Super Nintendo
Released in 1995 by Jaleco
Grade: D+
This is a Madden clone that’s sorely missing the fluid action and football logic of Madden.
Where it falls in the series
It’s one and done for End to End. I guess that’s what you get for putting the word “end” in your title… twice!
Praises and gripes
On the surface, it may seem like Madden with slightly better graphics. It’s even got similar scoreboards and playcall screens and a referee animation after every play.
But the movement is stiff and sticky. Players don’t collide and bounce off each other at all. Runners stop and start like little machines.
The football logic is even further behind. Outside runs work like magic, as defenders become statues the moment an offensive lineman touches them. Inside runs never pick up more than 2 yards. Passes often miss their mark, and defenders make improbable interceptions. It’s all out of whack.
Maybe if you and a friend can agree not to use outside runs, there’d be something to this game. But that’s kinda ridiculous. This game feels like a prototype shipped to stores prematurely.
By the way, it’s got NFL cities and colors, but no names. And also, the game takes too long between plays, in case I haven’t killed your interest in this game enough yet.