Nintendo DS · Sports
Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2008 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Polygon Magic |
| Publisher | Tecmo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Nintendo DS in 2008, Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff is a sports game developed by Polygon Magic and published by Tecmo.
It landed about 4 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2008 include Pokémon Platinum, Professor Layton and the Curious Village and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. Among the 71 DS sports games in our database, it ranks #20 by legacy score.
Polygon Magic also made Tenchu: Dark Secret for the DS.
Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff 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
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff cheats & codes
7 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Press L for Player Score 99 | 94000130
FDFF0000
22088810
00000099
D2000000
00000000 |
|---|---|
| Press R for Opponent Score 0 | 94000130
FEFF0000
22088808
00000000
D2000000
00000000 |
| SELECT+UP for 4th Down | 94000130
FFBB0000
1208867C
00000003
D2000000
00000000 |
| SELECT+DOWN for 1st Down | 94000130
FF7B0000
1208867C
00000000
D2000000
00000000 |
| PRESS R for 3 Minutes | 94000130
FEFF0000
1208874C
00000300
D2000000
00000000 |
| PRESS L for 1 Second | 94000130
FDFF0000
1208874C
00000001
D2000000
00000000 |
Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff walkthroughs & guides
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff FAQ
When did Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff come out on the DS?
Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.
Who made Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff?
It was developed by Polygon Magic and published by Tecmo.
Is Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff multiplayer?
Yes. Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff supports up to 2 players.
How long does Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff take to play?
As a sports game, Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff 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 Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff 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.