Return Man 2: Mud Bowl Version

Football on a Muddy Field

Return Man 2: Mud Bowl takes the familiar Return Man football challenge and moves it onto a field covered with troublesome mud. Your job is still to catch the ball and carry it into the end zone. The muddy ground makes that job much harder.

At the start of a play, a yellow circle shows where the football will land. Move your returner into that area before the ball arrives. Missing the catch does not always end the play because the ball may remain live, but recovering it while defenders close in can become difficult.

Once you have possession, run toward the opposite end of the field and avoid every tackler you can.

Mud Changes Your Running Line

The game contains 15 muddy stages. Deep puddles slow your player down and give defenders a better chance to catch him. A route that looks safe can become dangerous when it crosses a large patch of mud.

Your teammates act as blockers. Running close to them can help create gaps through the defense.

Movement uses I, J, K, and L. Unlike some earlier versions, you can also move backward. That makes it possible to step away from a defender and search for another opening.

Special Moves and Pickups

Progress unlocks special moves controlled with A, S, and D. Each special move can only be used once during a play, so using one at the wrong moment can leave you without help near the end zone.

The field also contains useful pickups. Lightning bolts can give your returner a burst of speed and add bonus points.

Return Man 2: Mud Bowl saves completed stages, which means you do not need to begin from the first level every time.

The game rewards careful movement more than blind running. Watch the defenders, stay away from deep mud when possible, follow your blockers, and save special moves for the moments where a tackle looks hard to avoid.