Rumor: 'Tecmo Bowl Throwback' Coming to XBLA, PSN (Joystiq)

[HesTheCoach]

Quote: Originally Posted by rm217

I concur!!!

I'd gladly take the risk if it means a new Tecmo Bowl with updated rosters!

There's other football games for the iphone, BTW. Not sure what the wear and tear is with those games.

[Bellsprout]

Quote: Originally Posted by HesTheCoach

I'd gladly take the risk if it means a new Tecmo Bowl with updated rosters! There's other football games for the iphone, BTW. Not sure what the wear and tear is with those games.

Madden 10 is fun as heck. It's 6 bucks, so it's a bit pricey, but i've been playing it all of today. I love it. There's a season mode, the on-field gameplay is really fun, it's a really good package. As far as wear and tear goes, there isn't any button mashing, so it has really no potential to wreck anything. There's an on-screen analog stick and a few buttons depending on the situation, but you don't need to mash any of them or anything. Just lightly press every now and then.

There's also a game called NFL 2010 made by Gameloft that I haven't played yet. I've read it isn't as good, but it's half the price, so it depends on what you care about more.

[rm217]

Quote: Originally Posted by WeAreAllWitnesses

Madden 10 is fun as heck. It's 6 bucks, so it's a bit pricey, but i've been playing it all of today. I love it. There's a season mode, the on-field gameplay is really fun, it's a really good package. As far as wear and tear goes, there isn't any button mashing, so it has really no potential to wreck anything. There's an on-screen analog stick and a few buttons depending on the situation, but you don't need to mash any of them or anything. Just lightly press every now and then. There's also a game called NFL 2010 made by Gameloft that I haven't played yet. I've read it isn't as good, but it's half the price, so it depends on what you care about more.

We're talking Tecmo Bowl here. This game is in a league of it's own when it comes to pure fun factor and excitement. Considering people still talk about the game today speaks volumes about the legacy that is Tecmo Bo, I mean Bowl!!!

[CreatineKasey]

They nailed fun down completely. I really really wish someone would take the rights to that franchise and carry it on. If you think about it, there's a lot of great balancing factors involved in that game given the fact that guessing any play correctly kills it. That limits "money plays" big time.

The wide open action and excitement I feel playing that game goes unmatched to this day.

[rm217]

Quote: Originally Posted by CreatineKasey

They nailed fun down completely. I really really wish someone would take the rights to that franchise and carry it on. If you think about it, there's a lot of great balancing factors involved in that game given the fact that guessing any play correctly kills it. That limits "money plays" big time. The wide open action and excitement I feel playing that game goes unmatched to this day.

Man, I couldn't have said it any better. They nailed the formula with Tecmo Bowl. It was balanced in so many areas and even though the game was a simple pick up and play type of game it was as deep as you made. The best way I can describe Tecmo Bowl is it was exciting, strategic, competitive, unpredictable, and fun!!! It was the only game that caused family strife in the household. I would literally get into fist fights with my uncle when playing seasons against him. I guess that's what happens when you play 24 hours straight, things can get a little bit moody, lol. Tecmo Bowl, Greatest Of All Time!

[Critical Kills]

I agree, Tecmo Bowl is the GOAT!

[TheWatcher]

As much as I'm a proponent for technological advancements... if you think about this for a moment, you consider that a lot of today's game's are overly technological. They rely on technology, ignore the basics, and as a result aren't as much fun. Tecmo really did nail it in the past. It's a shame that we've had to wait so long for them to get it right again.

[Critical Kills]

Yes, there was something pure and simple, yet deep if you wanted it to be, about Tecmo Bowl that was immensely fun. I often feel like what you say is correct, the technology is abused and sometimes the fun is forgotten. Nintendo at least is one company that recognizes that today. That's why you would think that a Tecmo Bowl game would come out on that system first but oh well...