Description

"NFL '97" is a sports video game developed and released by Sega for the Sega Saturn console in 1996. The game is part of Sega's long-running series of NFL-licensed football simulations. In "NFL '97", players can choose from all the teams and players from the 1996 NFL season, allowing them to recreate the season or draft their own fantasy teams for custom play. The game features both a single-player mode and a multiplayer mode where two players can go head-to-head. With its use of full-motion video and digitized voice commentary, the game aimed to provide a comprehensive and immersive experience that simulates the look and feel of a real NFL broadcast.

The presentation of "NFL '97" was notably advanced for its time, utilizing the Sega Saturn's capabilities to render 3D player models and stadiums. This was a significant technological step compared to the earlier 2D sprites used in sports games of the previous generation. The game included a variety of gameplay options such as season mode, playoffs, and sudden death overtime, aiming to give players a versatile football experience. Despite its ambitions, "NFL '97" received mixed reviews largely due to clunky controls and less refined AI compared to its contemporaries. However, it remains a point of interest in the sports gaming domain for its early attempts at integrating 3D graphics and multimedia elements within the confines of the mid-90s gaming hardware.

Gameplay

NFL '97 - Gameplay

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