NCAA Football �99
- January 01, 2000 00:00 AM PST
Aside from a couple of guaranteed money plays, NCAA Football '99 is an excellent game. With all that it has going for it, this title is a no-brainer purchase for fans of the college game and diehard football gamers alike.
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Championship Form
EA really needed to step up its graphical game to match last year�s GameBreaker, and boy did it ever. NCAA Football�s players look incredible, sporting clean textures, extremely detailed player uniforms, and fluid movements. There�s never a glimpse of pixelization in these guys�even when the camera zooms in! EA also added new animations to this year�s contest, including wraparound tackles, one-handed receptions, and much more.
The new player models are just the tip of the iceberg. NCAA �99 also contains the most extensive create-a-play feature in the history of console-football gaming. Not only do you assign running back and receiver routes, but you also make blocking assignments for your linemen. You can then try out your new play on the practice field and add it to your team�s playbook.
NCAA �99�s Dynasty mode is also beefed up: You can play through more than just four years with any team and recruit players to fill the spots left by graduating seniors. The Dynasty mode also includes a Coach mode where you can be fired if you have a dismal season. Add all these new features to the standard list of play options�40 Great Games situations, create-a-player, team-specific playbooks, season-end awards, extensive stat tracking, plus exclusive rights to the Orange, Fiesta, and Sugar bowls�and you get one exceptionally deep football sim.
All-Out Blitz
NCAA �99�s sound is also superb. This year�s gridiron sonic effects feature awesome head-rattling, helmet-to-helmet collisions, more pep-band fight songs, and play-by-play commentary by Rose Bowl announcer, Chuck White.
What�s more, aside from the slight floating effect of the players, the control is tight. EA beefed it up by adding analog-stick passing for pinpoint accurate throws (it will take you some time to master this, however, so be patient), multiple-trajectory kicking to vary your height on field-goal attempts and punts, and the ability to bust ankle-breaking juke moves. Plus, you have better control over the running game because your players don�t always go down right as they�re being hit.
It�s a Blowout
Aside from a couple of guaranteed money plays, NCAA Football �99 is an excellent game. With all that it has going for it, this title is a no-brainer purchase for fans of the college game and diehard football gamers alike.
