Madden 96 Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Sports

Madden 96

SystemSega Game Gear
GenreSports
DeveloperTiertex
PublisherBlack Pearl Software
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesMadden NFL
ESRBKA
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Tiertex and published by Black Pearl Software, Madden 96 arrived on the Sega Game Gear as a sports game.

It is part of the Madden NFL series; on the Game Gear you can also try Madden NFL '95. The series also appears on other systems with Madden NFL 2004 (PS1) and Madden NFL 2002 (PS1). Tiertex also made FIFA International Soccer, Paperboy and Star Wars for the Game Gear.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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 Game Gear 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 Madden 96 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Madden 96 gameplay screenshot on Game Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

Madden 96 cheats & codes

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

CPU Never Scores00C4-2900

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Madden 96 FAQ

Who made Madden 96?

It was developed by Tiertex and published by Black Pearl Software.

Is Madden 96 multiplayer?

No. Madden 96 is a single-player game.

How long does Madden 96 take to play?

As a sports game, Madden 96 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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