Madden NFL 2001 is a sports video game developed by EA Tiburon and published by Electronic Arts for the Nintendo 64 in the USA. The Japanese title is Madden NFL 2001: Kyoui no Gridiron. This game is the fourth installment of the Madden NFL series and is based on the National Football League. The game features a 3D graphics engine and allows up to four players to compete in a match. Players can choose from 30 NFL teams and compete in exhibition games, tournaments, and a season mode. The game also features a variety of other modes such as Create-A-Player, Practice, and Franchise. The Create-A-Player mode allows players to customize their own players and use them in the game. The Practice mode allows players to practice their skills before playing in a match. The Franchise mode allows players to manage their team and compete in a full season. Players can also customize the rules, weather, and difficulty of the game. Madden NFL 2001 is an entertaining and challenging football game that allows players to experience the excitement of the NFL.