titles in presenting a fantastic look and feel. Just make sure you have a few friends around to play it, otherwise you'll tire from 10-3 wins real quick."
— Next Generation, 1997
Most said International Superstar Soccer 64 was better than the Nintendo 64's previous soccer game, FIFA Soccer 64, and Kraig Kujawa of Electronic Gaming Monthly went so far as to call it "without a doubt, the best soccer game on the market".
— Electronic Gaming Monthly, 1997 (Kraig Kujawa)
For example, Next Generation commented, "Details like refs of varying skill, different weather conditions, real stadiums, and attitude give even more depth to a game that gets just about everything right."
— Next Generation, 1997
Glenn Rubenstein of GameSpot said that it "offers just about everything FIFA 64 did. It just does it slightly better."
— GameSpot, 1997 (Glenn Rubenstein)
GamePro was one of the few to voice criticisms with the game, specifically the music and the use of fictional players, but called it "an arcade-ish experience that, while not as realistic as FIFA, ranks much higher on the fun scale."
— GamePro, 1997 · about another version
From the Reception section of Wikipedia's International Superstar Soccer 64 article.
Scores
- 96 GameFan 96%
- 94 Hyper 94%
- 93 Electronic Gaming Monthly 9.25/10
- 91 N64 Magazine 92% ; (WS3) 91% ; (P.S.) 89%
- 90 Edge 9/10
- 90 Game Informer 9/10
- 90 IGN1997 9/10
- 90 Next Generation (US) 5/5 ; (JP) 4/5
- 85 GameRevolution1997 B+
- 80 CNET Gamecenter1997 8/10
- 79 Famitsu (P.S.) 32/40 ; (WS3) 31/40
- 75 Nintendo Power1997 3.75/5
- 70 GameSpot1997 7/10
From the review table in Wikipedia's International Superstar Soccer 64 article.
Comments