The reviews in the app store are very positive, but it's kinda funny reading the ones from younger gamers that don't realize the TSB connection. They say it's better than Madden and think it's a unique idea. Welcome to 1991, kids.
Retro Bowl (Switch, iOS, Android) - for Tecmo Bowl fans
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Retro STrife
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Retro Bowl (Switch, iOS, Android) - for Tecmo Bowl fans
If you're a Tecmo Super Bowl fan, or even just a football fan, you might be interested in this game. It's been on phones for a couple years and a Switch version came out this year. I stumbled across it while browsing the app store on iPhone. It is heavily inspired by Tecmo Bowl, but with a lot of changes, and very fun in its own right. It's free to play on phones. The games are super quick, so it's got a very addictive gameplay loop. Somehow I got sucked into like 5 hours straight the first time I played it, as I ran through 2 straight seasons. The controls are confusing at first, but do the quick tutorial and play a few games, and it gets much easier.
The reviews in the app store are very positive, but it's kinda funny reading the ones from younger gamers that don't realize the TSB connection. They say it's better than Madden and think it's a unique idea. Welcome to 1991, kids.
The reviews in the app store are very positive, but it's kinda funny reading the ones from younger gamers that don't realize the TSB connection. They say it's better than Madden and think it's a unique idea. Welcome to 1991, kids.
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Breaker
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Re: Retro Bowl (Switch, iOS, Android) - for Tecmo Bowl fans
I downloaded this on my android phone after reading your post. I'm addicted!
Very simple gameplay, and has a definite, "one more game" quality. Somehow I find myself in my third season after downloading it yesterday...
Very simple gameplay, and has a definite, "one more game" quality. Somehow I find myself in my third season after downloading it yesterday...
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DialSforSam
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Re: Retro Bowl (Switch, iOS, Android) - for Tecmo Bowl fans
I downloaded it for the Switch many months ago, and put about 45 hours or so into that game. It's very addicting.
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Retro STrife
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Re: Retro Bowl (Switch, iOS, Android) - for Tecmo Bowl fans
DialSforSam wrote:I downloaded it for the Switch many months ago, and put about 45 hours or so into that game. It's very addicting.
The team-building aspect and rapid-fire games definitely kept me coming back for hours. Especially starting with a garbage team and building it up over a few seasons to win the Retro Bowl. I agree with Breaker - the games being so quick (5-10 minutes) helps that "one more game" quality, and you suddenly realize you've been playing all day.
Any idea if the Switch version is more in-depth? On the phone version, you only play offense and your defensive result is based on how well you build up your roster. The RB and WR auto-run with the ball, and you use swipes to control them. Passing works similar to Angry Birds, where you pull backward and aim to direct the ball. It's a bit wonky at first, but works surprisingly well when you get the hang of it. Does the Switch use more traditional controls?