![]() ![]() The titles have been kept alive by die hard fans of the original games who find the simulator like play of the Madden series unappealing. Many of the Tecmo Bowl titles have been rereleased and some rehashed on current consoles. Tecmo Bowl for the NES and the many Tecmo (Super) Bowl titles that followed it hold firm a place as one of the greatest series of releases in video game history. The game is timeless even 25 years after it was made it still rocks. One of the best football games I have ever played. ![]() I never had a chance to play that game but if it is the same as this game I am sure it was a blast to play. The players in the game are real NFLPA they just used city names instead of team names because the game was probably not licensed by the NFL.Īfter playing this game I now understand why so many people loved the NES version. Games usually last about 15 to 20 minutes perfect for on the go. The codes are simple and easy to execute to save your progress, the play control is outstanding and reactive, The game is challenging and rewarding when you beat it. Besides those to issues the game is just about perfect. ![]() The only downside to the game is there is no fumbling and I wish there was a way to throw the ball away if you feel the pass rush and everyone is covered instead of taking a sack or risking an interception. Techmo Bowl is like real life football you are taking a gamble going for it against Chicago or New York on 4th down. The game does not play like Madden where you can go for it on every 4th down with a high success rate. Besides punting eats up a lot of time off the clock, that can really help you if you are trying to hold a lead against a hard team. If you are deep in your own territory and facing 4th and 19 it is actually better off to punt, then risk giving short yardage to the other team. Once you get to the later stages of the game field position is key. It is fun to fake a pass rush and let the opposing quarterback throw the ball to a receiver you came back to cover and intercept the ball. On defense I found that throwing teams are easier to beat like Miami, San Francisco, Denver because they give you more opportunities to intercept the ball a lot more. You have to see who is open or buy time by scrambling with your quarterback. You can’t just heave away at a covered receiver or it will be intercepted. Passing is kind of tricky you have to definitely watch the other team’s safety to see where they are positioned on the field. Running the ball is pretty easy but it helps to let your team set up blocks for you. The game gives you 4 plays to choose from. The game is full of all the great players from the 1980’s. Stopping Walter Payton or Bo Jackson is not easy if they get out in the open field. ![]() The Giants Lawrence Taylor is a monster in this game. The first few teams you play are easy, but as the season progresses teams get smarter, don’t expect to run the same play every time or the computer will sack you or stuff you behind the line of scrimmage. The games AI and difficulty is actually really good. I have already spent a good chunk of time playing it since I bought it. But the game itself is highly addicting and very easy to pickup and play. It may be the definition of old school gaming. Techmo Bowl is an outstanding portable football game. ![]()
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