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Developer(s)Southend Interactive, Tecmo
Publisher(s)Tecmo
SeriesTecmo Bowl
Platform(s)Xbox 360 (XBLA), PlayStation 3 (PSN)
ReleaseApril 28, 2010 (XBLA)
June 1, 2010 (PSN) [1]
Genre(s)Football
Mode(s)Single-player, Multiplayer

Tecmo Bowl Throwback is a video game released by Tecmo for the Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade. The PlayStation 3 version was released via the PlayStation Network store on June 1, 2010. The game is an update of the 1993 version of Tecmo Super Bowl.[2]

Gameplay

The gameplay retains the classic feel of the series, which the ESRB describes as a "top-down arcade-style football game in which players compete against teams around the world to become the 'International Tecmo Bowl Champion'", with "animated cutscenes".[3]

Key features

  • Updated 3D graphics and user interface improvements[1]
  • Player and team name editor[1]
  • Online play[1]
  • Season play (three total seasons)[1]
  • The ability to switch between 3D and 2D graphics by pressing the R button.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "ESPN Q&A, Tecmo Bowl Throwback". Archived from the original on March 23, 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ South End. Tecmo Bowl Throwback. Level/area: How to Play.
  3. ^ "ESRB Rating, Tecmo Bowl Throwback".