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Commodore 64 · Sports
John Elway's Quarterback
Deep cut
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Leland Corporation |
| Publisher | Virgin Interactive |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Developed by Leland Corporation and published by Virgin Interactive, John Elway's Quarterback arrived on the Commodore 64 as a sports game.
Leland Corporation also made Ivan 'Ironman' Stewart's Super Off Road and Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat for the C64.
John Elway's Quarterback is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing John Elway's Quarterback is like
Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.
Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
John Elway's Quarterback walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for John Elway's Quarterback.
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
John Elway's Quarterback FAQ
Who made John Elway's Quarterback?
It was developed by Leland Corporation and published by Virgin Interactive.
Is John Elway's Quarterback multiplayer?
No. John Elway's Quarterback is a single-player game.
How long does John Elway's Quarterback take to play?
As a sports game, John Elway's Quarterback typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about John Elway's Quarterback on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.