Madden NFL Football for Nintendo 3DS

About Madden NFL Football for Nintendo 3DS

Madden NFL Football was the American football game ready for the launch of the Nintendo 3DS in 2011. It brings all thirty two NFL teams to the handheld with real players, stadiums and playbooks of the time. Modes cover quick games, a full season and an arcade style five on five variant that speeds up the action. The 3D screen adds depth to the field, helping you read routes and running lanes. For football fans buying the system early, this was their portable season ticket.

Calling plays uses the touch screen, where you can draw routes and pick formations with simple taps. The GameFlow style calling can pick plays for you, keeping matches moving for new players. On the field, controls cover passing, running, tackling and special moves like spins and stiff arms. Commentary and stadium sound give matches a broadcast feel within the limits of the handheld. Season mode tracks your team through the schedule toward the Super Bowl, while the arcade mode is best for quick games with friends nearby.

Genre	Sports
Publisher	Electronic Arts
Platform	Nintendo 3DS
Release	2011
Available on	Physical copies for Nintendo 3DS

Look for a physical cartridge at a local game shop, a large retailer or a trusted seller of used games instead. A quick note for modern buyers: the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS closed in March 2023, and that ended new digital purchases for good. People who bought the game digitally before the closure can still access their purchased games on their systems.

Few systems offered this much variety in a single library.

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What's inside

• All thirty two NFL teams of the era
• Season mode and quick play options
• Five on five arcade style football
• Touch screen play calling and route drawing
• 3D depth that helps you read the field

Best for

Great for football fans who want a full NFL season in their pocket, plus a faster arcade mode.