John Madden Football

aka: John Madden American Football

Released

1990 on Genesis

Releases by Date (by platform)

1990 (Genesis)
1992 (Amiga)

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Moby Score

8.0

#2,143 of 155K

Critics

84% (27)

Players

(22)

Ranking

#22 on Amiga
#124 on Genesis

Collected By

17 players

Genre: Sports
Perspective: Diagonal-down
Visual: 2D scrolling
Sport: Football (American)
Misc: Licensed

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Description

Unlike the first computer versions, this game originated on consoles and focuses on the action on the field instead of detailed strategy. There is still a detailed range of moves available, all grouped for quick selection.

Game play modes include regular season, playoffs and sudden death. The game features 16 regular teams plus one All-Madden team, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Play actions include selecting a pass recipient as a play unfolds, block tackles, dives and sackings. Different weather conditions come into play when it's wet, snowy or muddy.

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Credits (Genesis version)

19 People (17 developers, 2 thanks)

Designed by	John Madden Scott Orr and Richard Hilleman
Developed by	Park Place Production Team
Programmed by	Jim Simmons (Team Member)
Graphics Design by	Steve Quinn (Team Member) Brian O'Hara (Team Member) Art Avila (Team Member) Cynthia Hamilton Paul Vernon
Music by	Rob Hubbard
Sound by	Rob Hubbard
Production Assistance by	Troy A. Lyndon (Team Member) Michael A. Knox (Team Member)
Produced by	Richard Hilleman
Associate Production by	Michael Brook
Assistant Production by	Ed Gwynn
Thanks to	Sandy Montag and the Maddens
Cover Artwork by	David John Rowe

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Trivia

1001 Video Games

The Mega Drive version of John Madden Football appears in the book 1001 Video Games You Must Play Before You Die by General Editor Tony Mott.

Awards

Electronic Gaming Monthly
- November 1997 (Issue 100) - ranked #9 (Titles That Revolutionized Console Gaming) (Genesis version)
EMAP Image's Golden Joystick 1991
- April 1991: Best console game - 16 Bit
InDin (INdustry DINner - a gathering of UK industry people)
- 1990 - voted as Videogame of the Year (Genesis version)
The Strong National Museum of Play
- 2018 – Inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame