NFL GameDay (video game series)

NFL GameDay

NFL GameDay was the first video game in the NFL GameDay series. It was released in 1996 on the PlayStation by Sony Interactive Studios America as a competitor to the Madden football game series. Its cover athlete is William Floyd.

The game makes use of motion capture for its animations.

Reception

The game was a success for Sony, selling over 300,000 copies. It was also a critical success. Both of the sports reviewers for Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the game a 9 out of 10, saying it "could very well be the Madden killer that everyone is waiting for." Scary Larry of GamePro called it "the best football CD to date", citing the graphics, accurate gameplay performance of each individual player, appropriately sized sprites, and comprehensive sound effects. A reviewer for Next Generation found that in addition to the comprehensive teams, stadiums, and playbooks, NFL Gameday benefited from truly modern graphics, animation, and sounds, as well as an innovative level of control over individual players and an AI which creates an authentic football experience. He criticized the unrealistic results of breaking up a pass, but concluded, "NFL Gameday isn't the perfect football game, but it is the best football game ever made, so far." David Hodgson of Maximum remarked that the graphics suffer from jerky animation and a general last-generation appearance, but are outweighed by the outstanding gameplay and reliable player AI. He summarized that the game "plays quite a mean game of American football without ever becoming bogged down in horrific amounts of tactical decisions."

NFL GameDay '97

NFL GameDay '97 was the second video game in the NFL GameDay series. It was released on November 30, 1996 on the PlayStation by Sony Interactive Studios America. On the cover is Daryl Johnston. Gameday 97 includes new options & features like season-ending injuries, a full-fledged Draft, more Statistics, and the ability to create players. All 30 NFL Teams (1,500 NFLPA Players) and Modeled Stadiums, Including Real NFL Uniforms with Real Logos and Numbers, letting you put your favorite team on the field for intense NFL Action.

Reception

The game was another success for Sony, selling over 350,000 copies.

NFL GameDay 98

NFL GameDay 98 was the third video game in the NFL GameDay series. It was released July 31, 1997 on the PlayStation by Sony Interactive Studios America. On the cover is Jerome Bettis. It was also the first football video game to feature 3D polygonal graphics.

NFL GameDay 99

NFL GameDay 99 was the fourth game in the NFL GameDay series. It was released July 31, 1998 on the PlayStation, and August 31, 1998 on the PC, both by 989 Sports. On the cover is Terrell Davis.

NFL GameDay 2000

NFL GameDay 2000 was the fifth video game in the NFL GameDay series. It was released July 31, 1999 on the PlayStation by 989 Sports. On the cover is Terrell Davis.

NFL GameDay 2001

NFL GameDay 2001 was the sixth video game in the NFL GameDay series, and the first to be released on the PlayStation 2. It was released October 30, 2000 on the PlayStation, and November 20, 2000 on the PlayStation 2, both by 989 Sports. On the cover is Marshall Faulk.

NFL GameDay 2002

NFL GameDay 2002 was the seventh video game in the NFL GameDay series. It was released August 6, 2001 on the PlayStation, and December 4, 2001 on the PlayStation 2, both by 989 Sports. On the cover is Donovan McNabb.

NFL GameDay 2003

NFL GameDay 2003 was the eighth video game in the NFL GameDay series. It was released August 13, 2002 on the PlayStation and PlayStation 2, both by 989 Sports. On the cover is Tom Brady.

NFL GameDay 2004

NFL GameDay 2004 was the ninth video game in the NFL GameDay series. It was released September 13, 2003 on the PlayStation and PlayStation 2, both by 989 Sports. On the cover is LaDainian Tomlinson.

NFL GameDay 2005

NFL GameDay 2005 was the tenth and final game in the NFL GameDay series, and unlike the last few GameDay video games, it was only available on the PlayStation console, and not on the PlayStation 2. It was released on August 1, 2004. On the cover is Derrick Brooks.