The Genesis version of Madden NFL '95 is the first Madden game to have both the NFL team logo and NFLPA licenses, allowing players to be identified by their names in addition to their squad numbers. The game reflects all NFL rosters and attributes for the 1994 season. This version of Madden NFL is also the first Madden to showcase no passing windows, though passing windows can be retained using the options menu.[2] Previously included "Past Championship Teams" and "All-Franchise" teams are not included. Player stats are tracked individually both in-game and throughout a season.[2] The cover features John Madden along with two NFL players, Dallas Cowboys left tackle Erik Williams and San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Karl Wilson. Wilson has his number edited to show the number 70, which was not worn by anyone on the 49ers roster in the 1994 season.
It was released on the Game Boy, Game Gear, Genesis and Super NES.
The game features the theme song from the NFL on Fox, which John Madden joined shortly before the game's release.