The Original John Madden Football Gameplay Video

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  • Steve_OS
    Editor-in-Chief
    • Jul 2002
    • 33954

    #1

    The Original John Madden Football Gameplay Video

    Some of us old gamers grew up on John Madden Football, from the very first release on the Apple II in 1988. For those that are curious, this is what the game looked like. Just think what football games will look like in 25 more years.

    Any of our old-school OSers have any memories of this one?
    Steve Noah
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  • mike24forever
    Old Guy
    • Sep 2003
    • 3171

    #2
    My goodness. My first experience with Madden was on the Genesis. Things have come along way.
    I am the lesson after the fall.

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    • Jetpac
      Banned
      • Jul 2007
      • 413

      #3
      Re: The Original John Madden Football Gameplay Video

      Plays about the same. Lol seriously thid brings it waaay back.

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      • TMuss
        Rookie
        • Sep 2005
        • 117

        #4
        That has to be one of the scariest opening menus ever. Even with the beeping it's still like BOOM!!!! HERE'S JOHNNY!!!

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        • Turbo Lax 33
          Rookie
          • Feb 2008
          • 74

          #5
          This is why i never complain about graphics. I've been gaming for 40 years and can remember playing the original Madden, plus all the Atari sports games before that, where there were 3 players on each team and they all moved in unison.

          Gaming today is amazing and just taking a look back at videos like this should bring an appreciation for where things are today.

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          • Eski33
            MVP
            • Jun 2004
            • 1299

            #6
            @Turbo. I support your opinion 100%. I grew up with Atari, Intellivision, etc so gamers who have seen more of the evolution in graphics, I believe, appreciate what we have today and less willing to scrutinize every little detail.

            I bought a Genesis from JJ Games along with Madden 93, NHL, NHL 94, Coach K, NBA Live 95. The games are still fun but provide appreciation as to where sports games are now.
            What?

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            • acolbert
              Pro
              • Aug 2012
              • 775

              #7
              Re: The Original John Madden Football Gameplay Video

              My 1st Madden was '92. I couldn't agree more with you guys. I remember when there were no message boards and people didn't complain about EVERYTHING

              Back then all you needed was a gaming system, Madden, some friends, and some snacks and it's an all nighter baby.

              I get a kick out of watching my nephews play the game all night now. It brings me back.


              Great Thread!
              Rather than complain about life, take responsibility and do something about it..

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              • tril
                MVP
                • Nov 2004
                • 2914

                #8
                looks more sim than today's Madden....LOL!!!!!!

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                • moose616
                  Rookie
                  • Mar 2011
                  • 235

                  #9
                  Re: The Original John Madden Football Gameplay Video

                  Originally posted by acolbert
                  My 1st Madden was '92. I couldn't agree more with you guys. I remember when there were no message boards and people didn't complain about EVERYTHING
                  Pepperidge Farm remembers.


                  Originally posted by acolbert
                  I get a kick out of watching my nephews play the game all night now. It brings me back.
                  I recently bought a modernized Sega Genesis from Groupon, and a handful of my old cartridges still work! John Madden 92-98, Joe Montana 92-93, Primetime, MLBPA Sports Talk, NHL 94, NBA Jam.

                  I've already decided that when I have a son, that's what will get hooked into the TV in his room, so he can appreciate where dad's games came from. Of course, he can also join me on the PS5 in the living room
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                  • tyberious4now
                    Tiger Paw
                    • Nov 2004
                    • 753

                    #10
                    Re: The Original John Madden Football Gameplay Video

                    Originally posted by Turbo Lax 33
                    This is why i never complain about graphics. I've been gaming for 40 years and can remember playing the original Madden, plus all the Atari sports games before that, where there were 3 players on each team and they all moved in unison.

                    Gaming today is amazing and just taking a look back at videos like this should bring an appreciation for where things are today.
                    You are definitely my age lol......people have no idea how it really was using dos
                    We didn't complain then and I won't now!!

                    Thanks Steve for posting...

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                    • acolbert
                      Pro
                      • Aug 2012
                      • 775

                      #11
                      Re: The Original John Madden Football Gameplay Video

                      Ah man! Joe Montana Football? Wow you brought it way back!

                      Funny how back then there seemed to be 3 or 4 different titles. Of course Madden was ALWAYS the standard but I remember playing Madden AND Game Day (PS1), man gaming used to be so less complicated haha!

                      but that's life in general I guess haha
                      Rather than complain about life, take responsibility and do something about it..

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                      • LingeringRegime
                        Hall Of Fame
                        • Jun 2007
                        • 17089

                        #12
                        Re: The Original John Madden Football Gameplay Video

                        Originally posted by mike24forever
                        My goodness. My first experience with Madden was on the Genesis. Things have come along way.
                        Same for me. Madden '92 I think it was.

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                        • TreyIM2
                          MVP
                          • Apr 2009
                          • 1424

                          #13
                          Seen footage of this before but never played it, although I was around for the beginning of videogames. My first go round with Madden was the first console version of Madden for the Genesis as a kid was jolting to say the least. ChrIstmas Day at my cousin's house and we couldn't stop playing it. Boy did I envy him and my parents wouldn't let me spend the night so I had to depressingly return home to crappy Super Play Action Football on SNES which I had begged for leading up to that day and got that day.A fine example of careful what u wish for. Lol.
                          Just cuz you pour syrup on ish....

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                          • FedExPope
                            Pro
                            • Aug 2009
                            • 900

                            #14
                            Re: The Original John Madden Football Gameplay Video

                            ahah wow, it looks sooooooooo bad. It's just impossible for me to imagine that was ever considered fun.

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                            • acolbert
                              Pro
                              • Aug 2012
                              • 775

                              #15
                              Re: The Original John Madden Football Gameplay Video

                              Originally posted by FedExPope
                              ahah wow, it looks sooooooooo bad. It's just impossible for me to imagine that was ever considered fun.
                              Haha, it really was though!

                              We used to play until the Sega got hot and then we would blow on the game cartridge to cool it down. By the way did that even do anything?! HAHAHA

                              You guys remember how the old Maddens had the All Madden Teams? Or the feild that was all dirt (cheat code on Madden 98 i think)?

                              Everbody used to pick the Cowboys or the Bills ONLY (early to mid 90s Maddens)

                              Man that video and this thread really brought me back!
                              Rather than complain about life, take responsibility and do something about it..

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