Legendary Tecmo games
The details contained here, will chronicle some of the most amazing and historical games. From upset wins to crushing defeats...we've seen it all in the game of Tecmo. Sit back and take in history! This page is under construction and just a small sampling of our games.
Game #1 CLE(B) @ SF(N)
This featured our first ever 2-player Japan Tecmo game which turned out to be rather anti climactic. SF torched the CLE D repeatedly, and even managed to turn the ball over a couple times and still blow out CLE 17-0. CLE had a semi chip shot FG blocked by Charles Haley and turned the ball over on downs in another possession in SF territory.
Game #6 LA(N) @ DEN(B)
A slew of INT’s by LA leads to the most lopsided blow out in at the time in our storied history. DEN clobbers LA 45-3, in a game that Nate later said wasn’t even as close as the score.
Game #8 CHI(B) @ SF(N)
In a back and forth game, Tillman got a huge return to open the game deep into CHI territory, and SF scored soon afterward. CHI came back with Anderson running to a 13-7 lead (missed a pat). Tillman then got a KR TD to put SF up 14-13 lead. CHI countered with another TD late in the 4th to take a 6 point lead, but Tillman took the KR deep into CHI territory where SF quickly scored. With just a few seconds left on the clock, Singletary blocked the pat to keep the score tied. In the O.T. period, CHI marched down the field thanks to Anderson’s running and got the TD, to win 27-20
Game #11 SEA(B) @ NYG(N)
This will forever go down as the original “Punt-Sack” game. NYG scores a TD late 3rd for a commanding 14-6 lead. Jefferson takes a KR deep into NYG land and SEA gets a TD. NYG stalls and goes to punt midway thru the 4th. Nate lets the meter cycle thru a few times trying to eat clock, but a miraculous diver tackles Landeta, and SEA takes over around the NYG 40. A mad drive later and SEA takes an improbable 20-14 lead. Meggett however gets some key blocks during the KR on his way to the house, leaving just a few ticks on the clock. Game Over! NYG wins 21-20
Game # 20 DAL(B) @ LA(N)
Nate proclaims that he can crush DAL with anyone but WSH. A great defensive stand all game by DAL, and 2 --count em -- 2 Dixon KR TD’s and DAL cruises to an easy 24-6 whooping of LA. First time I have ever seen a guy return it to the house twice in a game, in Bizzaro or regular Tecmo Bowl.
Game #22 SF(B) @ NYG(N)
Final score: SF 42 NYG 6. FORTY TWO POINTS! Not a bad start for the 1st time I got use Japan version SF.
Game # 26 SF(N) @ DEN(B)
SF’s offense comes firing out the gate and takes a 14-0 lead at the break. SF starts the 3rd qtr with a drive taking 1:15 (!) off the clock and settles for a FG. DEN scores a TD afterwards but can’t do anymore. 17-7. DEN’s first loss in Japan bizzaro tecmo and the last team to be beaten. DEN at the time of this defeat was entering the discussion of being a legit super power.
Game # 44 WSH(B) @ NYG(N)
This game kicks off Season 2 for us, and WSH comes in a big under dog. 26 combined play picks, 4 NYG turnovers, along with a short field all game and WSH cruises 21-2.
Game # 48 MIN(B) @ LA(N)
Bo and company explode out to a 14-0 lead in the 2nd qtr. A Leo Lewis kick return inside the LA 20 late in the half looks promising, but Howie Long gets an INT to preserve the lead. MIN then starts the 3rd with an excellent drive and gets 7, followed by a Studwell INT and 7 more, resulting in a 14 point 3rd qtr! After a LA FG, MIN gets into FG range late in the 4th but Howie snags another INT to win the game 17-14.
Game # 50 DAL(N) @ MIA(B)
The 50th game of Bizzaro provided a few fire works. DAL hung tough thanks to a long drive for a TD, then a Dixon kick return inside the MIA 30 to get a FG just as the 1st half expired, and only trailed 10-9. However in the 2nd half, Aikman tossed a couple INT’s and MIA rolled 24-9.
