NHL 99 is a sports video game developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts. It is part of the NHL (National Hockey League) video game series and was released in 1998. Below is an overview of the game's information, features, gameplay, and system requirements:
**Game Information:**
- Title: NHL 99
- Developer: EA Canada
- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Release Date: September 28, 1998
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation, Nintendo 64
**Features and Overview:**
- Real-Life NHL Teams and Players: NHL 99 features official NHL teams and players from the 1998-1999 NHL season, providing an authentic hockey experience.
- Game Modes: The game offers various modes, including Exhibition, Season, Playoffs, and a Franchise mode where players can manage a team over multiple seasons and make roster decisions.
- Create-a-Player: Players have the option to create their custom hockey player, including appearance, attributes, and playstyle.
- Commentary: NHL 99 includes in-game commentary provided by real-life NHL commentators, adding to the immersive experience.
**Gameplay:**
NHL 99 follows the gameplay of ice hockey, with players controlling a team and competing against opponents on the ice. The objective is to score goals by shooting the puck into the opponent's net while defending their own goal from the opposing team's attacks.
The game offers fast-paced and responsive controls, allowing players to perform various maneuvers such as passing, shooting, checking, and deking. NHL 99 aimed to provide an enjoyable and realistic hockey experience for players of all skill levels.
**System Requirements (PC):**
Please note that the system requirements for NHL 99 are quite low by today's standards, as the game was released in 1998. As of my last update, the minimum system requirements for NHL 99 on PC were as follows:
- **Minimum System Requirements:**
- OS: MS-DOS 6.2 or later
- Processor: Pentium 60 MHz or equivalent
- RAM: 8 MB RAM
- Graphics: SVGA graphics card
- Storage: 80 MB available space
- Sound Card: Sound Blaster compatible
