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Madden '95

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Madden '95

Control generic teams in exhibition games, full seasons, and special championship playoffs.

Madden '95 for Game Boy was released in 1994 by Malibu Games, developed by Halestorm. This is the earliest commercial release of this exact version on the Game Boy platform, and it is also the original release year for the game across all platforms.


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Released
1994
Genre
Perspective
Diagonal-down
Visual
2D scrolling
Size
318.02 KB
Rating
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About Madden '95

Madden '95 represents the first appearance of the football series on the Game Boy. The game lacks official NFL licensing, resulting in generic team names, though its data reflects the real 1994 NFL season.

Players view the action from a top-down perspective as the field scrolls vertically. Control is managed with the D-pad for movement, while the two buttons handle context-sensitive actions like passing, tackling, or diving depending on whether the player is on offense or defense.

Available modes extend beyond standard exhibition matches and full season play. Special tournaments feature historical champion teams and all-time franchise selections, all of which are also accessible in exhibition play. Match duration is adjustable.

The strategic layer includes a substantial playbook with over 140 total offensive and defensive plays that can be mirrored. Additional management options cover audibles, limited substitutions, timeouts, and statistical tracking.

Madden '95 Screenshots

10 images
Title screen
Hi everyone! Welcome to Madden '95 Football!
Main menu
The coin toss
The kickoff
I am running the ball on return
A gain of 17 yards
Select your play
The play
The pass is incomplete