Rally de Africa is an arcade rally racing game which plays similarly to Sega Rally Championship. The game features four game modes: Championship, where the player plays through a series of races; Spot Entry, where the player can play a singe race; 2 Player Battle, where two players can race against each other; and Memory Battle, where the player can race against the replay of another player which is stored on the memory card. In each race you begin in the twelfth position behind eleven computer opponents, the goal is to pass all the opponents to get into the first place position before you reach the end of the stage. The game features a total of five different stages set across the continent of Africa and a selection of unlicensed vehicles to race with.
The sequel to the 1997's overlooked Wing Over, Wing Over 2 features a far more involved story mode and leaves behind the tournament-style gameplay which drove the first instalment.
A strategy/simulation game for the Playstation that tasks you with managing your own video game company. It was developed by Kuusou Kagaku in 1998 and was only released in Japan.
Advanced Variable Geo 2 is one of several titles in the long-running all-girl fighting game series. Using one of 12 characters, including nine returning from the previous title, the player can choose from a variety mode, including a standard arcade mode, a story mode, a 2-player versus mode, and a time attack mode. There is also a practice mode, a wide variety of game options, and play statistics tracking.
This is the second volume of one of the series of Namco game compilations, released only in Japan. This anthology is similar to the "Namco Museum" series except that this collection include games that have been released on consoles originally. Each disc includes 4 games and, along with each of the games, there were also updated versions of those.
This volume includes:
- Pac-Attack (The updated version of this game was also included as an unlockable extra game in "Pac-Man World 2")
- Valkyrie no Bouken: Toki no Kagi Densetsu
- Namco Classic II (Golf)
- King of Kings
Blaze & Blade Busters is the sequel to Blaze & Blade Eternal Quest and use the same graphics engine. But this time the game wasn't released outside Japan, there were originally plans for a PAL release but for some reason it never happened.
Even though Blaze & Blade Busters uses the same engine as Eternal Quest it has some huge differences:
- For example, there are some very interesting features on the start menu alone. You can do things that you cannot on Eternal Quest, such as renaming the items in your inventory to whatever you want and even battling friends in a duel.
- Character creation is also interesting. When you have assigned your attribute points it adds them up and assigns you level based on how many points you have. So, you may start off at around level 50. The game will not only give you level 50 stats but it will also give you up to level 3 spells if you have chosen a sorcerer/priest/fairy, etc.
- The game itself also plays very different. You begin at the Roadside Inn, but instead of walking arou
The Golden Tower... a majestic symbol of hope to the world. But behind its walls lurks a being that could destroy all. Evil forces are already in motion as the Tower cries out for a hero.
Now destiny calls on you – a young knight charged with the care of a magical baby creature of mysterious origins. Prepare to face fantastic foes in a quest that leads to the cradle of all evil.
The Soul Fight International Championship has begun. Eight fighters have gathered to put their skills to the test. Defeat the best fighters, and become the king of the Soul Fight world.
U.P.P. is a puzzle game that plays like an upside-down version of Columns with a twist. Groups of various-colored gems appear from the bottom of the screen and rise toward the top. Match three in a row vertically, horizontally, or diagonally of the same color to clear them. Every clear and combo earns charge for your Soul Gauge, which when enough charge is gathered allows you to unleash special attacks that can either hinder your opponent or give yourself an advantage. Each character has three different attacks, which require different amounts of energy charge.
Rami-chan no Ooedo Sugoroku: Keio Yuugekitai Gaiden is a 1998 video game for the PlayStation. Developed by Victor Interactive Software, it is the third and last game in the Keio Flying Squadron series, and was released only in Japan. While the first game is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up and its sequel, Keio Flying Squadron 2, is a platformer with shooter sections, the third game is a party game.
Like the first two games, the third game refers to Japanese culture, both ancient and modern simultaneously.
Diver's Dream is a 3D diving simulator for the original Sony Playstation developed and published by Konami in 1998.
It was only released in Japan and Europe.
Gameplay consists of diving missions, which require better equipment the more difficult they get, which can be bought in stores.
Kain is given a mission by his father. Seems a nefarious Dark Lord is threatening peace across the land, and Kain gets to go stop him. Ah, but only beating the Dark Lord isn't enough: Kain must also woo a bride while traveling the land. His childhood friend Asha, who just happens to be female, joins his quest at its beginning. While moving around the land Kain meets more women, while the minions of the Dark Lord want him dead.
Assault: Retribution is a 3D platform shooting game that takes place across seven futuristic levels, includes two playable characters with alternate routes, analog control, and memory card support. You can't spell action, adrenaline or assault with out an "A," so go out and kick a few.
NCAA FOOTBALL '99 gives those of us who never attended Nebraska or Notre Dame the complete college football experience. Play modes include Exhibition, Tournament, Great Games, Season, Practice, and Dynasty. You get 112 Division I-A teams and their stadiums, so you'll likely find your favorite major college team on the roster. One of the coolest features is the Dynasty mode, in which you try to build a winning program from scratch. While it may be tough to recruit blue-chip prospects in the beginning, as you start winning big games and making a name for your team, getting good players gets easier. But if you can't recruit them, create them with the Create-A-Player mode. This year's version also has improved AI, so you can expect some serious competition from some of the better schools. If you've always wanted to be the Big Man On Campus, now's your chance with NCAA FOOTBALL '99.
NFL GameDay 99[edit]
NFL GameDay 99 was the fourth game in the NFL GameDay series. It was released July 31, 1998 on the PlayStation, and August 31, 1998 on the PC, both by 989 Sports. On the cover is Terrell Davis.
BOTTOM OF THE 9TH ‘99 brings all of the action and excitement of professional baseball to the PlayStation. With an MLBPA license, over 700 major league players are included with updated stats, and motion capture technology recreates the nuances of every single player. Get a quick baseball fix by putting your team on the field of 30 stadiums in the Exhibition or Training modes; or discover the pressure being on the mound, up by one run with one out and a man on third, in the Scenario mode. For the most realistic experience, tackle the ups and downs of a season, the playoffs, or a championship series. With the innovative cursor system for batting and pitching, the challenges of hitting a 100 mph fastball are faithfully recreated. The action of BOTTOM OF THE 9TH '99 brings professional baseball to you without having to pay for admission.