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NFL '95

Sega Game Gear

Release Date: 1994

Sports - American Football

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Description

"NFL '95" is a handheld American football simulation game released by Sega for the Game Gear console. As an entry in Sega's NFL video game series, "NFL '95" is specifically designed to bring the excitement and complexity of NFL football to the portable screen, enabling players to engage in the sport while on the go. The game features all 28 NFL teams from the time, allowing players to guide their favorite teams through a regular season and on to the playoffs in hopes of winning the Super Bowl. Its gameplay includes various offensive and defensive plays, offering a strategic depth that mirrors the real-life decisions made by professional American football teams.

Significantly, "NFL '95" was a technical marvel for its time, showcasing Sega's efforts to adapt complex sports simulations to a more limited handheld format without losing the essence of the sport. The game included a feature called "Horizontal Passing Control," which was innovative by providing players with the ability to throw to any receiver in real-time, increasing the play possibilities and strategic elements when compared to other contemporary football games. It also emphasized more realistic graphics and player animations, which were notable enhancements in the realm of portable gaming devices. Overall, "NFL '95" represented a robust effort by Sega to continue appealing to sports fans even when they were away from their home consoles, a mission that played a part in the Game Gear's appeal and success during the mid-1990s.