Madden NFL 98 is a football simulation game for PlayStation, licensed by John Madden and developed by Electronic Arts. This installment introduces enhanced quarterback functionalities, including lob passes and timing adjustments, alongside improved AI that adapts during gameplay. Players can create and trade plays, while the game features a full season mode, playoffs, and the Super Bowl, all presented with TV-style commentary and analysis.
Playcalling expert John Madden again licenses Electronic Arts' flagship football simulation. New features for 1998 include more advanced Quarterback functions such as the ability to play lob passes and adjust timing patterns, and more instinctive AI features to adjust as the match goes on. Squad features have also been advanced, with the opportunity to create plays and trade them.
Gameplay is much the same as the other editions, with the full season on offer as well as playoffs and the Superbowl. Everything is presented TV-style, with play-by-play analysis and reports. The contemporary NFL teams are joined by great squads of the past.