Play Fifa 99 Online

FIFA 99 came out for the Nintendo 64 in 1998, developed and published by EA Sports. It was one of the stronger soccer titles on the system at a time when 3D sports games were still finding their footing. The graphics were a clear step up from earlier attempts, with player models and stadiums that felt more defined and less blocky.

You control a full team of eleven players, switching between them to pass, tackle, and shoot. The main goal is to outscore your opponent within the match time. A couple of its defining features were the through-pass system, which let you lead a teammate into open space with a well-timed button press, and the introduction of more fluid player animations that made dribbling and turning feel less stiff. The game moved at a brisk pace, and matches could quickly swing from defense to attack. It felt responsive and immediate, a game where a single clever pass could split a defense open.