Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports
John Madden Football
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Park Place Productions |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Madden NFL |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
John Madden Football is a sports game released in 1990 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Park Place Productions and published by Electronic Arts.
It came out in the Genesis's second year on the market. Other notable Genesis releases from 1990 include Populous, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker and Super Monaco GP.
It is part of the Madden NFL series; on the Genesis you can also try Madden NFL '94, Madden NFL 98 and John Madden Football '93. The series also appears on other systems with Madden NFL 2004 (PS1) and Madden NFL 2002 (PS1). Park Place Productions also made NHLPA Hockey '93, ESPN Baseball Tonight and ESPN National Hockey Night for the Genesis.
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've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 cheats & codes
70 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Time-Outs P1 | FFAD89:63 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Time While Timed Out P1 | FFAD63:99 |
John Madden Football walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for John Madden Football.
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
John Madden Football FAQ
When did John Madden Football come out on the Genesis?
John Madden Football was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990.
Who made John Madden Football?
It was developed by Park Place Productions and 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.