NFL Blitz (1997 Prototype)

NFL Blitz was a popular arcade game released in 1997 for many different systems. Famous for the over the top hits and the fast paced gameplay.

In an interview in the fall of 2014 with vice sports. NFL Blitz was originally more violent that the final game. Featuring Heavy Blood Splatter, More time to perform late hits, Strong Profanity, And several Ultra Violent Tacking Animations including a Neck Breaking Tackle & a decapitating tackle. Which garnered Extremely Negative reaction from NFL reps. Who even threatened to withdraw Midway's NFL license. Ultimately The Game was purged of most of the Violent Tackles & Blood