08-14-2008, 04:58 PM
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Re: Then & Now Madden (Gamespot article)
I used to love Madden back in the day. It was a lot of fun, until I discovered the marvel that was 2k football. They just brought it to a whole new level, and Madden was never the same for me. The last Madden I enjoyed was 2001 with the leap to the PS2. The jump was incredible and the game was so much fun. I loved the post play animations and the TV style broadcast.
Every game since then has gotten more and more boring, until I stopped playing it all together in 2004 when I turned to 2k solely. The NFL exclusive license was a kick in the nuts for me, and I didn't even buy Madden when it was the only game in town. I would rent it, hate it, return it, and just not play football. It sucked that bad to me. But, I cautiously kept my eye on the game and noticed all the subtle improvements they were making, and to see the developers on the forums made me feel like they were trying to do what is best to satisfy the community. So, I took the leap and bought Madden this year and I have to admit I am pleased. The game is nice, really nice. The gameplay shines after some slider tweaks, and the celebrations are very FUN. Something Madden hasn't been to me in a long time- FUN. I am not too happy with the fact that CPU sliders are missing and the developers chose to sit on this little bit of information, but I digress. The game simply is good and if they can focus on getting some atmosphere into the game (2k type atmosphere) then this game will rock. And I mean blow it out, real halftime highlights, put together into a SHOW, a weekly wrap-up with highlights, full TV-style broadcast, better announcing from the play by play guy, etc. I mean just do what 2k did and boom- as Madden would say- you got it!!!!
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yeah
