Jikkyou World Soccer 3 is a landmark sports game developed by Konami and released for the Nintendo 64 in 1997. Known to Western audiences as International Superstar Soccer 64, it set a new standard for 3D console football with fluid motion-captured animations and incredibly responsive, arcade-style gameplay. You can choose from dozens of international teams and compete in exhibition matches, full world tournaments, penalty shootouts, or take on the challenging Scenario mode that drops you into specific, high-stakes match situations.
How to Play
The objective is to outscore the opposing team before the match timer expires. Standard Nintendo 64 controls apply: use the analog stick (mapped to arrow keys) to control player movement. On offense, use the A button (typically mapped to X) to pass, the B button (Z) to shoot, and the C-buttons to execute lob passes and through balls. On defense, use A to switch players and B to tackle.
Tips
- Master the Through Pass: Timing a through ball (C-up) to a striker making a forward run is one of the most reliable ways to break past the defensive line.
- Use Dash Sparingly: Holding the dash button (R or Z trigger) drains player stamina quickly, making them sluggish later in the match. Save it for breakaways and defending fast counter-attacks.

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