PlayStation · Sports
Madden NFL 97
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Tiburon Entertainment |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1–8 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Madden NFL |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Madden NFL 97 is a sports game released in 1996 for the PlayStation, developed by Tiburon Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts.
It came out in the PS1's second year on the market. Other notable PS1 releases from 1996 include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Crash Bandicoot.
It is part of the Madden NFL series; on the PS1 you can also try Madden NFL 2004, Madden NFL 2002 and Madden NFL 2005. The series also appears on other systems with John Madden Football (C64) and Madden NFL '94 (SNES). Tiburon Entertainment also made Soviet Strike for the PS1.
Madden NFL 97 supports up to 8 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 Madden NFL 97 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 NFL 97 cheats & codes
19 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Time-Outs Home Team | 8008A642
0002 |
|---|---|
| Home Team No Time-Outs | 8008A642
0000 |
| Infinite Time | 80080E5C
012C |
| Infinite Time-Outs Away Team | 80088682
0003 |
| Away Team No Time-Outs | 80088682
0000 |
| Infinte Time To Choose A Defensive Play | 800804E8
0036 |
Madden NFL 97 walkthroughs & guides
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Madden NFL 97 FAQ
When did Madden NFL 97 come out on the PS1?
Madden NFL 97 was released for the PlayStation in 1996.
Who made Madden NFL 97?
It was developed by Tiburon Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Madden NFL 97 multiplayer?
Yes. Madden NFL 97 supports up to 8 players.
How long does Madden NFL 97 take to play?
As a sports game, Madden NFL 97 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 Madden NFL 97 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.