 "Pretty Good Madden NFL Game" | 2008-07-29 |
| - Reviewed By Anonymous |
| This game has football skills. Even though the graphics were good, it is hard to get through a game because the other team cheats by kicking a player. If you like better games, BUY SOMETHING ELSE!!! |
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 "Its fun" | 2007-10-22 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3STFVPM8NHJ7B |
| I was very skeptical to buy a Madden game. While people love this game, I never was big on football games. I saw this brand new game for five bucks and went for it. Its very fun to play, although i've never won a game yet and I cant get the kicking down. Easy game play and I do like the stylus pen while playing. Fun and I will learn how to play right sooner or later. |
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 "well..... ok." | 2005-12-19 |
| - Reviewed By Anonymous |
| i can't say this is the best DS game, but it's pretty fun. The only reason i gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that the instant replays just show running and then color colliding. Overall, a game worth buying. |
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| "Improvement from GBA, but still problems" | 2005-08-03 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3E9YYLAUEC1JL |
| This game is decent, but for those who've played Madden on a console, don't expect this to be the same. Graphics are improved from GBA, but it's definitely not DS's graphics at its best. And, as compared to real NFL football and console Madden games, there are noticeable differences. First, rushing can be very difficult in this game. It's nearly impossible to get any yardage while running through the offensive line, while toss and sweep plays either work well or have you wind up losing a few yards, as they usually do. Another major downside is kicking a fieldgoal. Maybe it's just me, but it seems that even if you kick the ball with full power, it's almost impossible to reach the uprights past 40 yards away. It also seems like someone is getting injured on every possession, and even though many times it only keeps them out a short while, it does get annoying to see guys "injure" their leg and get up and walk off the field as if nothing happened all the time. Still, if you like football and you have the DS, definitely buy this. The dual-screen, allowing you to see all 22 men on the field, provides a good and unique playing experience. I use it all the time. Besides what I said before, other aspects of the game are pretty realistic. You should be able to work around the cons mentioned above, as I did. And playing wirelessly against a friend (which requires only ONE Madden NFL '05 game) is still very fun. While I really only play this game when I'm away from my house, because Madden on any console is better than this as you would expect, Madden 2005 on the DS is definitely the best sports game on a hand-held, and a solid game overall. |
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| "Great potential, falls short of what I expected" | 2005-07-07 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2P5QSK1XWNT04 |
| I expected good graphics and less monotony towards the game tracks and features. But im still seeing trashy graphics and plain music. "wait" by earshot plays all of the time and the song gets annoying although its a good song. The players are still fuzzy on the screen and there are few tackle animations. In the end, this game is a dissapointment. |
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| "Madden 2005: A must-have for football fans!" | 2005-05-17 |
| - Reviewed By eyeofsauron |
Madden 2005 for Nintendo DS is the definitely the best handheld football game ever. Plus, the portability gives it an advantage over PS2/GC/Xbox football games, though it can't replace them.
Overall: 5 Stars
Great gameplay, complete stats, records, and options, and the Madden Cards - unavailable on any previous handheld Madden game - all team up to make this the awesome game it is.
Graphics: 4 Stars
Definitely better than any other handheld Madden game; better than most N64 games. However, not quite as good as I had expected from that picture on the back of the DS box. :-)
Difficulty: 5 Stars
Four difficulty levels plus a completely customizable AI make the game suitable for beginners of experts.
Play Selection: 5 Stars
Dozens of formations and plays chosen with a touch of the screen! Need I say more?
Stats and Other Out-of-Game Options: 4.5 Stars
With two screens, you can see the entire NFL standings at once, instead of having to scroll around to find your team. Complete team and individual statistics in Season Mode, as well as NFL Records, Player of the Week, and Pro Bowl Voting. Only negative is that you cannot sort columns while viewing stats, so you kinda have to search around to find the particular stat you're looking for.
If you are a football fan with a DS, this game is a must-have. If you have a DS and are not a football fan, this game is capable of making you into one (football fan, not DS). If you do not have a DS, you really need to get one! (In my humble opinion.) :-) |
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| "Awesome game" | 2005-03-12 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2SSN93CFK49Q7 |
| I love the madden series and this game has not dissapointed me! It is really fun and the graphics are ok too. I like how in debth the playbook is and all. There really isn't much to say but that it is the perfect Madden portable! The graphics could have been better, but I was surprised on how smooth the gameplay was. I have Madden on the PC and it was incredibly choppy and I was very dissapointed of that knowing how good the ones for ps2 have been... That's why I hesitated on getting it at first, worrying that it would be like the PC version. Think about getting this game, you won't be dissapointed! |
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| "Hey Growman!" | 2005-03-12 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3UN6WX5RRO2AG |
| Hey Growman! This is the DS version you're supposed to be reviewing, not the PC one! Yeah, you mentioned the DS version in your review but next time use the PC review form. Jeez! |
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| "What an experience" | 2004-12-15 |
| - Reviewed By moevivas |
| OK, some aren't satisfied with the graphics (though they are the best in any current handheld), some are dissapointed with the commentators, or lack there of.... but I LOVE THIS GAME!! Isn't the whole point of a game to have the most fun you can have. Visuals are not everything in a game. I just played my best Football game ever last night. No console has given me the thrill as I beat on the Vikings (with the Colts) with 16 seconds left in the 4th Quarter. I was pushing and shoving and working yard after yard the whole game but the vikes kept me on my toes. I was down by 5 points and I had to score a TD. I got the ball in the kickoff with the intentions of running the ball back, when I got rocked by the defenseman who injured my return man on the spot. I managed to gain a few yards and found myself with 16 seconds left to go and 3rd down. I chose a running play to my man e. James, who was having a pretty good game, I "touched" my play selection, a handoff to James on the right side, one on one with a defender who I can juke away from. Somehow, the AI read my play and decided to send 2 man on my right side... what am I to do? I "touched" my audibles and chose a throwing play, plus, we all know Manning is having a good year, right? Anyhow, as I get ready to hike, I fake hike twice and on the third try, I hiked the ball to the QB, who was looking at the intended receiver who just happened to be doubled teamed. As I try to scramble and look at the clock, I can't afford to not get a first down. I look at the bottom screen and I see the X receiver with about a two step lead ahead of his defender and I throw it over the defender and pray.... as I see the play develop the defenseman jumps and misses the ball while my receiver catches it, runs 57 yards to the touchdown... I scream, wake up my 9 month old and rejoice. I kicked the extra point, hold them down for the remaining 7 seconds and win the game... what a thrill, and my friends, this is what is all about... fun with my DS... I can "touch" the victory!!! FUN GAME... highly recommended. Now, if you excuse me, I have to put my 9 month old back to sleep. But first I close my DS and put it in sleep mode so I can come back and see my stats. |
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| "The best portable version of Madden" | 2004-12-02 |
| - Reviewed By kalistoga |
MADDEN is easily the best handheld version of the game available. It uses the two touch screens for awesome applications, like selecting plays and calling audibles. It also uses a radar screen during the actual play to show you where all of your players are. Its down side is the graphics. EA should have done much better to show of the capabilities of the DS. Shame on them.
Seems people are trying to compare the DS MADDEN to console games. This is not at all fair, since you can't compare to the realism, control, and realistic tackles of the big consoles.
That being said, it is still the best portable football game on the market, even with only average graphics and sound.
Bottom line is, it is fun to play, and being able to hook up wirelessly with a friend is great.
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