I Give It A 10

Reviewed by antwonetate on February 10, 2008  |  report this review

The Good>>>The new "weapons" feature is a terrific addition A complex but fully manageable control scheme Much deeper franchise mode with owner mode features Excellent animations Much more challenging game than last year.

The Bad>>>>Fumbles pop up more than they ought to Audio design is lackluster Still no significant additions to the online play PlayStation 3 version's frame rate is much lower than the 360's.

Also most of these new features dont work as good as they should

Classic

Reviewed by mightymouse09 on February 21, 2008  |  report this review

Classic. Always good. weapons are a cool addition.

another one

Reviewed by junky12345 on August 01, 2008  |  report this review

There are a host of new features that blend in flawlessly with the rest of the game. The Read and React System allows the gamer, at a glance, to identify key players on both sides of the line of scrimmage. Simple yellow spot icons at their feet indicate if the linebacker is a big hitter, if the wideout is a possession receiver, or if the quarterback is a precision passer. This makes for better defensive and offensive adjustments via line and coverage audibles. This also adds greater depth of character to teammates and opponents alike. Long gone are the days of pixilated backs and generic amalgams of defensive lineman.

The Front Office mode gives the gamer a lot of control over their football franchise. Tools available to you include drafting players, hiring coaching staff, and the ability to control the ins and outs of your stadium. Additionally, the team at Tiburon included Madden Unmatched which makes gameplay even more realistic this year. This feature allows you to control whether you want your defensive players to deliver a bone crunching torso hit or make a solid open field tackle by taking out the legs. You can also decide if you want to make a possession grab with your receiver to ensure the first down or an aggressive move to the ball that will leave the cornerback in the dust. These changes are subtle, but their incorporation really helps with the overall feel of the game. Another subtle addition is that of the Receiver Spotlight. This little beauty allows you to key in on particularly dangerous receivers, forcing the opposing QB to take a big risk by throwing into double coverage or to throw to their second and third choice receivers. This is tremendously helpful when your opponent lines up with a possession receiver (indicated by the dual-hand icon) on third and eight, looking to complete a short slant underneath. It can really help you foil your opponents' third down conversion attempts by doubling coverage on key receivers.