NFL Blitz

November 1, 1997 Midway Games Midway Games
Sport
Arcade N64 PC PS1
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NFL Blitz takes the idea of a normal football video game and turns it on its head with fewer players, bigger hits, and lots of personality.
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Game Info

Release Date November 1, 1997
Developer Midway Games
Publisher Midway Games
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Action, Non-fiction