Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff Media Update (Gamespot, IGN)

[statnut]

Re: Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff Media Update (Gamespot, IGN)

My two cons are that my running back fumbled three times in my first game and it ended in a tie because of that (yes, Mcnabb, there are ties). The other con is that my second game froze after the third quarter...what the hell.

That happened during my first game. I hope its not a sign.

[DJ]

Re: Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff Media Update (Gamespot, IGN)

Got the game today and have played a couple of quick games so far.

Classic Tecmo gameplay, so everyone that played the old games will have no trouble getting into this one.

One neat twist is that you actually change sides of the field during the game; meaning you play L-to-R for two quarters and R-to-L the other two. It takes a bit to get used to going the "opposite" way but I like it, adds to the challenge.

Players are a little slower than the NES versions. I saw a couple of fumbles in my games and also saw a couple of open WR drop passes. Not too concerned with either of those things, although I will watch the fumble frequency.

I can't believe no one mentioned this: when you start the game up, you see a list of all the teams. In the division that mimmicks the NFC East, you'll see Dallas, Washington, Philly and LA?!? Oh wait, it gets better. LA's nickname? SUPERCOCKS!!!! I am dead serious. I laughed for a good minute at that one. I'm a big Giants fan, but man, I don't know if I can change that name. I thought Tecmo had the "no bad words" filter on? Cassel's name can't get in but this team name does? Hmm.

As mentioned above, the logo and uniform editor aren't expansive, but you can get close on the colors for the NFL teams. You can also edit player attributes, so that might help make some of the players run faster, etc. It's capped at certain numbers, so you can't max out your guys right away.

You can edit all the names and numbers. I'm thinking instead of doing all current rosters I'll do some current, some classic and like with the Giants one I've started, do an all-time great team, with a mix of past and present players.

I'll be playing a lot more but so far, really like what I'm seeing.

[Brian Gee]

Re: Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff Media Update (Gamespot, IGN)

Actually, although limited, the uniform editor CAN make pretty close to accurate (at least during gameplay) NFL uniforms. I apologize if I said differently earlier because I just made the Bears and Minnesota and started a game and it reeked of old Tecmo goodness.

Maybe I will go ahead and start renaming and all of that....I've got the time since I traded in Madden for this!

[statnut]

Re: Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff Media Update (Gamespot, IGN)

Got the game today and have played a couple of quick games so far.

Classic Tecmo gameplay, so everyone that played the old games will have no trouble getting into this one.

One neat twist is that you actually change sides of the field during the game; meaning you play L-to-R for two quarters and R-to-L the other two. It takes a bit to get used to going the "opposite" way but I like it, adds to the challenge.

Players are a little slower than the NES versions. I saw a couple of fumbles in my games and also saw a couple of open WR drop passes. Not too concerned with either of those things, although I will watch the fumble frequency.

I can't believe no one mentioned this: when you start the game up, you see a list of all the teams. In the division that mimmicks the NFC East, you'll see Dallas, Washington, Philly and LA?!? Oh wait, it gets better. LA's nickname? SUPERCOCKS!!!! I am dead serious. I laughed for a good minute at that one. I'm a big Giants fan, but man, I don't know if I can change that name. I thought Tecmo had the "no bad words" filter on? Cassel's name can't get in but this team name does? Hmm.

As mentioned above, the logo and uniform editor aren't expansive, but you can get close on the colors for the NFL teams. You can also edit player attributes, so that might help make some of the players run faster, etc. It's capped at certain numbers, so you can't max out your guys right away.

You can edit all the names and numbers. I'm thinking instead of doing all current rosters I'll do some current, some classic and like with the Giants one I've started, do an all-time great team, with a mix of past and present players.

I'll be playing a lot more but so far, really like what I'm seeing.

Here are my rosters:
I'm leaning towards breaking the 8 divisions down as follows:
NFC East-4 of the best Giants teams
NFC North-4 of the best Packers teams
NFC South-4 of the best Cowboys teams
NFC West-4 of the best 49'ers teams
AFC East-4 of the best Patriots teams
AFC North-4 of the best Steelers teams
AFC South-4 of the best Colts teams
AFC West-4 of the best Broncos or Raiders teams

[DJ]

Re: Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff Media Update (Gamespot, IGN)

Here are my rosters:
I'm leaning towards breaking the 8 divisions down as follows:
NFC East-4 of the best Giants teams
NFC North-4 of the best Packers teams
NFC South-4 of the best Cowboys teams
NFC West-4 of the best 49'ers teams
AFC East-4 of the best Patriots teams
AFC North-4 of the best Steelers teams
AFC South-4 of the best Colts teams
AFC West-4 of the best Broncos or Raiders teams

Cool idea.

Is there a way to share rosters over WiFi?

We should get a friends code list going, too, if anyone ever wants to play online.

[Brian Gee]

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If I were younger, I would have been freaking out for this game. I remember my baseball stars teams that were based on friends, family, superheroes, movies, etc.

I'd have a whole Star Wars Conference and a whole Star Trek conference and try to guide the Scotland Scottys to the Intergalactic Championship.

Now, I'll probably just NFL edit or keep it.

I thought about creating the Any Given Sunday league too...

[statnut]

Re: Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff Media Update (Gamespot, IGN)

My friend code is 5413-3423-8405.

[LHT69]

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I kind of forgot the format for these games. There is a season mode right? And if I remeber corrrectly it is for only 1 season and then you start all over again...kind of like All Pro Football 2k8? Thanks.

LT

[Cletus]

Re: Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff Media Update (Gamespot, IGN)

My friend code is 5413-3423-8405.

I added you to my friends!


my code is 2793-4126-7620

[rm217]

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This game is exactly what I expected. Classic Tecmo Bowl all the way!!! Thank you so much Tecmo for blessing us with the god of all football games once again. Now get to working on the XBL and PSN versions and I'll truly be in Heaven!

[muggins]

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Here are my rosters:
I'm leaning towards breaking the 8 divisions down as follows:
NFC East-4 of the best Giants teams
NFC North-4 of the best Packers teams
NFC South-4 of the best Cowboys teams
NFC West-4 of the best 49'ers teams
AFC East-4 of the best Patriots teams
AFC North-4 of the best Steelers teams
AFC South-4 of the best Colts teams
AFC West-4 of the best Broncos or Raiders teams

But there has really only been one good Patriot team =/ Before that the Patriots were awful ('85 Bears wrecked em too).

[statnut]

Re: Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff Media Update (Gamespot, IGN)

But there has really only been one good Patriot team =/ Before that the Patriots were awful ('85 Bears wrecked em too).

I'm doing the 85 team(still made a Super Bowl), the 03 team(won the Super Bowl), the 07 team(perfect regular season), and the 96 team(lost in the Super Bowl).

[DJ]

Re: Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff Media Update (Gamespot, IGN)

I added you to my friends!


my code is 2793-4126-7620

Where do I find my friend code? I haven't used my DS for WiFi yet.

[muggins]

Re: Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff Media Update (Gamespot, IGN)

This game is waiting for me in the car!

[statnut]

Re: Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff Media Update (Gamespot, IGN)

Where do I find my friend code? I haven't used my DS for WiFi yet.

Go to Multiplayer, Nintendo Wi-Fi connection, then click Nintendo WFC setup. Once you've set it up, connect to Nintentdo WFC. After that, you'll find your friend code in the one labeled Friend Code.