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Tecmo Super Bowl
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| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 (originally 1991) |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Tecmo |
| Publisher | Tecmo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Tecmo Bowl |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Tecmo Super Bowl is a sports game released in 1996 for the PlayStation, developed by Tecmo. This PS1 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1991.
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 Tecmo Bowl series. The series also appears on other systems with Tecmo Super Bowl (NES) and Tecmo Super Bowl (SNES). Tecmo also made Kagero: Deception II, Monster Rancher 2 and Tecmo's Deception: Invitation to Darkness for the PS1.
Tecmo Super Bowl 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 PS1 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing Tecmo Super Bowl 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 Super Bowl cheats & codes
21 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Time | 8005CE6A
012C |
|---|---|
| Away Team Score Modifier | 8005CE82
00?? |
| Home Team Score Modifier | 8005CE76
00?? |
| Infinite Time Outs P2 | 8005CDF0
0004 |
| Infinite Time Outs (Both Players) | 8011966C
0004 |
| Away Team Field Goal's Score Modifier | 800CAA80
00?? |
Tecmo Super Bowl walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Tecmo Super Bowl FAQ
When did Tecmo Super Bowl come out on the PS1?
Tecmo Super Bowl was released for the PlayStation in 1996; the original game dates back to 1991.
Who made Tecmo Super Bowl?
It was developed by Tecmo.
Is Tecmo Super Bowl multiplayer?
Yes. Tecmo Super Bowl supports up to 2 players.
How long does Tecmo Super Bowl take to play?
As a sports game, Tecmo Super Bowl 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 Super Bowl 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.