Super Nintendo · Sports
John Madden Football
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 (originally 1990) |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Park Place Productions |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Madden NFL |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by Park Place Productions and published by Electronic Arts, John Madden Football arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1991 as a sports game. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1990.
It belongs to the SNES's earliest wave of games. Other notable SNES releases from 1991 include Final Fantasy IV, Lemmings and SimEarth.
It is part of the Madden NFL series; on the SNES you can also try Madden NFL '94, Madden NFL 97 and John Madden Football '93. The series also appears on other systems with Madden NFL 2004 (PS1) and Madden NFL 2002 (PS1). Park Place Productions also made NHLPA Hockey '93, ESPN Baseball Tonight and Champions World Class Soccer for the SNES.
John Madden 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 SNES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing John Madden 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
John Madden Football cheats & codes
127 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Play Clock Is 20 Seconds Instead Of 45 | F0A2-A4DD |
|---|---|
| Play Clock Is 30 Seconds | F3A2-A4DD |
| Play Clock Is 60 Seconds | 7AA2-A4DD |
| Play Clock Is 90 Seconds | 9CA2-A4DD |
| Only have 3 Plays To Get A First Down Or TD (Down Counter Starts At 2) | D4A3-6D04 |
| Only have 2 Plays To Get A First Down Or TD (Down Counter Starts At 3) | D7A3-6D04 |
John Madden Football walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
John Madden Football FAQ
When did John Madden Football come out on the SNES?
John Madden Football was released for the Super Nintendo in 1991; the original game dates back to 1990.
Who made John Madden Football?
It was developed by Park Place Productions and published by Electronic Arts.
Is John Madden Football multiplayer?
Yes. John Madden Football supports up to 2 players.
How long does John Madden Football take to play?
As a sports game, John Madden 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 John Madden 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.