ФИФА 99

ФИФА 99 is the release that, for many, began the era of meaningful football simulations on computers. The graphics have stepped forward: the players began to look like people, the lighting and stands became more realistic, and the movements no longer resemble mechanical dolls. The lighting at evening matches looked luxurious at that time. In addition to national championships, the game now features a European Super League, which brings together the strongest clubs on the continent. Such a tournament allowed you to quickly test yourself against strong opponents without going through a long season. Matches became more dynamic, and shots and passes became more predictable, although the simplicity of control remained: anyone could figure it out. The commentary and sound were especially pleasing: the voice-over reacted to the events, the stands were noisy, and the menu with music set the mood. For its time, the design of the game looked very modern, and this is what helped it be remembered for a long time. The clubs and national teams were especially pleasing: the rosters tried to match the real ones, and the names of the players were pronounced by the commentators, which was almost a miracle at that time. Weather conditions and lighting changed, and the sound of the stands reacted to events on the field. For those who saw the end of the nineties, this is not just a game, but a whole layer of memories of the first football evenings on the computer. Today the ФИФА 99 is a museum piece, but a nice one: it shows what football looked like in games before the era of complex physics engines. Nostalgia is in full effect here.