NFL Quarterback Club 99 was one of those late '90s football games that tried to go toe-to-toe with Madden—and honestly, it holds up better than you'd think. The controls feel a little stiff at first, but once you get used to the passing mechanics, slinging deep bombs with Brett Favre or Steve Young actually feels pretty satisfying.

What I liked most was the playbook—way deeper than I expected, with enough formations and audibles to keep things interesting. And yeah, the weather effects are a nice touch—playing in a snowstorm actually messes with your footing and passing accuracy, which is cool until your receiver slips on an icy end zone.

Graphically, it’s definitely N64-era blocky, but the animations are smooth, especially the QB dropbacks. Just don’t expect modern Madden-level polish. If you’re into retro sports games, this one’s a solid time capsule of late-'90s football.