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NFL Blitz '99
NFL：Blitz '99
NFL Blitz '99 is an arcade football game released by Midway Games in 1998, offering a fast-paced, exaggerated take on American football. Players select NFL teams and compete through offensive and defensive plays using a simplified control scheme with buttons for passing, rushing, and tackling. The game strips away penalties and emphasizes big hits, late tackles, and high-scoring action. Up to four players can compete simultaneously, with two players on each side controlling individual athletes. Plays are chosen from a condensed playbook before each snap. The over-the-top presentation includes exaggerated player animations, heavy tackles, and commentary. Season and playoff modes give single players or teams a structured progression toward a championship.
- Developer
- Midway Games
- Released
- 1998
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Sports
- Players
- 4P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (2.4K)
- Last updated
NFL Blitz '99 Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for NFL Blitz '99 on our in-browser Arcade emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
NFL Blitz '99 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of NFL Blitz '99 on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"NFL Blitz '99" Arcade longplay 1998
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was NFL Blitz '99 released?
NFL Blitz '99 was released in 1998 for the Arcade.
Who developed NFL Blitz '99?
NFL Blitz '99 was developed by Midway Games, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does NFL Blitz '99 support?
NFL Blitz '99 supports up to 4 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is NFL Blitz '99?
NFL Blitz '99 is a Sports game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play NFL Blitz '99 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — NFL Blitz '99 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play NFL Blitz '99 in the browser?
No. NFL Blitz '99 streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in NFL Blitz '99?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does NFL Blitz '99 work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play NFL Blitz '99 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of NFL Blitz '99. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
