Joe Montana's NFL Football for Sega CD is a sports simulation game featuring immersive gameplay that aligns closely with the rules and style of American football as played in the National Football League (NFL). Players can select from real NFL teams to compete in exhibition or season games, using a variety of offensive and defensive plays. Its distinctive feature includes full-motion video (FMV) cutscenes, an innovation of the era that added a cinematic feel. The game, released in the early 1990s, capitalized on the popularity of its titular Hall of Fame quarterback, Joe Montana.