Game # 51 SEA(B) @ CLE(N)
This game featured an all time classic finish. With CLE trailing by 6 late in the 4th, Kosar engineered a long drive using quick pass plays. Down inside the red-zone, Kosar hit Slaughter for a quick pass, and he rapidly pulled away from the defender, but for fear of being caught from behind, he ran out of bounds with 1 second left just inside the 5. Looked questionable, cause as he turned up field it looked like he was gone for the TD. On the last play of the game, SEA play picked CLE and the game was over. SEA wins by a hair 13-7.
Game # 54 CHI(B) @ SF(N)
Standard stuff from these guys….a back and forth battle that featured 2 Singletary pat blocks, and SF hits a FG in the 4th for a 1 point lead. With little time remaining, CHI gets into what should be FG range, but Charles Haley comes thru and blocks the kick for the win at the gun….SF takes it 15-14.
Game # 58 CHI(N) @ DAL(N)
The “Al Michaels game”! DAL comes in as a huge dog yet plays inspired defense, and uses tricky play calls on offense to stick around. An all around awesome underdog performance! Inside the CHI 10 and facing 4th and short and trailing early in the 4th DAL kicks a FG to pull within 1. DAL had all the momentum and things looked bad for CHI with a lot of time left, but Green saves the day and takes the kick to the house for the 14-6 win. Nate kept saying during the game “you gotta believe in miracles”.
Game # 59 SF(N) @ SEA(B)
SF easily rolls to a 14-0 halftime lead and gets the ball to start the 2nd half. What lie ahead was one of the most masterful defensive efforts in Tecmo History. SF goes in the tank with a dry run for the rest of the game on their next 5 possessions and SEA ties it up early in the 4th thanks to an INT. In O.T. SEA wins the toss and they trade punts until SEA converts a 4th and 1 from around their 40-yard line. After that, the spirit of SF gets crushed and eventually SEA gets in for the TD and a 21-14 win. Largest come from behind win in Tecmo Bowl!
Game # 61 NYG(B) @ LA(N)
Lots of great stuff happening in a short span is always good for Tecmo. This marks the 1st Bo vs LT game in Bizzaro, and Bo gets the better of LT, juking him to no end and just making him look plain silly!?!?. After allowing an early TD, NYG gets a couple FG’s to tie, and then late in the 4th LT gets an INT and Allegre kicks the game winner. Bo easily won the battle, but LT won the war 9-6.
Game# 65 SF(N) @ WSH(B)
WSH comes in as a HUGE underdog but jumps out to a quick 10-0 lead in the 2nd qtr. SF rallies thanks to converting a 3rd and 8 at the WSH 30 to take a 14-10 lead. Midway thru the 4th, WSH at midfield turns the ball over on downs and the massive upset bid finally loses steam. SF tacks on 7 more and wins 21-10.
Game# 73 CLE(N) @ CHI(B)
Frank Minnifield pulls in THREE 1st half INTs including 1 in the endzone and CLE holds onto a 3-0 lead at the break. However, Singletary provides the necessary stranglehold style defense to keep CHI in the game. The 2nd half sees CHI finally break through for an Anderson TD in the 3rd. Bahr nails a FG late 3rd qtr to make the score 7-6 after 3. Anderson blows the game wide open running for 2 more TD’s and CHI rolls 21-6. Green also ran back 2 kickoffs into CLE territory. Final score did this game no justice.
Game #83 DEN(B) @ CLE(N)
Clay Matthews decides he’s fast enough to block a FG attempt from the 25. That translates to 3 for Cleveland. With time running down in the 2nd qtr, Frank Minifield pulls in a non play-pick INT and trucks it 60 yards for a TD. Possibly the longest one of those I have ever seen. 10-0 CLE. Humphrey takes over and pulls Denver back to tie it up, but Eric Metcalf came to play in the 4th qtr and runs all over Denver. Big day by the Cleveland defense. Computer defenders made huge stops all game.
Game # 92 SF(N) @ DEN(B)
Humphrey sets the tone early with a 33 yard TD run. On a 4th and 1 near the Denver 40 SF elects to go for it, but Mecklenburg comes up huge with an INT. Later Mecklenburg also blocks a pat after a Jerry Rice TD. Charley Haley keeps SF close as he blocks a FG attempt to end the half. Denver leads 7-6.
SF takes the lead on a Cofer FG in the 3rd. However Ken Bell counters with a big kick return and Humphrey runs the ball on SF again for another TD. 14-9 Denver leads. With SF driving deep, Brooks picks off pass intended for Rice. Denver was unable to run out the clock and gave SF once last chance, but Mecklenburg gets a 2nd INT to finally put the dagger in.
