Total Football Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports

Total Football

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SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1995
GenreSports
DeveloperDomark
PublisherAcclaim
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995, Total Football is a sports game developed by Domark and published by Acclaim.

It landed about 6 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1995 include Mortal Kombat 3, Comix Zone and Ristar.

Domark also made Prince of Persia, James Bond 007: The Duel and F1 for the Genesis.

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Total Football gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Total Football cheats & codes

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

Team 1 Score Modifier (P1)FF0779:XX

See all Total Football cheats

Total Football walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Total 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.

Total Football FAQ

When did Total Football come out on the Genesis?

Total Football was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995.

Who made Total Football?

It was developed by Domark and published by Acclaim.

Is Total Football multiplayer?

Yes. Total Football supports up to 2 players.

How long does Total Football take to play?

As a sports game, Total 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 Total 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.

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