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Tecmo Bowl
FAQ
By: Stephen Young
Version: 0.5
Last Updated: 6/1/06
Email: styoung001 [at] yahoo [dot] com
Copyright (c) 2006 Stephen Young
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\ \ \ Table Of Contents \ \ \
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01. Introduction..........................................................01.00
02. Controls..............................................................02.00
03. Play Modes............................................................03.00
04. Offensive Strategies..................................................04.00
05. Defensive Strategies..................................................05.00
06. Team Overviews........................................................06.00
07. Cheat Codes...........................................................07.00
08. Version History.......................................................08.00
09. Contact & Legal.......................................................09.00
10. Closing & Credits.....................................................10.00
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\ \ \ 01. Introduction 01.00 \ \ \
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Hey, Stephen Young here with my third FAQ. I'm covering Tecmo Bowl this time,
which was really a fantastic game for it's time. When compared to the earlier
NES football games like 10-Yard Fight, Tecmo Bowl really shows it's charm.
Featuring real teams and players, as well as four(!) plays for each team, this
was defeintly a step in the right direction for the sport genre. The only
problem with the game is that Philadelphia is missing from the teams. What the
hell? Phillys the best!
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\ \ \ 02. Controls 02.00 \ \ \
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~====================~========================================================~
| Command | Action |
~====================+========================================================~
| D-Pad | Move; Select plays |
~--------------------+--------------------------------------------------------~
| A Button | Snap ball; Break tackles; Kick; Select receiver |
~--------------------+--------------------------------------------------------~
| B Button | Diveing tackle; Throw ball |
~--------------------+--------------------------------------------------------~
| Start | Not used |
~--------------------+--------------------------------------------------------~
| Select | Select main menu options |
~====================~========================================================~
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\ \ \ 03. Play Modes 03.00 \ \ \
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+ One Player +
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You play against the computer. Good luck.
+ Two Player +
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You play against a friend. Kill em'.
+ Coach Mode +
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You pick plays to lead your team to victory.
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\ \ \ 04. Offensive Strategies 04.00 \ \ \
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()
/\
/ )
+----- /__/ TRATEGY ONE ------------------------------------------------------+
Find an open receiver. Interceptions in this game usually end in touchdowns, so
don't throw one.
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()
/\
/ )
+----- /__/ TRATEGY TWO ------------------------------------------------------+
Locate the holes and your blocks. Don't just charge straight ahead but instead
wait for the play to develop.
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()
/\
/ )
+----- /__/ TRATEGY THREE ----------------------------------------------------+
Stiff arm defenders by pressing the A Button.
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()
/\
/ )
+----- /__/ TRATEGY FOUR -----------------------------------------------------+
Run sideways to make defenders miss tackles.
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\ \ \ 05. Defensive Strategies 05.00 \ \ \
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()
/\
/ )
+----- /__/ TRATEGY ONE ------------------------------------------------------+
Control a linebacker and stand infront of the receiver thats about to get the
ball thrown to him. This will cause interceptions or at least get you in good
tackling position.
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()
/\
/ )
+----- /__/ TRATEGY TWO ------------------------------------------------------+
Dive at a offensive player if hes a beast (stength wise).
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()
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/ )
+----- /__/ TRATEGY THREE ----------------------------------------------------+
Watch the QB. Just because it dosen't directly go to the halfback dosen't mean
that the play won't turn into a run.
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()
/\
/ )
+----- /__/ TRATEGY FOUR -----------------------------------------------------+
Don't just stand there! Run in and black field goals. This isn't really a
defensive strategy, but of well =)
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\ \ \ 06. Team Overviews 06.00 \ \ \
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~===========================================================================~
| Indianapolis |
~===========================================================================~
+ Run One +
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^
X | X
O OOCO / O
O / O
O,'
-----------------
+ Run Two +
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^
X | X
O O | OCOO
| O O
`.O
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+ Pass One +
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^ <----.
| _^ |
O OOCOO--' |
^ O O
`.--O
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+ Pass Two +
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^ ^
/ / .--->
| | |
O OOCOO |
O O
O
~===========================================================================~
| Dallas |
~===========================================================================~
+ Run One +
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^
X | X
OOCO | O O
O O |
O-.'
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+ Run Two +
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^
| OOCOO O
O `. O
`.O
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+ Pass One +
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_.> .'>
.--> .-' `.
| | |
| OOCOO O
O O
O|
.'
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+ Pass Two +
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_
^ / \ < ^
| | V `. |
O | OCOO | O
O . O
O
~===========================================================================~
| Miami |
~===========================================================================~
+ Run One +
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^
|
O O | COOO O
| O
O
------------------
+ Pass One +
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_ _ _
/ \ / \ / \
| V V | V |
| | |
O OOCOO O
------------------
+ Pass Two +
------------------
^
`. <--.
.' <--. |
| | |
O OOCOO O
O
O
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+ Pass Three +
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,'> ^
| < .--> |
O `.OOCO | O
O . O
O
~===========================================================================~
| Cleveland |
~===========================================================================~
+ Run One +
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^
O OOCO | O O
O |
O.'
-----------------
+ Run Two +
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^
O O | OCOO O
| O
`.O
------------------
+ Pass One +
------------------
_
/ \ < ^
| V `. |
| | |
O OOCOO O
^ O
`.--O
------------------
+ Pass Two +
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^ ^
`. .---> |
,' | |
| | |
O OOCOO O
O
O
~===========================================================================~
| Denver |
~===========================================================================~
+ Run One +
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^
OOCOO | O
O O |
O----,'
-----------------
+ Run Two +
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^
O | OCOO O
O \ O
`.O
------------------
+ Pass One +
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< <
`. `.
<--. | |
| OOCOO O
O O
O-|
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+ Pass Two +
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^ > <--.
| ,' |
| | ^ |
O | OOCOO | O
O . O
O
REST COMING LATER
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\ \ \ 07. Cheat Codes 07.00 \ \ \
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COMING LATER
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\ \ \ 08. Version History 08.00 \ \ \
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Version 0.5 [June 1, 2006] - Started the FAQ. Need to finish Team Overviews and
Cheat Codes. Everything else done. Submitted to
hold Bounty place.
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\ \ \ 09. Contact & Legal 09.00 \ \ \
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This guide is Copyright (c) 2006 Stephen Young.
If you want to post this guide on your site, send me an email asking permission
first. I'll probably say its fine, as long as your not one of the sites which
are known for stealing/altering guides. If you see this guide on any sites
besides the ones posted below, please email me.
This file may only be found at:
[GameFAQs]............................................[http://www.gamefaqs.com]
[Gamerhelp]..........................................[http://www.gamerhelp.com]
If you have any corrections or comments about this guide, or want to contribute
something, please email me. All contributors will be credited.
Email: styoung001@yahoo.com
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\ \ \ 10. Closing & Credits 10.00 \ \ \
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Thanks go out to:
- CJayC: For hosting GameFAQs.
- GamerHelp: For hosting this guide.
- riceburner: For making this game a bounty and for being an overall cool guy.
The FAQs finished, thanks for reading!
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+ END OF FAQ +