Summary
- Release Year: 1991
- Genres: Simulator, Sport
- Platforms: Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
- Developers: BlueSky Software, Sega of America
- Publishers: Sega Enterprises, Ltd., Tec Toy
Joe Montana II: Sports Talk Football (1991)
Joe Montana II: Sports Talk Football is a football video game released by Sega for the Sega Genesis in 1991. It is the sequel to Joe Montana Football, which was released in 1990. Joe Montana II features the voice of Joe Montana, who provides commentary during the game.
The game features all 28 NFL teams and their respective stadiums. Players can choose to play a single game, a full season, or a playoff tournament. The game also features a create-a-player mode, which allows players to create their own custom player.
Joe Montana II is a significant improvement over its predecessor. The graphics are improved, the gameplay is more fluid, and the commentary is more informative. The game also features a number of new features, such as the create-a-player mode and the ability to play with all 28 NFL teams.
One of the most unique features of Joe Montana II is its “Sports Talk” commentary. During the game, Joe Montana provides commentary on the action, offering insights into the game and the players. This commentary helps to make the game more immersive and engaging.
Joe Montana II was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its improved graphics, gameplay, and commentary. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Gameplay
Joe Montana II is a football simulation game. Players control a team of 11 players on the field and attempt to score points by advancing the ball down the field and into the end zone. The game features a variety of offensive and defensive plays, as well as special teams plays.
Players can choose to play as one of 28 NFL teams. Each team has its own unique strengths and weaknesses. Players can also choose to play a single game, a full season, or a playoff tournament.
The game features a number of different camera angles, which allows players to see the action from a variety of perspectives. Players can also choose to play with a variety of different difficulty levels.
Features
- All 28 NFL teams and their respective stadiums
- Create-a-player mode
- “Sports Talk” commentary by Joe Montana
- A variety of offensive and defensive plays
- Special teams plays
- Multiple camera angles
- Multiple difficulty levels
Reception
Joe Montana II was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its improved graphics, gameplay, and commentary. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Joe Montana II is considered to be one of the best football video games of all time. It was a significant improvement over its predecessor and helped to set the standard for future football video games. The game’s “Sports Talk” commentary was also a major innovation and helped to make the game more immersive and engaging.
Joe Montana II was followed by two sequels, NFL Sports Talk Football ’93 Starring Joe Montana and NFL Football ’94 Starring Joe Montana. Both sequels were also critical and commercial successes.
Trivia
- Joe Montana II was the first football video game to feature the voice of a real NFL player.
- The game’s commentary was recorded by Joe Montana in a single day.
- The game’s create-a-player mode was one of the first of its kind in a football video game.
- Joe Montana II was one of the best-selling Sega Genesis games of all time.
Conclusion
Joe Montana II: Sports Talk Football is a classic football video game that still holds up today. The game’s improved graphics, gameplay, and commentary make it a must-play for any fan of football video games.
Review Score
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