Overview and Gameplay
Official NFL team football brings late-80s pro matchups to an 8-bit field, letting players choose from league franchises and compete in full matches with downs, drives, and scoring plays.
Games revolve around selecting offensive and defensive strategies, then executing runs, passes, kicks, and tackles while managing field position and clock control.
Controls And Mechanics
- Pre-play selections focus on choosing formations and play types for offense and defense
- Passing uses a target selection system before the throw is executed
- Running plays allow ball carrier choice after the snap
- Kicking includes directional input for punts, field goals, and kickoffs
- Two-player mode offers head-to-head competitive matches
Release And Credits
- 1989
- Atlus
- LJN
- NES original release
- Alternate title: NFL Football
