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Steve_OS · 01-11-2014, 11:10 AM

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?

mike24forever · 01-11-2014, 12:57 PM

My goodness. My first experience with Madden was on the Genesis. Things have come along way.

Jetpac · 01-11-2014, 01:01 PM

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

TMuss · 01-11-2014, 01:15 PM

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

Turbo Lax 33 · 01-11-2014, 01:52 PM

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.

Eski33 · 01-11-2014, 03:15 PM

@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.

acolbert · 01-11-2014, 04:47 PM

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!

tril · 01-11-2014, 07:47 PM

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

01-11-2014, 11:10 AM	#1
Steve_OS Editor-in-Chief OVR: 77 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: OS Eastern Office Posts: 31,666 Blog Entries: 556	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? green94, demon19000, 32 and 20 others like this. __________________ Steve Noah Editor-in-Chief http://www.operationsports.com Follow me on Twitter

01-11-2014, 12:57 PM	#2
mike24forever 24 Forever OVR: 29 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,108 Blog Entries: 2	My goodness. My first experience with Madden was on the Genesis. Things have come along way. Cre8, rtkiii, Gman 18 and 7 others like this.

01-11-2014, 01:01 PM	#3
Jetpac Banned OVR: 5 Join Date: Jul 2007	Re: The Original John Madden Football Gameplay Video Plays about the same. Lol seriously thid brings it waaay back.

01-11-2014, 01:15 PM	#4
TMuss Rookie OVR: 2 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Midlothian, VA	That has to be one of the scariest opening menus ever. Even with the beeping it's still like BOOM!!!! HERE'S JOHNNY!!! Instant C1a55ic, demon19000, Cre8 and 7 others like this.

01-11-2014, 01:52 PM	#5
Turbo Lax 33 Rookie OVR: 3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio	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. TheBadazz, Connolly22, CaliDude916 and 23 others like this.

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01-11-2014, 03:15 PM	#6
Eski33 MVP OVR: 28 Join Date: Jun 2004 Blog Entries: 13	@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. therizing02, Gman 18, smace767 and 3 others like this.

01-11-2014, 04:47 PM	#7
acolbert Pro OVR: 11 Join Date: Aug 2012	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! happymadison, Gman 18, J ROCK 05 and 2 others like this. __________________ Rather than complain about life, take responsibility and do something about it..

01-11-2014, 07:47 PM	#8
tril MVP OVR: 19 Join Date: Nov 2004 Blog Entries: 1	looks more sim than today's Madden....LOL!!!!!!

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