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ABC Monday Night Football © 1993 Data East Corp.
ABC Monday Night Football is an American football sports simulation developed by Data East and Kuusou Kagaku. The game attempts to capture the atmosphere of the iconic ABC television broadcast, placing players in the shoes of a quarterback to call plays, set formations, and execute passes. It offers various game modes, including "Regular Season"—a 13-week path to the championship—and "Pre-Season" for single exhibition matches. Players can control all 28 teams in the game, each featuring fictional names and colors inspired by real-life pro clubs
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GAME ID: SHVC-N5
ABC Monday Night Football was released on November 26, 1993 in Japan. It was later released in North America as ABC Monday Night Football [Model SNS-N5-USA].
Lack of Licensing: Despite being officially licensed by ABC Sports, the game famously lacked an NFL or NFLPA license. Consequently, you won't find real NFL teams; instead, the game features fictional squads like the "Indianapolis Rays" and the "Miami Sharks."
The Nellie Factor: The game incorporates classic commentary tropes to mimic the TV broadcast, including the famous catchphrase "Whoo...aa...hhh, Nellie!" uttered during touchdowns.
Frank Gifford Integration: The game leans into its television branding by featuring "rehashes" of the best plays by legendary broadcaster Frank Gifford. If the game considers a play highlight-worthy, it is saved for later viewing.
Weather Effects: It was one of the few football games of its era to feature dynamic weather conditions, which added an extra layer of challenge and unpredictability to the matches.
Cross-Platform Heritage: While the SFC version is the most recognized, the title had a longer history, beginning as an MS-DOS game in 1989 before eventually making its way to the Commodore 64 and Amiga.
Critical Reception: Despite its ambitious goal of replicating the Monday Night Football broadcast experience, the game was generally considered to have sub-standard controls and gameplay mechanics, especially when compared to the dominant Madden NFL series from Electronic Arts.