Super Play Action Football is a football game that follows in the footsteps of its predecessor, NES Play Action Football. The story mode allows players to control their favorite team through a series of matches, with the ultimate goal of winning the championship. However, the lack of licensed player names and teams restricts the realism of the experience.
Gameplay is largely straightforward, with options to play as one of 28 NFL teams across three levels of competition: high school, college, or professional. The regular season and playoffs are included in NFL mode, while college players can participate in weekly poll rankings, conference schedules, and bowl games. The game's simplicity makes it easy to pick up and play, but the lack of depth may leave some players feeling disappointed.