Tecmo Bowl is a football video game for the Nintendo Entertainment System that was developed by Tecmo. It features licensed teams and players from the National Football League Players Association, showcasing rosters from twelve notable teams. The game garnered attention for its fast-paced gameplay and engaging representations of popular athletes, with two distinct U.S. versions differing in seal colors and featured players.
NES port of Tecmo Bowl.
Through the NFLPA license, each roster mimics that of the NFL team based out of the same city or state. Tecmo Bowl only uses players from twelve of the best and most popular teams of the time.
Two NES versions were released in the U.S. The first is identified by its black and gold seal of quality, Eric Dickerson as running back, and Albert Bentley as a kick returner for Indianapolis. The second is identified by its white and gold seal, Albert Bentley as running back, and Clarence Verdin as a kick returner.