Tecmo Super Bowl II – Special edition (USA)

Tecmo Super Bowl II: Special Edition for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) is indeed part of the Tecmo Super Bowl series and offers arcade-style American football gameplay.

Here's a guide on the controls and how to play the game:

Controls:

1. D-Pad: Use the directional pad to control your players' movements.
2. A Button: Used for selecting options in menus and for diving or making a diving tackle during a play.
3. B Button: Used for selecting plays in the playbook menu, snapping the ball during a play, and for tackling an opponent on defense.
4. Y Button: Used for passing the ball on offense and for switching control to the player nearest to the ball on defense.
5. X Button: Used for sprinting with the ball carrier on offense and for cycling through defensive players before the snap.
6. Start Button: Begins the game, pauses the game during play, and confirms selections in menus.
7. Select Button: In some versions of the game, it can be used to call an audible (change the play) before the snap.

How to Play:

1. Select Your Team: At the start of the game, you can choose your team from the NFL. Each team has different strengths and weaknesses based on their real-life counterparts.

2. Choose Your Play: Before each offensive play, you'll have a menu of plays to choose from. Use the B button to cycle through the available plays. Once you've selected a play, press B again to confirm it.

3. Offensive Play: After selecting a play, you'll control the quarterback. Use the D-pad to move your QB and the B button to snap the ball. Once the ball is snapped, you can pass it to a receiver by pressing the Y button or run with the QB by moving him with the D-pad and using the X button to sprint.

4. Defensive Play: When you're on defense, you'll control one of the players. Use the D-pad to move your player and try to tackle the ball carrier or defend against passes. You can switch control to the player nearest to the ball by pressing the Y button.

5. Scoring: The objective of the game is to score touchdowns or field goals if you're on offense and to prevent the opposing team from doing the same when you're on defense. Follow standard NFL rules for scoring.

6. Managing the Game: Pay attention to the game clock, downs, and yardage. You'll need to make strategic decisions about when to pass, when to run, and when to punt or go for it on fourth down.

7. Winning the Game: The team with the most points at the end of the game wins. Tecmo Super Bowl II: Special Edition features fast-paced, arcade-style gameplay that emphasizes action and fun.

The game is a great choice for those who enjoy fast-paced football action with a more arcade-like feel compared to the simulation-heavy football games. Enjoy your time playing Tecmo Super Bowl II: Special Edition!