International Superstar Soccer Deluxe | |
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Developer(s) |
Konami (SNES) Factor 5 (MD) KCEO (PS) |
Publisher(s) | Konami |
Series | International Superstar Soccer |
Platform(s) | SNES, Mega Drive, PlayStation |
Release |
SNES
Mega Drive
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Genre(s) | Football, Sports |
Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
International Superstar Soccer Deluxe (officially abbreviated as ISS Deluxe and known as Jikkyou World Soccer 2: Fighting Eleven in Japan) is a football video game and the sequel to International Superstar Soccer developed and published Konami's, KCEO division. This Deluxe version was published first to the SNES, then the Mega Drive and finally the PlayStation.
ISS Deluxe has realistic animations and player sprites. The player can choose from 16 formations and 8 strategies and can compete with 36 national teams with recognizable celebrity players (like Valderrama, Baggio, Ravanelli, Letchkov), but their names are fictitious (like Capitale for Batistuta). There are several competitions available including International Cup, World Series (League), Scenario Mode and customizable mini-cups and leagues.
The Deluxe version, released in the same year as ISS, contains several developments over the original. These changes refer to the SNES version.
The game has a total of 36 international teams to choose from, divided into six region blocks. Between ISS Deluxe and Jikkyou World Soccer 2, the choice of teams varied. Amongst them, 29 teams feature in both games. The Europe/North America release featured more European teams, featuring Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Czech Republic, Austria, Poland and Turkey (though they are listed in the Asia/Africa group).
In the Japanese version, there were less European teams, and instead included China, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, United Arab Emirates, Canada, Paraguay and Bolivia.
In addition, there are 6 secret teams that unlock after finishing the World Series tournament in first place.
Prior to the start of each game, the match can played at one of eight different stadiums. All vary in the fabric of the court and the surrounding décor, as well as having different dimensions. The smallest stadium is in Japan, and the largest one is in Nigeria. One can also vary the schedule (morning, afternoon, night) and weather (sunny day, snow and rain), the first occurs randomly and is seen in the pre-match information and navigate when the arches. The second can be selected in a random friendly matches and in competition. The weather factor influences the development of the game so that the ball games in the rain is heavier and the raz floor passes are a little shorter while snow games with the ball moves with a speed grade of.