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"Madden NFL '96" for the Sega Game Gear presented sports enthusiasts with an engaging handheld football experience, capitalizing on the fame of its console-based predecessors. The game offered players the ability to control NFL teams, featuring real player names and statistics from the 1995 NFL season, which added a layer of authenticity and strategic depth. This edition included various offensive and defensive plays, allowing players to delve into more complex game strategies typical of John Madden's football games. Whether on offense or defense, users could feel the thrill of making pivotal play calls and executing them on the field, enhanced by the Game Gear's color display.

The release of "Madden NFL '96" on Sega Game Gear was part of EA Sports' broad strategy to dominate the sports gaming market across multiple platforms, despite facing technical challenges associated with replicating the Madden experience on a portable device. This title did not revolutionize the series but did help broaden its reach to players who preferred gaming on the go. Notable for its attempt to translate the intricate gameplay of Madden to a handheld format, it included fewer features and simplified graphics compared to its console counterparts, yet it still managed to capture the essence of the franchise. This adaptation remained a valuable piece of the expansive Madden library, showcasing early efforts to bring comprehensive sports gaming to portable platforms.

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Madden 96 - Gameplay

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