Introduction

AFL 99! The game that lets you manage your own football team without the worry of actual players fighting over the last meat pie in the locker room. With more green grass than a kangaroo park & more yelling than your parents during Christmas dinner, it’s a nostalgic step into the world of Aussie Rules Footy. Let’s jump in like the footy is on sale at the local store.

Gameplay

In AFL 99, you could play as any of the 16 teams available, dropping your mates on the couch and yelling at the screen like you were actually at the game. The controls? They were intuitive... if you had a PhD in dexterous thumb maneuvers. You can choose from various modes including exhibition matches and a season mode that’ll let you feel the thrill of winning and the agony of defeat just like your local pub's trivia night. The gameplay included classic Aussie rules: kick it, mark it, and boo the ref like he just stole your sandwich. The commentary from the Australian legends Bruce McAvaney and Leigh Matthews kept the vibes high — I mean, who doesn’t love a good shout about a goal from the couch?

Graphics

Let’s talk about the graphics! For 1998, AFL 99 was no Picasso, but it certainly had its moments. Players looked more like action figures than real-life athletes (I half expected them to rattle when I shook the controller). The stadiums were vibrant, and the field? You could almost smell the grass from afar! Sure, by today’s standards, it might look like a 90s television program on a fuzzy channel, but back then, it was like watching a sporting event through the eyes of a 5-year-old who just discovered color.

Conclusion

In a crowded field of sports games that may or may not have you throwing a controller at your console in frustration, AFL 99 provided a slice of pure footy fun. It's like the cheese on your pizza that nearly melts your heart — definitely messy but oh-so-satisfying. It’s a great trip down memory lane, making it perfect for young footy fans or the older crowd looking to relive the glory days of bushy-haired players and questionable fashion choices. Overall, AFL 99 earns a solid 7.5 out of 10. So, grab your mates, crack open a drink, and dive back into 90s gaming that feels like a big slice of Aussie pie!

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