
dBTechno:
"The level of customization in the game is also well-done, as you can pretty much change the name of every player on every roster, including team names. So if you want to get all of the pro players in the game you technically have the ability to do so.
You have to take Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff for what it is, as it is a classic game that has been updated for the Nintendo DS. The target audience is clearly the same gamers who grew up loving Tecmo Bowl, and those gamers are going to have a blast with this release. The game is a fast-paced brand of football, and is a lot of fun on the Nintendo DS. I'll take this over Madden football on the DS any day, even without the NFL license!"

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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."