Play NFL Blitz Online

NFL Blitz on the Game Boy Color came out in 1998 from Midway Games, the same folks who did the arcade version. It was one of those sports games that felt right at home on a handheld, especially back when portable football usually meant slower, more methodical play. This one didn't try to be a simulation; it was all about speed and over-the-top action, fitting right in with what people expected from Midway at the time.

You control a team of seven players per side, moving your quarterback or ball carrier with the D-pad, trying to score touchdowns against an aggressive defense. The main objective is to win games by outscoring your opponent, but the real fun comes from the exaggerated tackles, turbo boosts for sudden bursts of speed, and late hits that the referees never call. The game moves quickly, with short play clocks and an emphasis on fast breaks rather than careful strategy. It feels chaotic and immediate, like you're always one button press away from breaking a long run or getting flattened.