John Madden Football
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Developed_By:
Park Place Productions
Published_By:
Electronic Arts
Released On:
01 Jan 1991
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John Madden Football is a football game that offers several new features compared to its predecessor. The game includes instant replays, different weather conditions, player injuries, and the ability to review and overturn pass interference calls. These new features enhance the overall gaming experience.
The gameplay in John Madden Football offers various play modes, including Pre-Season, Regular Season, Playoffs, and Sudden Death. The game also features 28 teams, plus one All-Madden team, providing a wide range of options for players to choose from.
UPC-A:
014633070705 (USA)
UPC-A:
014633071672 (United States)
ISBN-10:
1555435874 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
6902 (United States)
ASIN:
B00002SU00 (United States)
Part #:
SNS-JM (USA)
Nintendo Media PN:
SNS-JM-USA (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
SNS-MF-USA (United States)
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Save Game Methods:
Password
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS), Co-Op, Team
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Controls
X
W/Audible calls onside kick formation (Kick-off)
B
Kickoff & Activate closest defender (Kick-off)
A
Call Audible (Kick-off)
Y
W/Audible attempts to receive kick in the center of the field (Receiving Onside Kick)
Trigger
Changes active player in Teammates mode w/control 2 (Offense - Before the Snap)
D-Pad
Control runner (Running)
How to Play
Game Set-Up
You'll use the Game Set-Up Screen every time you play John Madden Football.
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D-Pad up or down to highlight the options.
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D-Pad left or right to change the settings.
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Press START to begin the game.
Game Modes
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Regular Season: Play a regular season game. All penalties and the play clock are enforced.
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Pre-Season: Play a pre-season game. The play clock is not enforced.
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Playoffs: Enter the post-season tournament in One Player mode only. All penalties and the play clock are enforced.
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Sudden Death: Play until one team scores. All penalties and the play clock are enforced.
Scouting Report
After you've set up your game and pressed START, the SCOUTING REPORT screen will appear. On this screen the two teams about to square off are compared to each other by position.
At least one check mark will appear at every position, for one team or the other. The team with the checkmark is stronger than its opponent at that position.
If both teams have a check mark at a given position, then both teams are relatively equal at that position.
Play Controls
Throughout the game you control the player standing on the four-arrow cross. When playing in TWO PLAYERS mode, TEAM 2 is controlled by the player with controller 2.
Teammates Mode
When playing in the TEAMMATES mode the player with controller 1 controls the man on the BLUE cross. The player with controller 2 controls the player on the GRAY cross.
In TEAMMATES mode, the player with controller 1 "is" the quarterback and therefore responsible for selecting the sets, formations, and plays and snapping the ball.
A YELLOW cross indicates the ball-carrier. When Player 1 (the quarterback) hands off or passes to Player 2, then player 2 is marked with the YELLOW cross. But when Player 1 hands off or passes to a player not controlled by Player 2, then Player 1 "becomes" the ball-carrier and is marked with the YELLOW cross.
The player with controller 2 may use the B key to "become" any of the other players on the field. In most cases, the control 2 player will choose to act as either a running back or a pass receiver, but some people might like to play on the line, as Madden himself once did.
In TEAMMATES mode, when one player is dissatisfied or upset with the play of his teammate, there is no need to argue. For example, if the player controlling the quarterback and the play-calling is making a lot of unwise decisions, both players should discuss the problem and come to an agreement—perhaps pause the game and decide together which play to run next. It's ok to be angry, but don't let your anger get the best of you, and never resort to violence.
The Kickoff
You control the kickoff with the Kick Meter. If you wait too long before kicking off, the computer will kick for you, and not very well. Always kickoff for yourself.
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Press B to start kicker.
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D-Pad left or right to aim the kick.
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Watch the Strength Marker rise on the Kick Meter.
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Press B again to kick football. The higher the Strength Marker on the Kick Meter, the farther the ball will travel.
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Press B again to activate man nearest to ball-carrier.
Onside Kick
Audible: You cannot call an onside kick after a safety.
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Press A to call an audible.
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Press Y for the onside kick formation.
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Press B to kick the ball.
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Press B to activate the man closest to the ball.
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Press Y to dive on the ball.
Receiving the Kick
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The return man stands on the four-arrow cross.
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Either let the Super NES pick his return route or control player with D-Pad.
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When you field the ball in the endzone, remain there if you wish to down the ball for a touchback. Once out of the endzone, you cannot return to the endzone to down the ball for a touchback.
Offense
When you are on offense you must start the play by hiking the ball. After that you can allow the play to run itself, or you can control the ball-carrier. The ball-carrier stands on the yellow four-arrow cross.
Madden's Choice
When in doubt, go with Madden's choice. To select Madden's choice, choose the set in the B window at the beginning of the down, then select the formation in the B window, and then choose the play in the B window.
An offensive set is a group of players chosen for certain formations to run specific plays.
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D-Pad left or right to reveal the different sets.
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Select desired set with the corresponding button.
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D-Pad up to return to previous options if you change your mind or hit the wrong button.
When you change sets, the name of the new set flashes on the screen above the huddle as the substitutions are shuttled in.
Playoffs
When you're ready to challenge the rest of the league for the right to play on Super Sunday, choose Playoffs as the Season Mode from the Game Setup Screen.
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D-Pad down to the Team 1 option.
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D-Pad left or right to select desired team.
Initial team match-ups are set by the Super NES. But you can take any team you want into the playoffs. Simply
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