![]() Thankfully every pro NFL city is represented, so it shouldn't take you all that long to get the proper rosters locked in. Tecmo claims "customizable teams" as being included, but that only allows you to edit current squads. It also doesn't help that you can't create your own team, at least not in my preview version. From my relatively limited experience with Tecmo Bowl Throwback, I can say that there's a lot of nostalgic fun to be had, though it's not quite the same feeling as it was back in the good old days, due to the lack of the NFL license. Yes, Tecmo Bowl Throwback is football at its simplest, so don't expect to find a replacement for Madden. There's no speed burst, no hurdle, and no dive button. You pass with one button, you switch your targeted receivers and players on defense (though never during a play) with another and you run with the left analog stick with the ability to break out of tackles by frantically tapping on a button. As it stands, the array of moves are limited to two buttons, no matter the visuals on-screen. While being able to scrub between the new HD visuals and the old, pixely sprites is undoubtedly cool, I can't help but think that users would be able to get more bang for their buck if the developers had separated the two presentation styles into different modes. That means that switching between the two different looks won't provide a strategic advantage to either player. What's even more impressive is that Tecmo has been able to keep the animations and feel of the movements on the field consistent, regardless of the graphics. It's a great feeling to break off a huge run and switch between the 3D view and the old school visuals as you sprint downfield. NOTE: Now that everyone has cloud storage, be sure to save after each win in case you mess up.The coolest thing about Tecmo Bowl Throwback is the fact that you have the ability to switch between picture-perfect 2D visuals and new-school graphics with that coveted third dimension and an expanded color palette. Now simply win the Super Bowl and the achievement is yours. Now that you are in the playoffs you will find that the opposing team's AI will be much easier to deal with. If you win against the teams in your division, a 9-7 record should be more than enough (I managed to do it with an 8-8 record) This will guarantee you a spot in the playoffs. The key here is to make sure you are the champions in your division (a small cutscene will occur when this happens for all teams in each division). When you are losing, make sure your total losses do not excess 7 (for the time being). ![]() Since you have to play against teams in your division twice, this will amount to 6 total wins (against 3 other teams). If you are playing against a team in your division then you will want to win. To start off, if you are playing against someone not in your division, then lose (forefitting by quitting out will work just fine). Two, their division only has three other teams (this will come into play later). One, they have some of the best passing in the game, solid rushing and solid defense. Here is what I did: Start a competitive season. The first time I did this my record was 15-1 and the opposing team seemed almost impossible to beat. For people struggling in the playoffs: it seems that the better you do in the regular season, the more difficult the AI is in the playoffs.
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