Madden Isn’t The Only Football Game You Can Play To Get Hyped For The Super Bowl

The big game is almost here, and for most of us, that means disappointment, as your team probably didn’t make the cut. (Unless you’re a dirty Chiefs bandwagoner). Fortunately for those of us who aren’t interested in playing yet another season of Madden NFL 25 to celebrate, there are other football games on the market that’ll scratch that itch. And of them, Mutant Football League 2 is certainly the bloodiest, and it’s coming to Xbox Series X|S’s Xbox Game Preview program on February 6.

As part of the Super Bowl proceedings, Mutant Football League 2 is available for a discounted price of $25 on Xbox Game Preview. It’s coming to the console for the first time in Fall 2025, but this preview will give you a chance to try out the mayhem for yourself ahead of its release. As shown in the below trailer, the sequel allows you to create your own Mutant Dream Team, so you can make sure to always beat your friends, as well as the Doom Field Designer, which allows you to create the perfect home field advantage for your motley crew of misfits. Note that Mutant Football League 2 has no NFL license, so don’t expect real teams or players here.

First released in early access on PC in May 2024, Mutant Football League 2 is a return to the heady arcade days of games like NFL Blitz. With plenty of blood and gore, a focus on local multiplayer, and special “dirty tricks” plays that allow you to literally injure and kill your opponents, this is your chance to get your revenge on that annoying Chiefs fan in your life. Then again, it’s just a good time, particularly if you’re willing to customize your own orc to look as twisted as possible. It also supports online multiplayer and features a robust dynasty mode.

For those of you who prefer a more realistic football experience, there’s always the PC game Legend Bowl, which hits a level of complexity somewhere between Madden and classics like Tecmo Super Bowl. The latest Madden is also on Game Pass, so it’s easier to jump in than ever before.