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| From: Electronic Arts
Category: Video Games
List Price: £49.99
Buy New: £29.84
You Save: £20.15 (40%)
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 519
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: football-games
Media: Video Game
Operating System: Xbox 360
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5030930066086
ASIN: B00169J5V4
Release Date: August 15, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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 The game I've Been Waiting For August 19, 2008
Rusty Shackleford (Arlen, Texas)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
It's been a long time since the heady days of ESPN Football 2k5, and Madden has lagged since that great game, especially on the xbox 360. However now Madden has retaken its throne as the best NFL game ever.
For one thing we have real commentary, which for some stupid reason has been omitted in previous 360 incarnations. The commentary is both atmospheric and great at teaching you some of the subtleties of the game.
Next the graphics seem to have improved drastically. Different famous NFL players actually look different in this game. Also there is some sweet animation at the beginning of each game which shows the outside of the stadium, which again adds tons of atmosphere.
You can finally have all 11 of your players be displayed as weapons, which is great if you spend your time grinding through mini-games to improve your players; as you will see them on the pitch.
There are a few small points to nit-pick, but there is no point, because overall this game is great. If you are a series fan: buy it!
And last but not least, Raiders for the Superbowl!!!
MADDEN 2009 - THE BEST EVER MADDEN August 17, 2008
Paul Ransom (FAWLEY.SOUTHAMPTON)
1 out of 7 found this review helpful
I HAVE BEEN GREAT FAN OF MADDEN SINCE 1989 WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT ON THE
COMMODORE 64 AND HAS COME A LONG WAY SINCE THEN AND THIS YEAR'S MADDEN 09
IS THE BEST EVER - THE PRESENTITION AND GRAPHIC'S PLUS THE IDEA OF A
VIRTUAL TRAINING TEST TO TEST YOUR SKILL'S TO SET YOUR IQ SCORE
IS A GREAT IDEA - THE BACK TRACK FEATURE VERY GOOD,EVEN COMPUTER V COMPUTER IS BACK SO YOU CAN WATCH THE ACTION - IN ALL THERE IS 85 NEW FEATURE'S ON THIS YEAR'S MADDEN 09 - THE BEST EVER
Still Number 1 November 19, 2008
G. EDWARDS (South Wales)
Yet another installment of this flagship franchise has come along, and along with it the same feeling of seen it done and done it all before. However those perceptions couldnt be more wrong. As with the FIFA series it has the usual EA glitz and polish but unlike FIFA the playability, longevity, and AI is absolutely superb. If it was a football (soccer game) it would have FIFAs polish and Pro Evos game dynamics rolled into one. Where the game really comes to life however is X Box live. Not since COD 4 has an online gaming experience been so top notch. If only EA could somehow utilise Maddens game engine to produce a top notch Ruby game instead of the low budget drivel so often produced.
Put simply this is one of the best if not the best sports game I have played in over 25 years gaming.
Quantum leap in looks August 17, 2008
M. E. S. Downing (Essex, England)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Madden 09 is a huge leap forward in looks from 08, and in some of the gameplay. The Madden IQ test at the beginning of the game allows you to test yourself in a few situations, then this sets the difficulty level of each section of the game - this level also adapts each time you play.
The controls however are fearsomely difficult, slight twitches of the control sticks sends your player hammering off in the wrong direction. Another annoyance is that when your player gets involved in a block it's damn difficult to shed it, but opposition players just seem to whiff by other blocks to muller you.
The commentary is much better, although it quickly gets repetitive, and some of the AI play calling is pants, but overall a great looking but kinda frustrating game to play.
Best Installment to Date September 5, 2008
Atomic Rooster (Hastings, England)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Over the years, I feel that where new Madden games have gone wrong is a lack of something new year after year. Sure, we've been given Superstar mode in which you create a player and use him individually on every single down, we've been given create-a-fan which was quite original and we've been given fantasy mode in which you select a team, using points and the better you do the better players you can get. These aside, there have been editions that didnt really include any changes.
This year we are treated to one of the best new features I personally have ever seen; The Madden IQ test. This tests your skill in run offense and defense and pass offence and defense. Depending on how well you partake these challenges will adjust CPU AI in each aspect of your game and will change accordingly to how you play each week. So you wont get thrashed and you wont crush your opponent each week.
Graphics feel smoother this year and John Madden has bowed down from the commentary box and handed over to two new guys, which gives this a whole new feel. Madden is a legend without question, but his monotonous voice can do your head in after a while. So the change is quite nice. But John is still in the game. He welcomes you to the 20th edition of the game at the start, and it is he who takes you through the Madden IQ Test.
This is pretty much the perfect way to celebrate 20 years of NFL videogames. And judging by this, the 30 year anniversery game will certainly be something special.
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