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FIFA 99 (Sony PlayStation 1, 1998)
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When the soccer-on-the-brain Brits at GameSpot UK gave the PC version of FIFA 99 a score of 11 - out of 10 - it surely caused many gamers to set high expectations for the console ports of EA Sports' venerable franchise. While it can't match the PC in terms of graphics, the PlayStation version of FIFA 99 stands out as a soccer game that plays fast and looks good doing it. The FIFA series on the PlayStation has made continuous strides to improve frame rate and game speed; FIFA 99 seems to have made the greatest leaps in this category. The default speed is very easy on the eyes, and when the gameplay speed is cranked to fastest, it still runs smoothly. Bottom line: no choppy animation, no sluggish player control... no complaints. It's a far cry from the PlayStation's FIFA days of (relative) old. Visually, the game has its slight drawbacks. Up close, players look somewhat blocky and reveal the occasional polygon flicker. In some far-away camera views, the field textures show cracks. Fortunately, these cosmetic blemishes are hardly noticeable, thanks to the very realistic and eye-pleasing player animations such as when goals are missed or scored. Like earlier FIFA titles, this game comes fully loaded with options. It boasts all the key international soccer leagues, teams, and players, along with the ability to customize anything from cup tournaments to the colors on a player's sock. This game's in-depth team strategies remain intact for players keen on coaching as well as playing. FIFA 99 also introduces two smart playing modes that will surely appeal to soccer fans. The first is a European dream league mode that pits the best teams from the various leagues against each other. The second is a golden goal mode that sets a goal limit between two teams. The latter option is a surprisingly great multiplayer mode since it kills the clock - it's odd no one thought of this before. Once again, EA Sports tapped into the alt-rock realm to spruce up a soccer game, this time recruiting Fatboy Slim's "Rockafeller Skank" as the game's theme song. The various song tracks, along with accurately timed two-person play-by-play commentary, make FIFA 99 an enjoyable listening experience. FIFA 99's main shortcomings are, for the most part, fixable, thanks to the game's wealth of options. The most glaring hole (at least for US gamers) will likely be the "fake" US league play with non-Major League Soccer teams and players. Granted, EA Sports doesn't own the rights to MLS, but it seems awfully cheesy when generic US teams have to duke it out in Istanbul or Paris. Fortunately, there's a partial fix for die-hard MLS fans: Use the team and player edit modes to rename the teams and players, and change their uniform colors. Another small blemish is the default difficulty, which seems a shade too easy, even for beginners. You should set the difficulty to professional to get the most realistic feel in terms of AI. Another AI gripe is that computer teammates usually play conservatively to a fault. Don't expect them to chase after loose balls or foul hard on their own, even after setting aggressive offense/defense team strategies. It'll be a couple years until the next World Cup, but FIFA 99 surely packs enough punch to keep soccer fans satisfied in the meantime. While not completely perfect, it's deep on options, packed with real teams and players, and presented with a slick interface. This makes it arguably the best soccer game to date for the PlayStation.Read full review
The FIFA series was never the standard-setter for football games. Konami and even Sega shared that. FIFA Soccer (94) established a fun game that remained unchanged through the duration of the 16bit era. When it came to 3D, EA was lackluster in its early releases from FIFA 96 to other sports titles. But things began changing with the '98 titles. FIFA '98 Road to the World Cup was a new benchmark for EA. FIFA 99 carries on from FIFA 98 and World Cup 98, with improved visuals and tighter gameplay. Of course, the great soundtrack is there. It is still an unrealistic representation of the sport but now it makes more sense. Quality of gameplay-wise, I am not sure if this takes the mantle from FIFA 98 RTTWC as in 98, you had some more error with passes and shots, especially nice to see some shots going wide. FIFA 99 moves more towards the arcade style of speed and scoring, which would just be awful from FIFA 2000 onwards. Anyway, this game sees more licensed leagues and players. Ronaldo is the highlight of the CD case but in the game is referred to #9. Like the other FIFAs, ratings are all over the board and especially bad on four aspects: 1- Offensive players are consistently better at tackling or defensive actions than defenders (thus part of the overboard FIFA pace and scoring). 2- Non-famous players, especially away from the famous European leagues or clubs are often grossly underrated. 3- You have a limited number of points to play for player ratings so you can't ever overcome grossly underrated players, and accurately downplaying others is too time consuming. 4- Player colors and faces being completely wrong, no height or preferred foot attribute. With these negatives addressed, it seems FIFA just is not good. That's not the case. It's an offering for the quick on-the-go, arcade play for friends to have fun in the same house. For a better game on the PS1, you need to go for the Konami games although outside of MLS Game Night, the ISS titles are laughably overpriced these days. If you are looking for a football game and cannot get International Superstar Soccer Pro (for clubs), your best bet is then FIFA RTTWC 98 or FIFA 99. If you can find it for cheap, between five to nice bucks for one very good or like new copy, go for it.Read full review
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One of my favorite Fifas. It's a bit hard getting back in the swing of it but after a few games and an adjusted camera view you'll get the hang of it. Game play is more arcade like than current Fifas. Lots of fun with friends. Soundtrack is just as killer as it was back in '99. I bought this on a nostalgia whim and have no regrets.
Very professional saler. The product was DOA (dead on arrival)something that could happend to any digital device and he refunded it immidiately. For sure I will buy another product from him again.
man that is the best fifa that ever came out... they only need 2 make it for ps3 with better graphics
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