Tecmo Super Bowl
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Tecmo
Published_By:
Tecmo
Released On:
01 Jan 1996
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The original Tecmo Bowl was an instant hit on the Nintendo Entertainment System. The game combined simple, easy to grasp arcade action, insanely catchy music and real NFL players. Tecmo's sequel in 1991, Tecmo Super Bowl, added the NFL license and detailed statistical tracking for an entire season. It was considered by many as the best football game released for the 8-bit system. The series would continue into the 16-bit market, with three games released on both the SNES and Genesis (Tecmo Super Bowl, Tecmo Super Bowl II and Tecmo Super Bowl III). While it would face heavy competition from the Maddens and Montanas, the game still maintained a strong loyal following--a testament to its universal appeal. Tecmo Super Bowl marks its first appearance on the Playstation after success in the both the 8-bit and 16-bit console markets. While the name hasn't changed, the game has undergone several refinements--perhaps none more dramatic than the ability to change the field's perspective. Instead of a horizontal view, you can now adjust the camera to a vertical or diagonal position. Instant replay, a tournament mode, expanded playbooks and live commentary have also been added to the game, to bring it up to speed with similar PlayStation sports offerings. The hallmarks of the Tecmo series have been left unchanged: you still get both the NFL and NFLPA licenses, variable weather conditions, stat tracking, injuries, multiple schedules and an emphasis on arcade action. Don't like how your team is performing? Feel free to edit players' names, abilities or trade them away! Just make sure you save enough room on your memory card--a hefty eleven blocks is needed to save your data.
UPC-A:
018946010014 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
1461 (United States)
ASIN:
B000035XVZ (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-00070 (United States)
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Input Devices Required:
Gamepad
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
Console Layout: Top View
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RESET BUTTON
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POWER INDICATOR
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POWER BUTTON
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CONTROLLER PORT
Console Layout: Front View
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CONTROLLER PORT 1
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CONTROLLER PORT 2
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OPEN BUTTON
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DISC COVER
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MEMORY CARD SLOT 1
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MEMORY CARD SLOT 2
Game Setup
Set up your PlayStation™ game console according to its Instruction Manual. Ensure the power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc.
Insert the TECMO SUPER BOWL™ disc and close the CD door. Insert game controllers and turn on the PlayStation™ game console. Follow on-screen instructions to start a game.
About Tecmo Super Bowl
Tecmo Super Bowl is a football game that simulates real National Football League (NFL) action. Players can experience an entire season, from pre-season games to the final Pro Bowl.
The game features 30 NFL teams with 40 players, based on official NFL rosters and statistics. The initial schedule follows the actual NFL schedule of '96, and subsequent season schedules are made in accordance with season results.
Free Edit Function
The free edit function allows you to change player names or abilities. You can also repeat regular season games as many times as you wish.
Player Rosters
Players and statistics in Tecmo Super Bowl are picked from actual NFC and AFC team rosters. Not all players from all teams could be included. We apologize if real names could not be used in some instances.
Controller Layout: Front View
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DIRECTIONAL BUTTONS
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L2 BUTTON
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R2 BUTTON
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L1 BUTTON
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R1 BUTTON
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BUTTON
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BUTTON
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O BUTTON
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X BUTTON
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SELECT BUTTON
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START BUTTON
1. Main Menu & Starting Games
From the Opening Demo screen, press any button to bring up the Title screen. Press the START button to display the Main Menu.
On the Main Menu screen, use the Directional buttons to choose from the menu and then press the button. Use the button to return to the Main Menu.
Main Menu Options
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Pre-season Games
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Pro Bowl Game
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Season Game
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Systems
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Tournaments
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Team Data
Pre-season Games
Select "PRESEASON" from the Main Menu. The Team Control screen will appear. Choose your desired game control mode.
After entering the team control mode, the Team Select screen will appear.
Selection of Control Modes
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1P: To operate the game with the Player 1 Controller.
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2P: To operate the game with the Player 2 Controller.
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COM: The Computer will operate the game.
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COA: You will control items like play patterns while the computer operates players in the game.
Team Selection
Player 1 selects their team first, then Player 2. Switch divisions with the L1 and R1 buttons and select the team using the Directional buttons. Press the button for selection. The game starts once both teams are selected.
Setting Weather Conditions
Weather conditions can be set on the Options screen. There are five types: clear, rainy, snowy, cloudy, and random.
Teams may perform differently in certain weather conditions depending on their region. It is recommended to study this before regular season games.
Pro Bowl Game
Pro Bowl games are played by teams consisting of the best AFC and NFC players. You can select the all-star team line-ups in the team data mode.
Selecting "PRO BOWL" from the Main Menu brings up the Team Control screen. Once the control mode is entered, the Conference Select screen appears. Use the Directional buttons left/right to select the AFC or the NFC. Once the conference is determined, the game starts.
Tournament
This is an eight-team tournament. Select "TOURNAMENT" from the Main Menu to bring up the Participants Number Selection screen.
Select the number of participants with the button and choose the same number of teams. If fewer than eight teams are chosen, computer teams will be added randomly. The team remaining at the end wins first prize.
Systems
To bring up the Options screen, select "OPTIONS" on the Systems screen. The Options screen allows you to select a variety of settings for the game modes.
Use the Directional buttons up/down/left/right to select options. The button changes the settings. Schedules, NFL records, and edit reset can also be set through this screen.
Options Screen Settings
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Difficulty Selection
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Playing time Selection
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Resets
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Weather Selection
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Injury/Non-injury Selection
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NFL record Reset
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Schedule Reset
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Fumble
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Edit Reset
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Volume
Edit Reset
Edit Reset returns all editing and trades to the original information. If done during the season, names, abilities, and registered teams will be reset, but player records are permanently updated as seasons progress.
Season records may differ from those prior to the Edit Reset. It is best to perform Edit Reset after each season.
Controller Configurations
To bring up the Controller configurations screen, select "CONTROLLER" on the Systems screen. Use the Directional buttons to select the controller you want to change and press the button. Select the type (A, B, or C) and press the button.
2. Regular Season Games
Each NFL team plays 16 games during the 17-week season. The best teams from each division then compete in the play-offs. The two best teams from the play-offs compete for the world championship in the Super Bowl.
In this mode, team and
Controls
Directional buttons
To select a mode
button
To confirm a selection
L1 or R1 button
Calling Audibles
Directional buttons + button
Calling Audibles
START button
Open the window on the Play Selection screen
button (repeatedly)
Brushing off an opponent
or button
To choose a receiver
L/R button
Man-in-motion
L1 and R1 buttons
Scroll through the Formation Sheet (Offensive)
Directional buttons + X button
Select the formation of your choice (Offensive)
L2 button
Scroll through only the Running Plays Sheet
R2 button
Scroll through only the Passing Plays Sheet
X button
Press at the right time for Field Goal
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