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Jimmy Johnson's VR Football '98

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A PlayStation football game featuring NFL and NFLPA licenses, historical teams, customizable rosters, and season management.

The briefing

About this game

Jimmy Johnson's VR Football '98 is a PlayStation football game released on October 10, 1997, under Interplay's VR Sports label. It includes NFL and NFLPA licenses, with 30 NFL teams and rosters based on the 1997 season.

Alongside contemporary teams, players can select historic teams from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, as well as All-Pro Teams from 1996 and 1997. The game offers Practice Mode, Preseason exhibition games, New Season, and a Play Editor for designing and saving offensive plays.

Customization includes up to four preseason teams, one season team, and as many as 40 created players. Season progress can be continued with passwords or a memory card. The regular season option supports trading and created players, while the advanced option adds general manager activities such as bidding on free agents, arranging trade offers, and adding created players to the free agency pool.

Key Features

  • NFL and NFLPA licenses
  • 30 NFL teams with 1997-season rosters
  • Historical teams from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s
  • 1996 and 1997 All-Pro Teams
  • Practice, Preseason, and New Season modes
  • Custom offensive play creation with memory card support
  • Created teams and players
  • Regular and advanced memory card season options