International Superstar Soccer Pro
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International Superstar Soccer Pro (known in Japan as World Soccer: Winning Eleven '97 (ワールドサッカー ウイニングイレブン'97, Wārudo Sakkā Winingu Ireben '97) and in North America as Goal Storm '97) is a
It features 32 international teams, four different stadia, 13 team formations along with eight unique strategies and a choice of Exhibition Mode, International League, International Cup and a Penalty Kick mode. It can be played as a one or two player game.
Teams available
International Superstar Soccer Pro includes 32 different international teams based on their real equivalents of season 1996/1997 with accurate home, away and goalkeeper kits featuring manufacturer logos and national emblems. The line-up of each team consists of 16 fictional players.
Reception
Publication | Score |
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Computer and Video Games | [1] |
Edge | 9/10[2] |
Electronic Gaming Monthly | 9/10[3] |
Famitsu | 26/40[4] |
Game Informer | 8.75/10[5] |
GameFan | 84%[6] |
IGN | 6/10[7] |
Joystick | 90%[8] |
Next Generation | [9] |
PlayStation Official Magazine – UK | 8/10[10] |
The game was met with positive reviews. Critics were particularly pleased with the fluid, lifelike animations,[3][11][12] and the simplicity and responsiveness of the controls.[3][11][12] In addition, the game was also praised for its strong blend of realism and fun,[3][9] an aspect which was noted by Kraig Kujawa of Electronic Gaming Monthly.[3] However, the audio was criticized, with the primary complaints being the inconsistency of the announcer and the annoying clicking sound which accompanies players moving down the field.[11][12] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of 26 out of 40.[4]
Legacy
International Superstar Soccer Pro was considered a "game-changer" for football games, which had been largely dominated by rival
See also
Notes
References
- ^ Key, Steve (April 1997). "International Superstar Soccer Pro". Computer and Video Games. No. 185. EMAP. p. 73. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
- ^ Edge staff (June 1997). "ISS Pro" (PDF). Edge. No. 46. Future Publishing. pp. 86–87. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e Kujawa, Kraig; Hager, Dean (May 1997). "Team EGM Sports: Goal Storm '97". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 94. Ziff Davis. p. 116.
- ^ a b "ワールドサッカー ウイニングイレブン'97 [PS]". Famitsu (in Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
- ^ McNamara, Andy; Storm, Jon; Anderson, Paul (May 1997). "Goal Storm '97". Game Informer. No. 49. FuncoLand. Archived from the original on October 21, 1997. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
- ^ Joe Kidd (May 1997). "GoalStorm [sic]". GameFan. Vol. 5, no. 5. Metropolis Media. p. 72. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
- ^ IGN staff (May 6, 1997). "Goal Storm '97". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
- ^ "International Superstar Pro Soccer [sic]". Joystick (in French). No. 84. Hachette Filipacchi Médias. July–August 1997. p. 147. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Finals: Goal Storm '97". Next Generation. No. 30. Imagine Media. June 1997. p. 116. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
- Official UK PlayStation Magazine(Platinum Special): 74–7. 1999.
- ^ a b c d The Rookie (June 1997). "Goal Storm '97". GamePro. No. 105. IDG. p. 90. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Martin; Adam (July 1997). "Reviews: International Superstar Soccer Pro". Absolute PlayStation International. Archived from the original on August 17, 2016.
- ^ Wilson, Ben (26 June 2020). "Fifa v PES: the history of gaming's greatest rivalry". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ Parkin, Simon (2016-12-21). "Fifa: the video game that changed football". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 2018-10-30. Retrieved 2019-01-05.