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Game Overview

Man, Tecmo Super Bowl 3: Final Edition on the Genesis is one of those games that sneaks up on you. At first glance, it's just another 16-bit football game, but after a few plays, you realize how much smoother it feels compared to the earlier entries. The players actually move like they've got some weight to them, and those little weather effects—rain actually slows guys down, which is weirdly satisfying when you're grinding out a run play.

It's got all the classic Tecmo energy—big, exaggerated tackles, that satisfying "thunk" sound when you connect with a pass—but with way more plays to pick from. I spent way too long just flipping through the playbook my first time. And yeah, the two-player mode still holds up if you've got a friend who doesn't mind losing badly.

Not gonna lie, the graphics are definitely "Genesis era," but there's something about the way the players animate when they celebrate that just feels right. If you've got nostalgia for this era of sports games, it's a blast. Just maybe hide your controller when your buddy returns that pick-six.