Tecmo Bowl Throwback

Tecmo Bowl Throwback is a video game released by Tecmo for the Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade. The PlayStation 3 version was released via the PlayStation Network store on June 1, 2010. The game is an update of the 1993 version of Tecmo Super Bowl. Due to Electronic Arts obtaining the exclusive NFL and NFLPA licenses in 2004 for the Madden NFL series, the game used generic team and player names.[2]

Developer(s)Southend Interactive, Tecmo
Publisher(s)Tecmo
SeriesTecmo Bowl
Platform(s)Xbox 360 (XBLA), PlayStation 3 (PSN)
ReleaseApril 28, 2010 (XBLA)
June 1, 2010 (PSN) [1]
Genre(s)Football
Mode(s)Single-player, Multiplayer

Gameplay

The gameplay retains the classic feel of the series, which the ESRB describes as a "top-down arcade-style football game in which players compete against teams around the world to become the 'International Tecmo Bowl Champion'", with "animated cutscenes".[3]

Key features
  • Updated 3D graphics and user interface improvements[1]
  • Player and team name editor[1]
  • Online play[1]
  • Season play (three total seasons)[1]
  • The ability to switch between 3D and 2D graphics by pressing the R button.

References
  1. "ESPN Q&A, Tecmo Bowl Throwback". Archived from the original on March 23, 2010.
  2. South End. Tecmo Bowl Throwback. Level/area: How to Play.
  3. "ESRB Rating, Tecmo Bowl Throwback".
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