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International Superstar Soccer (Eurasia) (E) is one of those GBA soccer games that feels simple at first, but the depth sneaks up on you. The overhead view makes everything clear, though sometimes players bunch up awkwardly. I spent my first match just figuring out how to pass properly—the controls take a minute to click.

The commentary by Jon Champion is a nice touch for a handheld game, even if it gets repetitive after a while. What surprised me was how much the formations and strategies actually matter. Picking the wrong one against a tough team means watching your defense fall apart in slow motion.

Penalty practice mode saved me after losing a knockout match in sudden death. It’s rough playing on higher difficulties, but the game gives you enough tools to adjust. International Superstar Soccer (Eurasia) (E) holds up better than you’d expect for a GBA sports title.