Madden NFL 97 Saturn box art

Sega Saturn · Sports

Madden NFL 97

Deep cut

SystemSega Saturn
GenreSports
DeveloperEA Orlando
PublisherEA Sports
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesMadden NFL
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Madden NFL 97 is a sports game released for the Sega Saturn, developed by EA Orlando and published by EA Sports.

Among the 40 Saturn sports games in our database, it ranks #24 by legacy score.

It is part of the Madden NFL series. The series also appears on other systems with Madden NFL 2004 (PS1) and Madden NFL 2002 (PS1).

Madden NFL 97 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 Saturn hits and want something less obvious

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 gameplay screenshot on Saturn
In-game screenshot (Saturn)

Madden NFL 97 cheats & codes

15 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Time Outs Home1605B97E 0004
Infinite Time Outs Away160599BE 0004
Home Team Scores 01605B97C 0000
Away Team Scores 060599BC 0000
Extra Teams1605510A 006B
Infinite Downs16060DA8 0001

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Madden NFL 97 walkthroughs & guides

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Madden NFL 97 FAQ

Who made Madden NFL 97?

It was developed by EA Orlando and published by EA Sports.

Is Madden NFL 97 multiplayer?

Yes. Madden NFL 97 supports up to 2 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.

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