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Review of International Superstar Soccer Pro 98 on PlayStation

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Aug 1998
Cover image of International Superstar Soccer Pro 98 on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 21 Aug 1998
Genre: Sports
Developer: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo
Publisher: Konami

Introduction

Kick your slippers off, grab your snacks, and prepare to experience the digital pitch of mayhem! International Superstar Soccer Pro 98 is here to remind the world why dribbling is an essential life skill! Here’s a game that combines soccer, laughter, and enough rivalries to bring family gatherings to a standstill. Before FIFA took over the soccer gaming universe, Konami was delivering the goods with this gem for PlayStation. Let’s dive right in, shall we?

Gameplay

Imagine this: you’ve got six game modes to choose from, because why commit to one when you can confuse yourself joyfully? The Exhibition Mode allows you to stage the ultimate soccer showdown against a friend, or, for those avoiding social interaction, the AI. Choose your difficulty, stadium, weather (because apparently, it matters), and the match length. Hours of entertainment while still in your pajamas! League Mode invites 16 international teams to battle it out in a classic season format. Want to emulate the FIFA World Cup? You can do that too! In Cup Mode, experience local cups with that unmistakable knockout-stage thrill - perfect for those who enjoy the agony of defeat. Throw in some All Star Matches and a Training Mode where you’ll try to master the art of shooting – or just learn why you weren't born to kick a ball – and you’ve got yourself a smorgasbord of football fun.

Graphics

Now let’s talk about aesthetics. You may find the graphics a bit like an awkward family photo; charming in an oddball sort of way. The player designs are just quirky enough to remind you this game was made in the heyday of the late '90s. Just enough pixelated goodness to make you cringe with nostalgia, while also evoking an oddly nostalgic chuckle as players look like they're from an entirely different planet. The pitch is green (because, duh) and the stadiums vary in flair. Just don't expect to be blown away like today’s hyper-realistic graphics. The word you’re looking for is charming, and we’ll stick with that!

Conclusion

In a world now brimming with flashy graphics and infinite player options, International Superstar Soccer Pro 98 packs a punch of nostalgia. It may not be the most polished soccer game of today – in fact, you might just want to keep your expectations in check – but the fun it delivers is undefeated. Whether you’re smashing buttons against AI, trying to score in a friendly rivalry, or hitting the pitch with pals, ISS Pro 98 assures you’ll laugh, maybe shed a few tears during the defeats, and remind you why soccer – and gaming – is just as glorious as it is absurd. And honestly, isn’t that what life is all about? So lace up those virtual cleats and let the nostalgia-fueled fun begin, because the soccer pitch is waiting!

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