International Superstar Soccer SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Sports

International Superstar Soccer

Certified classic

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1994
GenreSports
DeveloperKonami
PublisherKonami
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesInternational Superstar Soccer
ESRBE
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 13

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, International Superstar Soccer is a sports game developed by Konami. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Jikkyou World Soccer: Perfect Eleven.

It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid. Among the 209 SNES sports games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.

It is part of the International Superstar Soccer series; on the SNES you can also try International Superstar Soccer Deluxe. The series also appears on other systems with International Superstar Soccer 2000 (N64) and International Superstar Soccer 2000 (PS1). Konami also made Contra III: The Alien Wars, Super Castlevania IV and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time for the SNES.

International Superstar Soccer supports up to 2 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
  • you want to experience one of the SNES's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing International Superstar Soccer 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

International Superstar Soccer cheats & codes

15 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:

Opponent's Goals Don't Count7E177400
Infinite Time7E1A4655
3 Minute Game, instead of 5 Minutes (International Cup and World Series Modes)7E1FA200
7 Minute Game (International Cup and World Series Modes)7E1FA202
No Fouls (International Cup and World Series Modes)7E1F9601
No Cards (International Cup and World Series Modes)7E1F9801

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International Superstar Soccer walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

International Superstar Soccer FAQ

When did International Superstar Soccer come out on the SNES?

International Superstar Soccer was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.

Who made International Superstar Soccer?

It was developed by Konami.

Is International Superstar Soccer multiplayer?

Yes. International Superstar Soccer supports up to 2 players.

How long does International Superstar Soccer take to play?

As a sports game, International Superstar Soccer 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 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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