Fifa 98 new features

FIFA 98: Road to World Cup was released in 1997 for the PlayStation and PC, and it introduced several new features that improved the gameplay and realism of the series. Some of the key new features in FIFA 98 include:

  1. Road to World Cup Mode: This was a new single-player mode that allowed players to guide their favorite national team through a series of matches, culminating in the FIFA World Cup.
  2. Improved Player Animation: The game featured more realistic player animations, including more detailed movements and reactions.
  3. New Player Skills: Players could now perform new skills such as step-overs, flip-flaps, and roulette shots.
  4. Enhanced Goalkeeper AI: Goalkeepers were more intelligent and could now make more realistic saves and reactions.
  5. Improved Ball Physics: The game featured more realistic ball physics, including better ball movement and bounce.
  6. New Stadiums and Atmosphere: The game included new stadiums and a more immersive atmosphere, including crowd noise and animations.
  7. Player Customization: Players could now customize their players' appearance, including haircuts, beards, and facial expressions.
  8. Improved Commentary: The game featured more realistic commentary, including more detailed descriptions of the game and player actions.
  9. New Sound Effects: The game included new sound effects, including more realistic crowd noise and sound effects for player actions.
  10. Multiplayer Mode: The game featured a multiplayer mode that allowed players to compete against each other online or offline.
  11. Improved Match Engine: The game's match engine was improved, allowing for more realistic and unpredictable matches.
  12. New Player Traits: Players could now have different traits, such as speed, strength, and agility, which affected their performance on the pitch.
  13. Improved Team Management: Players could now manage their teams more effectively, including the ability to make substitutions and adjust formations during matches.
  14. New Camera Angles: The game featured new camera angles, including a "behind the goal" camera that provided a more immersive view of the game.

These new features helped to improve the overall gameplay and realism of FIFA 98, making it one of the best games in the series at the time.