Football 2

About

Football 2 is a 1978 handheld electronic sport game from Mattel Electronics. It builds on the first title with a full 10 yard field and new moves like running forward or backward and passing. Players control a single team through basic offensive actions. The simple button layout suits quick matches on the go. The most notable trick comes at startup. Holding the Pass button while turning it on unlocks harder Pro 3 and Pro 4 difficulty levels. Pro 4 especially turns up the speed and challenge dramatically. While primitive by modern standards, it was a clever step forward for early handheld sports games. The hidden difficulty options hint at deeper gameplay than the bare-bones presentation suggests.