If you've never dominated the competition as Bo Jackson in Tecmo Bowl or carved up an opposing defense as Dan Marino in Tecmo Super Bowl, this game is going to look and feel antiquated, with gameplay that hasn't aged particularly well. However, for those who fondly remember tapping the "A" button as fast as they could to avoid tackles, this is an enjoyable title, mainly because of the feelings of nostalgia it will inspire. Sure, GameSpy has grown up, cut their mullets and gotten big-boy jobs, but Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff gives you a chance to relive those days when you and your buddy played Nintendo on your parents' couch.
Pros:
* Just like the classic football sim
* Simple controls and playbooks
* Plenty of team-customization features
Cons:
* Too many cut-scenes that interrupt the action
* Gameplay is slow and antiquated
* Stylus just gets in the way
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Man, who wants to start a Tecmo Bowl league with me? Does it work online? Can I make my own college teams? ... I'm gonna have to look into this.
Dude I am ready. I don't know if you can make your own teams, but you can definitely do online stuffs.
With the Superbowl just around the corner. it’s time to take a look back at the series that kicked off video game football: Tecmo Bowl
Kombo writes: "Tecmo Bowl is like a religion to football fans of the NES/SNES generations. Before there was a Madden, 2K, Quarterback Club, or Blitz, there was Tecmo Bowl. Many would argue that Tecmo's take on the sport was a perfect game-a teetering balance between simulation and arcade playability with a dose of sometimes unintended comedy on the side."
