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Madden NFL '96

Nintendo Super NES

Release Date: 1995

Sports - American Football

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Description

"Madden NFL '96" is a popular American football video game based on the National Football League, developed and published by Electronic Arts. Released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), it is part of the long-running Madden NFL series. In this iteration, players can choose from all 30 NFL teams available at the time, complete with authentic team colors and logos. The game offers various modes, including Season, Playoff, and Exhibition modes, providing diverse gameplay experiences. Madden NFL '96 is known for its realistic graphics and animations for the time, enhanced AI, and the comprehensive playbooks reflecting the tactics used by real NFL teams. Its introduction of create-a-player and create-a-team modes added a new level of personalization and strategy, making it a standout feature in sports video games of its era.

"Madden NFL '96" for the SNES did not just push forward in terms of gameplay and options; it also marked technical advancements in sports gaming. It was one of the first games in the series intended to utilize the SNES’s Mode 7 graphics capabilities, which allowed for better scaling and rotation of the field. However, the game ran into significant issues during development, and the SNES version was notoriously canceled after the release was deemed not up to the standards expected by EA Sports. Despite these setbacks, the franchise continued to evolve and grow in popularity, laying down a foundation that would influence future football video games. Madden NFL '96's attempted innovations in gameplay and graphics are often credited with helping to shape advancements in the sports gaming genre.