This featured our first ever 2-player Japan Tecmo game which turned out to be rather anti climactic. SF torched the CLE D repeatedly, and even managed to turn the ball over a couple times and still blow out CLE 17-0. CLE had a semi chip shot FG blocked by Charles Haley and turned the ball over on downs in another possession in SF territory.
Game #6 LA(N) @ DEN(B)
A slew of INT’s by LA leads to the most lopsided blow out in at the time in our storied history. DEN clobbers LA 45-3, in a game that Nate later said wasn’t even as close as the score.
Game #8 CHI(B) @ SF(N)
In a back and forth game, Tillman got a huge return to open the game deep into CHI territory, and SF scored soon afterward. CHI came back with Anderson running to a 13-7 lead (missed a pat). Tillman then got a KR TD to put SF up 14-13 lead. CHI countered with another TD late in the 4th to take a 6 point lead, but Tillman took the KR deep into CHI territory where SF quickly scored. With just a few seconds left on the clock, Singletary blocked the pat to keep the score tied. In the O.T. period, CHI marched down the field thanks to Anderson’s running and got the TD, to win 27-20
Game #11 SEA(B) @ NYG(N)
This will forever go down as the original “Punt-Sack” game. NYG scores a TD late 3rd for a commanding 14-6 lead. Jefferson takes a KR deep into NYG land and SEA gets a TD. NYG stalls and goes to punt midway thru the 4th. Nate lets the meter cycle thru a few times trying to eat clock, but a miraculous diver tackles Landeta, and SEA takes over around the NYG 40. A mad drive later and SEA takes an improbable 20-14 lead. Meggett however gets some key blocks during the KR on his way to the house, leaving just a few ticks on the clock. Game Over! NYG wins 21-20
Game # 20 DAL(B) @ LA(N)
Nate proclaims that he can crush DAL with anyone but WSH. A great defensive stand all game by DAL, and 2 --count em -- 2 Dixon KR TD’s and DAL cruises to an easy 24-6 whooping of LA. First time I have ever seen a guy return it to the house twice in a game, in Bizzaro or regular Tecmo Bowl.
Game #22 SF(B) @ NYG(N)
Final score: SF 42 NYG 6. FORTY TWO POINTS! Not a bad start for the 1st time I got use Japan version SF.
Game # 26 SF(N) @ DEN(B)
SF’s offense comes firing out the gate and takes a 14-0 lead at the break. SF starts the 3rd qtr with a drive taking 1:15 (!) off the clock and settles for a FG. DEN scores a TD afterwards but can’t do anymore. 17-7. DEN’s first loss in Japan bizzaro tecmo and the last team to be beaten. DEN at the time of this defeat was entering the discussion of being a legit super power.
Game # 44 WSH(B) @ NYG(N)
This game kicks off Season 2 for us, and WSH comes in a big under dog. 26 combined play picks, 4 NYG turnovers, along with a short field all game and WSH cruises 21-2.
Game # 48 MIN(B) @ LA(N)
Bo and company explode out to a 14-0 lead in the 2nd qtr. A Leo Lewis kick return inside the LA 20 late in the half looks promising, but Howie Long gets an INT to preserve the lead. MIN then starts the 3rd with an excellent drive and gets 7, followed by a Studwell INT and 7 more, resulting in a 14 point 3rd qtr! After a LA FG, MIN gets into FG range late in the 4th but Howie snags another INT to win the game 17-14.
Game # 50 DAL(N) @ MIA(B)
The 50th game of Bizzaro provided a few fire works. DAL hung tough thanks to a long drive for a TD, then a Dixon kick return inside the MIA 30 to get a FG just as the 1st half expired, and only trailed 10-9. However in the 2nd half, Aikman tossed a couple INT’s and MIA rolled 24-9.
Game # 51 SEA(B) @ CLE(N)
This game featured an all time classic finish. With CLE trailing by 6 late in the 4th, Kosar engineered a long drive using quick pass plays. Down inside the red-zone, Kosar hit Slaughter for a quick pass, and he rapidly pulled away from the defender, but for fear of being caught from behind, he ran out of bounds with 1 second left just inside the 5. Looked questionable, cause as he turned up field it looked like he was gone for the TD. On the last play of the game, SEA play picked CLE and the game was over. SEA wins by a hair 13-7.
