Popped the disc in expecting the usual PS1 load lag, but it fired right up and every mode ran without a hitch. The roster and franchise depth still hold up after all these years.
Ella★★★★★
Disc came in better shape than I expected for a used copy, no scratches that caused any skipping. Spent a whole afternoon on exhibition mode and the commentary still holds up.
Lily★★★★★
Snagged this to relive my childhood and the disc loaded right up on my old PS1 with no skipping at all. The franchise mode still holds up surprisingly well for a 2005 sports game, and the season stats track exactly like I remember.