NFL GameDay 98 (1997)

Platforms: PlayStation
Genres: Simulator, Sport

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A methodical football simulation that feels grounded and authentic, offering steady season-long progression and friendly competition over flashy excitement.

simulationcompetitivestraightforwardstructuredmoderate pacereplayablemultiplayer-focusedauthentic

About

NFL GAMEDAY '98 is loaded with features like Preseason, Season, and Training Camp modes. You can also choose to play as a skill player, like wide receiver or fullback. And when you consider that you also get a play editor, a create-a-player feature, over 100 touchdown dances, and accurate player attributes, you'll realize why the GAMEDAY series is one of the best around. You can also take on your friends (up to eight with the multitap) in the Versus mode.

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.