Game # 54 CHI(B) @ SF(N)
Standard stuff from these guys….a back and forth battle that featured 2 Singletary pat blocks, and SF hits a FG in the 4th for a 1 point lead. With little time remaining, CHI gets into what should be FG range, but Charles Haley comes thru and blocks the kick for the win at the gun….SF takes it 15-14.
Game # 58 CHI(N) @ DAL(N)
The “Al Michaels game”! DAL comes in as a huge dog yet plays inspired defense, and uses tricky play calls on offense to stick around. An all around awesome underdog performance! Inside the CHI 10 and facing 4th and short and trailing early in the 4th DAL kicks a FG to pull within 1. DAL had all the momentum and things looked bad for CHI with a lot of time left, but Green saves the day and takes the kick to the house for the 14-6 win. Nate kept saying during the game “you gotta believe in miracles”.
Game # 59 SF(N) @ SEA(B)
SF easily rolls to a 14-0 halftime lead and gets the ball to start the 2nd half. What lie ahead was one of the most masterful defensive efforts in Tecmo History. SF goes in the tank with a dry run for the rest of the game on their next 5 possessions and SEA ties it up early in the 4th thanks to an INT. In O.T. SEA wins the toss and they trade punts until SEA converts a 4th and 1 from around their 40-yard line. After that, the spirit of SF gets crushed and eventually SEA gets in for the TD and a 21-14 win. Largest come from behind win in Tecmo Bowl!
Game # 61 NYG(B) @ LA(N)
Lots of great stuff happening in a short span is always good for Tecmo. This marks the 1st Bo vs LT game in Bizzaro, and Bo gets the better of LT, juking him to no end and just making him look plain silly!?!?. After allowing an early TD, NYG gets a couple FG’s to tie, and then late in the 4th LT gets an INT and Allegre kicks the game winner. Bo easily won the battle, but LT won the war 9-6.
Game# 65 SF(N) @ WSH(B)
WSH comes in as a HUGE underdog but jumps out to a quick 10-0 lead in the 2nd qtr. SF rallies thanks to converting a 3rd and 8 at the WSH 30 to take a 14-10 lead. Midway thru the 4th, WSH at midfield turns the ball over on downs and the massive upset bid finally loses steam. SF tacks on 7 more and wins 21-10.
Game# 73 CLE(N) @ CHI(B)
Frank Minnifield pulls in THREE 1st half INTs including 1 in the endzone and CLE holds onto a 3-0 lead at the break. However, Singletary provides the necessary stranglehold style defense to keep CHI in the game. The 2nd half sees CHI finally break through for an Anderson TD in the 3rd. Bahr nails a FG late 3rd qtr to make the score 7-6 after 3. Anderson blows the game wide open running for 2 more TD’s and CHI rolls 21-6. Green also ran back 2 kickoffs into CLE territory. Final score did this game no justice.
Game #83 DEN(B) @ CLE(N)
Clay Matthews decides he’s fast enough to block a FG attempt from the 25. That translates to 3 for Cleveland. With time running down in the 2nd qtr, Frank Minifield pulls in a non play-pick INT and trucks it 60 yards for a TD. Possibly the longest one of those I have ever seen. 10-0 CLE. Humphrey takes over and pulls Denver back to tie it up, but Eric Metcalf came to play in the 4th qtr and runs all over Denver. Big day by the Cleveland defense. Computer defenders made huge stops all game.
Game # 92 SF(N) @ DEN(B)
Humphrey sets the tone early with a 33 yard TD run. On a 4th and 1 near the Denver 40 SF elects to go for it, but Mecklenburg comes up huge with an INT. Later Mecklenburg also blocks a pat after a Jerry Rice TD. Charley Haley keeps SF close as he blocks a FG attempt to end the half. Denver leads 7-6.
SF takes the lead on a Cofer FG in the 3rd. However Ken Bell counters with a big kick return and Humphrey runs the ball on SF again for another TD. 14-9 Denver leads. With SF driving deep, Brooks picks off pass intended for Rice. Denver was unable to run out the clock and gave SF once last chance, but Mecklenburg gets a 2nd INT to finally put the dagger in.
