FIFA 99
FIFA 99 features an elite league called the "European Dream League" in which 20 top teams from across Europe battle it out in a league format. It was also the first game to feature a block containing teams…
FIFA 99 is a simulator developed by EA Sports, released 10 June 1998 on Nintendo 64, PlayStation and PC (Microsoft Windows).
What FIFA 99 is
FIFA 99 is a simulator game developed by EA Sports and released in 1998. It was published by Electronic Arts. It is available on Nintendo 64, PlayStation and PC (Microsoft Windows).
The premise, in the publisher's words
FIFA 99 features an elite league called the "European Dream League" in which 20 top teams from across Europe battle it out in a league format. It was also the first game to feature a block containing teams which did not pertain to any of the main leagues (back then, it was known as "Rest of Europe" since all teams were European, the vast majority of them featured either in the 1998-99 season of the UEFA Cup or Champions League). Graphically, it is a major improvement over FIFA '98, with the inclusion of basic facial animations and different players' heights as well as certain other cosmetic features such as improved kits and emblems, although they are unlicensed. Gamers may also create…
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are non-fiction. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 4 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.
Where it sits in the FIFA series
FIFA 99 is the 45th of 225 entries we hold in the FIFA series. The next entry was FIFA 2000: Major League Soccer in 1999.
What it launched against
FIFA 99 launched on 10 June 1998, within three weeks of Banjo-Kazooie, Street Fighter Alpha 3, Radiant Silvergun and Colin McRae Rally.
Released around the same time: Banjo-Kazooie, Street Fighter Alpha 3, Radiant Silvergun, Colin McRae Rally.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
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Quick answers
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