Are you ready for some hard core head-to-head football competition? Madden NFL 99 provides amazing real life graphics, superior gameplay and all the NFL monster hits, amazing sideline grabs and astounding juke moves so you can face off against the CPU or a friend.

Super Hi Resolution 3-D Polygon Graphics
For the most realistic football gameplay, Madden NFL 99 has created state-of-the-art super hi-res polygon graphics. An incredible 300 polygons per player let you see your favorite players in amazing detail. You'll even notice the different size of each NFL pro.

All New Motion Captured NFL Animations
Madden NFL 99 has built on its extensive animation and motion capture database to bring to life position specific motion captured juke moves, fakes, and big hits you've come to expect from your favorite players. Control Barry Sanders and juke the defense for a 60-yard touchdown run. Become John Elway and freeze the defense with a pump fake, then deliver a pass to Shannon Sharpe and watch him give the famous Mile High Salute.

Monster Hits
Madden NFL 99 has all the monster hits you're used to seeing on the field. Play as Junior Seau and deliver a multitude of wrap tackles. Or try and stop The Bus with a shoulder drag-but don't get dragged into the end zone. All of the monster hits are enhanced with authentic NFL sounds to deliver the full impact of professional football.

Franchise Mode
You are now in total control of all aspects of managing the team over multiple seasons. You coach, play, draft, sign and release players, and negotiate contracts. When a player's contract expires, you decide if you want to keep him or release him to make more room under the salary cap. You make all of the key decisions of a GM and head coach and Madden NFL 99 monitors your performance-if you don't live up to expectations, you'll be fired.

Advanced AI
Madden NFL 99's enhanced AI has killer instinct. The CPU has more intelligent run blocking and Smarter D. It even learns your play tendencies during the game and works strategically to stop you. On offense, the CPU follows the logic of today's NFL coaching schemes to fashion an offensive gameplan exactly like the pros. See if you can shut down a real NFL offense

Save Custom Teams and Playbooks
Now you can save your created players, roster changes, custom playbooks, and custom teams to your memory card. Build and save your own franchise and see if you can take it to the Super Bowl.

One-Button ModeTM
Get into the game quicker and easier-you control all of the moves with One Button. The advanced AI in Madden NFL 99 makes all the decisions for you with the push of a button and lets anyone play competitively from day one. Just pick it up and play.

Arcade Mode
Check out Arcade mode for a game with easier play calling, more tackles, bigger plays, and fewer rules. It's fun, it's fast, and it's easy to play.

New 'Smart Commentary'
Learn more about the NFL and the game match up with new Madden NFL 99 smart commentary. Listen to Coach Madden as he talks about the game match ups and what each team must do to win. During the game, Coach Madden provides his unique insight and interesting facts on many of today's NFL stars.