Underplayed Gems

NFL GameDay (1996)

NFL GameDay cover
Developer
Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
Platforms
PlayStation
Genres
Sport

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The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

Playing it feels like a competent, no-frills attempt at recreating an authentic NFL broadcast experience through structured offensive and defensive plays.

simulation-focusedrealisticstraightforwardcompetitivemoderate difficultytacticalmainstream sports feeldated presentation

About

This is the first installment in the NFL GAMEDAY series, and it has all the players, teams, stadiums, stats, and injuries that you see in the real NFL in fact, this game is so realistic it could even fool the most diehard fans into thinking they're watching a game on TV, not playing one. There is a wide variety of offensive and defensive moves you can use to make things easier, including dives, spins, hurdles, jukes, and stiff arms on offense; and dives, jumps, forearm bashes, and swim moves on defense. Basically, if you've seen it done in the real NFL, then chances are you'll see it in NFL GAMEDAY. Things like long snap counts, men in motion, and defensive stunts can all be found in the game, giving you an NFL experience like no other. You can also take on a friend in versus mode, and see who is the king of the gridiron.

Screenshots

NFL GameDay screenshot 1NFL GameDay screenshot 2

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