International Superstar Soccer 98 N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Sports

International Superstar Soccer 98

SystemNintendo 64
Released1998
GenreSports
DeveloperKCEO
PublisherKonami
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesInternational Superstar Soccer
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 11

International Superstar Soccer 98 is a sports game released in 1998 for the Nintendo 64, developed by KCEO and published by Konami. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Jikkyou World Soccer: World Cup France '98.

It landed about 2 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1998 include The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, 1080° Snowboarding and Mario Party. Among the 95 N64 sports games in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.

It is part of the International Superstar Soccer series; on the N64 you can also try International Superstar Soccer 2000, International Superstar Soccer 64 and Jikkyou World Soccer 3. The series also appears on other systems with International Superstar Soccer 2000 (PS1) and International Superstar Soccer Deluxe (SNES).

International Superstar Soccer 98 supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing International Superstar Soccer 98 is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

International Superstar Soccer 98 gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

International Superstar Soccer 98 cheats & codes

201 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

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Press Cheat Device Button For Max Scoring883E0CA8 0063
Press Cheat Device Button For Max G. Kick883E0CA9 0063
Press Cheat Device Button For Max Curve883E0CAA 0063
Press Cheat Device Button For Max Speed883E0CAB 0063
Press Cheat Device Button For Max Dash883E0CAC 0063

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International Superstar Soccer 98 walkthroughs & guides

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International Superstar Soccer 98 FAQ

When did International Superstar Soccer 98 come out on the N64?

International Superstar Soccer 98 was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998.

Who made International Superstar Soccer 98?

It was developed by KCEO and published by Konami.

Is International Superstar Soccer 98 multiplayer?

Yes. International Superstar Soccer 98 supports up to 4 players.

How long does International Superstar Soccer 98 take to play?

As a sports game, International Superstar Soccer 98 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about International Superstar Soccer 98 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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