Joe Montana Football Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Sports

Joe Montana Football

SystemSega Game Gear
GenreSports
DeveloperBlueSky Software
PublisherSEGA
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesJoe Montana Football
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Sega Game Gear, Joe Montana Football is a sports game developed by BlueSky Software and published by SEGA.

It is part of the Joe Montana Football series; on the Game Gear you can also try NFL '95. BlueSky Software also made Ariel the Little Mermaid for the Game Gear.

Joe Montana 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've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Joe Montana 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Joe Montana Football gameplay screenshot on Game Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

Joe Montana Football cheats & codes

2 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

CPU Opponent Never Scores00C7-9500

See all Joe Montana Football cheats

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Playing Game Gear games today

Game Gear games are compact, colorful and closely related to the Master System library, so they are quick to dive into.

Joe Montana Football FAQ

Who made Joe Montana Football?

It was developed by BlueSky Software and published by SEGA.

Is Joe Montana Football multiplayer?

Yes. Joe Montana Football supports up to 2 players.

How long does Joe Montana Football take to play?

As a sports game, Joe Montana 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.

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.

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