Madden NFL 97

September 1, 1996 EA Orlando EA Sports
Sport
Saturn PS1
About

Welcome to Madden NFL 97, the game that captures the excitement of a 30 yard touchdown pass, the strategy of a well executed scoring drive, and the atmosphere of a crisp autumn afternoon in the stadium. Madden NFL 97 delivers state of the art graphics and sound -- and with modem and network support, it's ready to put your competitive skills to the test.
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59.2
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Game Info

Release Date September 1, 1996
Developer EA Orlando
Publisher EA Sports
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Perspective Third person
Themes Non-fiction