NFL 2K
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| Developer(s) | Visual Concepts |
| Publisher(s) | Sega Sports |
| Series | NFL 2K |
| Platforms | Dreamcast |
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| Genre(s) | Football simulation |
NFL 2K (also known as Sega Sports' NFL 2K) is the first installment of the NFL 2K series. The game, published by Sega Sports and developed by Visual Concepts, was released exclusively for the Dreamcast on its September 9, 1999 launch date in North America. As the foremost "2K" title, it marked the beginning of a running athletics series that eventually led to the spinning off of 2K's sports publishing business under the name of 2K Sports. The cover features Randy Moss of the Minnesota Vikings.
Development
After Visual Concepts developed a version of Madden NFL '96, which was planned to be the first NFL game on the PlayStation,[1] the game was canceled as it did not meet EA's quality assurance standards.[2][3][4] Visual Concepts would later develop NFL 2K to address EA Sports's decision not to publish games, including the Madden NFL series, for the Dreamcast. NFL 2K was the first football game released for a 6th generation console.
Features
All 31 NFL teams (including the returning Cleveland Browns), alumni teams, and All-Pro teams for the AFC, NFC, and NFL are included in the game. Rosters reflect the 1999 NFL season. Game modes featured in the game include Exhibition, Seasons, Playoffs, Practice, and customization modes. The commentary is by the fictional Dan Stevens (Terry McGovern) and Peter O'Keefe (Jay Styne), with occasional sideline reports from the fictional Michelle Westphal (Marcia Perry).
Reception
The game received positive reception upon release, with praises for its presentation, visuals, and gameplay.
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