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1987 football strategy game for Amiga. 1-2 players. Choose plays, manage timeouts, adjust lineups. Teams have unique players with stats affecting gameplay.
I first played 4th & Inches on the Amiga back in 1987, a time when football games were just starting to find their footing on home computers. It was published by Accolade, and it stood out for trying to blend arcade action with some real strategic depth. You weren't just mashing buttons; you had to think a little, which was pretty new for sports games then.
You control the entire team, calling plays from a menu before each snap. The main objective is to outscore your opponent by moving the ball down the field, either through running plays or passes. Signature mechanics include managing your players' stamina, since they get tired and perform worse if overused, and making strategic substitutions to keep your lineup fresh. The game moves at a deliberate pace, with a difficulty that rewards careful play-calling over frantic button presses. It feels satisfying when a well-planned play unfolds perfectly on the field.
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