
Unnecessary Roughness '96 is the 1996 edition of Accolade's American football game series. This version aims to eliminate the "arcade-like" feel of its predecessor by placing a stronger focus on team management and coaching. Players can purchase full teams, make trades, set salary caps, manage rosters, and track injuries. The game's statistical elements have been enhanced, offering more realistic scoring and a new play-designer tool that lets you store up to 1,300 plays, including the ability to add audible calls. In terms of gameplay, new features include automatic pass reception, allowing players to focus more on quarterback controls. The game also supports two-player cooperative or versus modes, along with improved, more detailed graphics, animations, and sound effects.