Madden NFL 98

Madden NFL 98 represents the final installment of the series on the Sega Genesis, maintaining the franchise's traditional graphical perspective while other platforms transitioned to 3D. The game offers a comprehensive roster selection, including the contemporary NFL teams from the 1997 season, special all-star and corporate teams, and a substantial collection of historical squads spanning several decades.

Game modes extend beyond single exhibition matches to include multi-game series, full seasons, and playoff brackets. Historical replay options are present, allowing players to revisit every Super Bowl from a specific period onward. Team performance is dynamically affected by a streak system, where recent results temporarily modify a team's statistical capabilities.

Franchise management tools are integrated, featuring player creation, trades, and the ability to impose financial and transactional rules like salary caps and deadlines. Rosters can be used in their default state or with user modifications. During on-field action, control can be switched to any participant at any time, a functionality not available in all contemporary versions.

The game maintains detailed record-keeping across numerous statistical categories. Player attributes are determined through a point allocation system, a method carried over from the previous Genesis entry.