Play Madden NFL 2001 Online

Madden NFL 2001 came out for the Game Boy Color in 2000, published by EA Sports. It was one of the few handheld football games available at the time, offering a portable alternative to the more detailed console editions. The game let you play through the 2000 NFL season with all the real teams and players, which was a nice touch if you were a fan.

You control the entire team, calling plays from a simplified menu and executing them on a condensed field. The main goal is to outscore your opponent by moving the ball downfield, either running or passing. Signature mechanics include the two button passing system, where you tap a button to select a receiver and throw, and the ability to link two Game Boy Colors for head to head matches. The pacing is fairly quick, with shorter quarters and streamlined gameplay, though the difficulty can spike against tougher teams. It feels like a stripped down but functional version of football that gets the job done on a small screen.