NFL Blitz
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(GameBoy Color - US, Football)
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Developed_By:
Digital Eclipse
Published_By:
Midway
Released On:
01 Jan 1998
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NFL Blitz for Game Boy Color is an adaptation of the football game of the same name released on other platforms.
The game features the same style of arcade gameplay with loose rules, but has slightly different features and presents everything in platform-appropriate two-dimensional graphics. Among the deviations from standard NFL football are 30-yard-downs, seven-man teams, legal pass interference, the clock stopping after every play, and the absence of referees.
Play modes include exhibition games and a full season with progress saved via password. Quarter length can be set between one and six minutes. Players can select from the 30 teams of the NFL Blitz product_name in 1998. Differences from other versions include different featured star players and the season not following any real-life schedule.
The gameplay is seen from an isometric perspective. The playbook includes 18 offensive and 9 defensive plays, which are flippable. On offense, players can engage a turbo to run faster, and launch evasive moves like spins and hurdles while on defense, the controlled player is freely switchable and is capable of diving and tackling.
The NFL Blitz product_name for Game Boy Color also supports the Game Boy Printer for printing out stats and passwords.
UPC-A:
031719198092 (United States)
UPC-A:
031719198412 (United States)
UPC-A:
031719199198 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
2032 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
7370 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
7528 (United States)
ASIN:
B000021Y34 (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
CGB-AX2E-USA (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
CGB-BLIE-USA (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
DMG-ABZE-USA (United States)
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Save Game Methods:
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Game Boy Compatible, Game Boy Printer Support
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
GETTING STARTED
1. Make sure the POWER switch is in the OFF position.
2. Insert the Nintendo GAME BOY Game Pak into the slot on the back of the GAME BOY body, label facing AWAY from play side.
3. Slide the POWER switch to the on position. The game will cycle through an opening sequence and present a view of the playfield.
The Playfield is larger than the screen display and will scroll up and down with the action of the ball.
MAIN MENU
Select from the following options at the Main Menu.
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EXHIBITION: Play an exhibition game against a CPU controlled team. You'll go to the Team Select Screen to select a team.
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NEW SEASON: See Season Play, next page.
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PASSWORD: See Password, next page.
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QUARTER LENGTH: Press the Control Pad Left or Right to select the time (in minutes) of your game's quarter length.
TEAM SELECTION
Before you can begin destroying the CPU team, you'll need to select a team. At the Team Selection Screen, press the Control Pad Up or Down to select a team, then press the A Button to select.
As you scroll through the teams, power ratings appear to the right of the team window, displaying the strengths and weaknesses of the highlighted team.
After you select a team, you'll go to the Pre-Game Screen. To select a random team, hold the Control Pad Left then press the Turbo Button.
To use your GAME BOY's Print Function, press the Select Button, then press the B Button. Use this to print out game stats, team stats, and passwords!
A GAME BOY PRINTER™ (sold separately) is required to use the Print Function.
ENTERING CODES
After you've selected your teams, the Match Up Screen appears with icons at the bottom of the screen. Use the three action buttons to enter codes, then press the Control Pad in the direction the code requires.
You won't have long to enter the codes, so concentrate and get them right. The first digit of the code is controlled by pressing the START Button, the second with the B Button and the third with the A Button.
If you successfully enter a code, on-screen text will appear with an audio cue.
TIP
You can find codes in strategy guides, magazines, the internet or with a little experimenting on your part.
PLAY SELECTION
At the Play Selection screen, you can choose from 18 different Offensive plays and a different Defensive plays during the game. In Punting and Field Goal situations, plays for those situations will be available to you.
To select plays during your game, press the Control Pad Up, Down, Left or Right to highlight a play, then press the A Button to select it.
On offense, press the Start Button to view more plays. Press the B Button to flip a play.
OVERTIME
If your game is tied following regulation time, you'll go into overtime. You'll play 1 overtime. If a winner isn't determined after 1 overtime quarter, you will finish tied.
In Season mode, both teams will be given a tie when their scores are the same following overtime.
STATS
Stats are displayed during Halftime and following the game. Various stats are available for you to compare with other games you've played in the past, so you can look for areas of improvement.
RULES
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To make a first down, you must gain 30 yards.
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The clock stops between each play.
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Long Punts and Field Goals may be attempted.
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Pass Interference is allowed and encouraged.
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No Rules! No Refs! No Mercy!
HOW TO PASS
Push Control Pad Left to highlight the receiver furthest to the left on the field, push Right to highlight the receiver furthest to the right on the field or push Up to highlight the receiver the in the center of the field. The player with an arrow above his head is the player the quarterback is currently aiming for. Press the Pass Button when you find your receiver.
GENERAL HINTS
To confuse defenders, press the Control Pad Left or Right before you snap the ball to send a receiver in motion.
Pass Interference is Legal! On defense, press the A Button to dive and take out a receiver before the ball gets there.
Controls
Control Pad (any direction)
Move Player
A Button
Jump/Pass (Offense)
B Button
Turbo (Offense)
Double Tap B Button
Spin Move (Offense)
SELECT
Pause
START
Switch Player on Defense
Control Pad Left or Right (before snap)
Move man in motion
Control Pad Toward receiver + A Button
Pass the Ball (Behind the Line of Scrimmage)
Hold B Button
Turbo run
Tap B Button twice
Spin move
Control Pad Up + A + B
Onside kick
Tips & Maps
SEASON PLAY
Start a new 29-game season with a chosen team, aiming for the championship. After each game, you'll get a password to save your progress.
PASSWORD
A password is displayed after each game; write it down to return to your saved season later. To enter it, select Password from the Main Menu, use the Control Pad to input the characters, then press A.
Onside Kick
Press Control Pad Up + B + A before kickoff to perform an onside kick.
Passing
Wait for a receiver to get open before passing to him.
Causing a Bobble
On defense, use START to change players, then press A to knock down the receiver just as he catches the ball.
Switching Defenders
Press the Start Button to switch control to the nearest defender.
Turbo Button Usage
Hold the B Button to use Turbo and make your player run faster; use it wisely.
Spin Move
Tap the B Button twice to perform a spin move, causing defenders to miss tackles, provided you have Turbo available.
Stiff Arm
While carrying the ball beyond the line of scrimmage, hold down the B Button, then press the A Button to knock down a would-be tackler.
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