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John Madden Football

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Also known as
John Madden American Football

Experience on-field action with multiple play modes, weather effects, and tactical moves.

John Madden Football was released for the Sega Genesis in 1990, the first game in the series and the original version on any platform.


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About John Madden Football

John Madden Football presents a console oriented American football simulation. It shifts focus from complex strategic planning to the immediate events during a match.

The available teams consist of sixteen standard franchises and a special All Madden squad, each with distinct attributes. Environmental factors like snow, mud, and rain can affect play conditions.

Multiple competition formats are supported, including full seasons, playoff brackets, and sudden death matches. On field actions cover a variety of maneuvers such as diving tackles, quarterback sacks, and choosing a receiver after the play begins. These options are organized for quick access during gameplay.

John Madden Football Screenshots

11 images
Title screen
Main menu
Playoffs
Getting started...
Kick off
Running...
Tactical options
The quarterback has only two eyes...
Tackled!
Attempting a field goal
Lost the ball to the other team