Master League is an exclusive league consisting of 16 club teams included in the game reflecting the best European clubs of that time. One of the main new features of ISS Pro Evolution is a game mode named Master League. In this version the one-two-pass system has been highly developed, becoming one of the greatest threats to the opponent and dribbling includind trick-shoot has been introduced as the element of the gameplay.
The replays could be stored on memory card as well as won trophys and unlocked bonuses. ISS Pro Evolution was precise in every detail and aspect of the game, for example team captain could be selected with captain's badge on arm or colour of players' shoes could be individualized. The new version featured updated player rosters, extended amount of game modes, teams (including club teams for the very first time), stadiums and settings providing highly developed player editor not as long limited only to name edition.
During promotion following taglines have been used: 'The King of football returns', 'This really IS football!'. The engine has been recreated providing new player movements, animations and improved graphics. In Japan it has been released as Winning Eleven 4. ISS Pro Evolution is a third video game in ISS Series produced by Konami specially for Playstation.