IGN Review

[playerX]

i thought this was kinda cool:

Closing Comments
For those who have been waiting patiently for ESPN NFL Football , the extra time was worth it. This is the tightest offering of the series to date, with improved AI--especially in the passing game-- and loads of features. In fact, the only thing that may be slightly disappointing is that the Franchise Mode, aside from better overall trade AI and player progression, seems very similar to last year's offering--certainly not the kind of leap that Madden made with the addition of Owner Mode. But it's a great package nonetheless, and NFL 2K faithful will again have something to brag about.

For those who haven't yet purchased a football game, and are undecided, ESPN NFL Football is worth a serious look. This year's game sets a new standard for fluid gameplay (especially in the running game). In addition, it's a great head-to-head game, the online play is top-notch, and the Crib offers something even cooler than Madden Cards.

For longtime Madden fans who have already purchased and explored this year's excellent offering, ESPN NFL Football might make you ponder an interesting question-- is it possible to own and play two excellent simulation-style football games? We think so.

Bottom line, you can't go wrong with ESPN NFL. The series has always contended with the best football games out there, and this year is no exception.

[jmood88]

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playerX said:
i thought this was kinda cool:

Closing Comments
For those who have been waiting patiently for ESPN NFL Football , the extra time was worth it. This is the tightest offering of the series to date, with improved AI--especially in the passing game-- and loads of features. In fact, the only thing that may be slightly disappointing is that the Franchise Mode, aside from better overall trade AI and player progression, seems very similar to last year's offering--certainly not the kind of leap that Madden made with the addition of Owner Mode. But it's a great package nonetheless, and NFL 2K faithful will again have something to brag about.

For those who haven't yet purchased a football game, and are undecided, ESPN NFL Football is worth a serious look. This year's game sets a new standard for fluid gameplay (especially in the running game). In addition, it's a great head-to-head game, the online play is top-notch, and the Crib offers something even cooler than Madden Cards.

For longtime Madden fans who have already purchased and explored this year's excellent offering, ESPN NFL Football might make you ponder an interesting question-- is it possible to own and play two excellent simulation-style football games? We think so.

Bottom line, you can't go wrong with ESPN NFL. The series has always contended with the best football games out there, and this year is no exception.

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The gamepro review said the same thing.

[Kanobi]

The primary reason Madden Scored higher is the depth of its Franchise Mode. Vc should strongly consider deepening the Franchise Mode next year but not at the expense of highly polished gameplay which now appears to be the trademark of the series. Theres definitely room for improvement in Franchise Mode though.

[SDathlete]

Does anyone know what Gamespot gave ESPN? I'm at school and there's a block on the site.

[Giantsforlife]

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SDathlete said:
Does anyone know what Gamespot gave ESPN? I'm at school and there's a block on the site.

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9.3