NFL Quarterback Club 99 was one of those N64 football games that tried to go toe-to-toe with Madden—and honestly, it held its own. The first thing you notice is how smooth the animations are for a late '90s football sim. Players actually look like they're running, not gliding across the field. And the weather effects? Rain actually makes the ball slippery, which is either awesome or infuriating depending on whether you're the one fumbling.

Playbooks feel deep enough that you can get creative with your calls, but not so complicated that you're staring at menus forever. I remember picking the Vikings just for Randy Moss and chucking deep balls every play—not exactly a pro strategy, but hey, it worked more often than it should have. The commentary’s a little repetitive after a while, but the crowd noise and stadium vibes nail that NFL atmosphere.

If you’re into classic football games, this one’s a solid time capsule from the era of oversized jerseys and brutal tackles.