Super Football
Description
The is an American football game with an isometric view. Player one always starts as offense and are in the red jerseys. The computer (or player two) starts as defense and are in blue jerseys.You have the choice to pass or run. On the offense, you control the quarterback until he passes the ball. You then control the receiver. The quarterback cannot pass after he crosses the line of scrimmage. On defense, you control the corner.
Game variations
Game 1 (Novice)=3 minutes per quarter
Game 2 (Standard)=7 minutes per quarter
Game 3 (Advanced)=10 minutes per quarter
Game 4 (Expert)=15 minutes per quarter
Play selection
Offense selects both the formation and pattern that the receiver will run*. The formation is the number on the left, from 1 to 9. The pattern is the number on the right, from 1 to 4.
Defense only selects formations, from 1 to 9*. If the offense selects to punt or a field goal, the defense play is automatically selected to counter that.
To see the formations and patterns, you must refer to the game manual, as they are not named or graphically displayed on screen.
*=In game 1 (Novice), you do not manually select plays, they are selected automatically.
Scoring
Field goals=3 points
Touchdowns=6 points
Extra point=1 point
Inaccuracies
There are only 5 players per side.
You cannot tackle anyone within the five-yard line and the goal, therefore...
There are no 2-point safeties or 2-point conversions
There are no penalties
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Video review of Atari 2600 sports games
The Angry Video Game Nerd, James Rolfe, reviews sports games on the Atari 2600, including Super Football.
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Game added by LepricahnsGold.
Windows, Xbox 360 added by Alaka.
Game added August 30, 2006. Last modified March 12, 2024.