Madden NFL 98 is a football simulation video game developed by Electronic Arts for the Sega Saturn, featuring playcalling by John Madden. Enhancements include sophisticated quarterback controls, instinctive AI adjustments during gameplay, and improved team management options for creating and trading plays. The game offers a full NFL season experience, playoff modes, and a TV-style presentation with commentary, featuring both current and classic teams.
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.