Tecmo Super Bowl
Question from Graf_Zeppelin
Asked on: 8/23 1:02AMHi, what is the most effective way to play defense in Tecmo Super Bowl? What plays should I concentrate on calling defensively and what position should I take control of?? Obviously limiting points and yards is of importance! Thanks for any replies!
Additional details - 8/24 4:41PM
Ok, yeah I don't want to get into the whole 'lurching' thing at all... I guess right now I want some pointers on how to play the best possible defense with SF and PIT, as I'm playing those two teams right now. I really hate giving up long runs, but sometimes find when I try to counter those, I give up a big passing play or two! Grah!
It depends if you want to "cheat" or not.
You can take the guy in the middle of the defensive line and go through the offensive line to sack the QB over and over again. It gets boring after a while, though, and if you ever play in a TSB online tournament, this is not allowed and totally disrespectful.
There is always someone in each team who's more effective than others and the position is not the same. Some teams have a beast who take cares of sacks, some others have a man who specializes in interceptions.
Also, check every team's strenghs. Examples : Houston : really strong in passes, awful on the ground. So pick passing plays on defense. Raiders : best duo on the ground, average at best in the passing game. Bears : awful in passing, but Anderson can kill you big time with a huge running gain. You know, some things like that.
Submitted Answers
statusRead the playbook. Know how the plays work. Formation, whether it's a run or pass.
Then during that brief time after you've selected what defense to play, read your opponents formation for a pass or run. If it looks like a pass formation pick a safety or a linebacker to drop back. If it appears to a run, pick a defensive end or a linebacker.
The goal is to stop plays.
If you want to be aggressive, pick a linebacker, either one, but don't abuse and bum rush the QB. Sometimes the pocket falls apart, but it's fairly effective at winning yardage. This however might open up the midfield, or some other lane. Risky, but very satisfying if the QB is sacked.
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