| The title screen for American Football gives an isometric view of the field, but, when the action actually begins, the viewpoint switches to overhead, with 11 small stick figure players on each team. The field scrolls horizontally and is 100 "yards" in length. On offense and on defence, the gridiron goliaths move in unison when the player pushes the control disc. By using the keypad, gamers can move line backers, safeties, receivers (including decoys) and the quarterback individually. The keypad is also used for snaps, kicks (including field goals), punts, runs and passes. Fumbles, off-sides, downs, huddles and safeties are also part of the action. After the start button is pushed, a truncated, off-key rendition of 'The Star Spangled Banner, plays. Annoying crowd noise is heard throughout the game. |
