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NFL Blitz: Special Edition
NFL：Blitz: Special Edition
NFL Blitz: Special Edition, developed by Point of View and released in 2001, is an arcade-style football action game for Nintendo 64. This game presents 7-on-7 football with support for four simultaneous players. Gameplay prioritizes fast-paced offense and high-scoring action over realistic simulation. Players execute passes, runs, and defensive plays with simple button controls. The arcade physics engine enables exaggerated plays and dramatic celebrations. Game modes include standard matchups and special tournaments featuring power-ups that amplify chaotic action. Control inputs focus on basic offensive and defensive actions for quick learning. Graphics use early 2000s arcade styling with bright colors and energetic character designs. Four-player support transforms this into a party game experience emphasizing entertainment and accessibility rather than tactical complexity or authentic sports mechanics.
- Developer
- Point of View
- Released
- 2001
- Platform
- N64
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 4P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (4.3K)
- Last updated
NFL Blitz: Special Edition Controls — N64 Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for NFL Blitz: Special Edition on our in-browser N64 emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| V | Z (trigger) | Z trigger (back) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| I | C-Up | C-Up (camera up) |
| K | C-Down | C-Down (camera down) |
| J | C-Left | C-Left (camera left) |
| L | C-Right | C-Right (camera right) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
The N64 thumbstick is mapped to the arrow keys by default; many titles also let you remap it from the in-game options screen. The Z trigger is mapped to V.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
NFL Blitz: Special Edition Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of NFL Blitz: Special Edition on N64 before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"NFL Blitz: Special Edition" N64 longplay 2001
NFL Blitz: Special Edition Cheat Codes
1 community-curated cheats for NFL Blitz: Special Edition. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Master Code
F1041CAC2400+F104178C2400+F10417982400
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was NFL Blitz: Special Edition released?
NFL Blitz: Special Edition was released in 2001 for the N64.
Who developed NFL Blitz: Special Edition?
NFL Blitz: Special Edition was developed by Point of View, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does NFL Blitz: Special Edition support?
NFL Blitz: Special Edition supports up to 4 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the N64.
What type of game is NFL Blitz: Special Edition?
NFL Blitz: Special Edition is a Action game for the N64, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play NFL Blitz: Special Edition for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — NFL Blitz: Special Edition runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play NFL Blitz: Special Edition in the browser?
No. NFL Blitz: Special Edition streams from a public archive into a browser-side N64 emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in NFL Blitz: Special Edition?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original N64 cartridge supported.
Does NFL Blitz: Special Edition work on mobile devices?
Yes — the N64 emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play NFL Blitz: Special Edition this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of NFL Blitz: Special Edition. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
