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"NES Play Action Football" is a sports video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Released in 1990, this game provided one of the early attempts at creating a realistic American football experience on home consoles. Players could select from a number of real NFL teams, although without an NFL license, the game used city names instead of official team names. Its gameplay featured both offensive and defensive plays, and it supported up to four players, making it a popular choice for multiplayer sessions.

The game was notable for its attempt to include various elements of real-life football, such as kickoffs, punts, field goals, and touchdowns. The view of the field was from a vertical perspective, and the game utilized a somewhat complex control scheme compared to other sports games at the time. "NES Play Action Football" also featured a unique halftime show, adding to its entertainment value. The game's inclusion of basic weather effects like rain and snow, along with variable field conditions, also added a layer of strategic depth not commonly found in sports titles of that era. Its release helped set the stage for more sophisticated football simulations in the years to follow on various gaming platforms.

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