Commodore 64 · Sports
John Madden Football
Certified classic
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Sports |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Madden NFL |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 8 |
Published by Electronic Arts, John Madden Football arrived on the Commodore 64 as a sports game.
Among the 123 C64 sports games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Madden NFL series. The series also appears on other systems with Madden NFL 2004 (PS1) and Madden NFL 2002 (PS1).
John Madden Football supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the C64's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing John Madden Football 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 Madden Football walkthroughs & guides
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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 Madden Football FAQ
Who made John Madden Football?
published by Electronic Arts.
Is John Madden Football multiplayer?
Yes. John Madden Football supports up to 2 players.
How long does John Madden Football take to play?
As a sports game, John Madden Football 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 Madden Football 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.