Play Madden NFL 98 Online
You pick plays from that classic top-down view, tweak rosters way too much, and watch the '85 Bears steamroll some poor '70s team—pure old-school football chaos.
Madden NFL 98 was the last hurrah for the series on the Genesis, and honestly, it’s a solid send-off. While newer consoles were going full 3D, this one stuck with the classic top-down view that just feels right for old-school football. You’ve got all 30 teams from the '97 season, plus a ridiculous number of throwback squads—like, who wouldn’t want to pit the '85 Bears against a random '70s team just to see what happens?
The gameplay’s familiar if you’ve played earlier Maddens, but the little tweaks make a difference. Teams get hot or cold streaks based on performance, which adds some unpredictability. And yeah, you can still go wild with player creation and trades—though good luck not cheesing the system with that point pool for stats. My favorite thing? Any Player Mode, where you can suddenly take control of some random linebacker mid-play. Chaos, but the fun kind.
It’s not flashy, but if you’re still rocking a Genesis in '98, this was your best shot at digital football. The Super Bowl replay mode alone kept me busy for weeks.
Download Madden NFL 98 ROM
You can download this ROM to play Madden NFL 98 offline using an Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) emulator (Top Emulators).
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.
