(XBOX/PS2) Which Madden had the best franchise mode?

[Parlett316]

I dusted off the old FatBox and was playing Madden 08 but the franchise mode was terrible since everyone seemed to lose awareness.

Out of all the the old Maddens from that era, which one had the best franchise mode? I'm looking for good progression so I'm trying to sign 40 year old LT since all the young ones don't progress.

[Kegthaplaya]

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10 does just because of the simple fact that the rookies arent mostly complete garbage

But if 10 doest count, then 05

[tooldude79]

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'05 without question, imo...its still my favorite football game ever made by any company

[Parlett316]

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Thanks guys I appreciate it.

[SonicZulu25]

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'05 without question, imo...its still my favorite football game ever made by any company

I agree 100%. Very polished product.

[BZito75]

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'05 without question, imo...its still my favorite football game ever made by any company

hmmm madden 05.... the last time madden had competition in a football game and they actually delivered. way to go ea lol

[ComfortablyLomb]

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I loved 05 at the time (PS2) but I was also impressed with both 07 and 08 for PC (out of the bargain bin). No fancy graphics and the AI playcalling is just as questionable as now but those were solid games.

[PanthersFanboy]

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Madden 2005 for sure. Its the best madden game ever.

[TheShizNo1]

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I liked 04 the best.

[Klue516]

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What was so great about Madden 05's franchise mode, if you don't mind me asking?

[stlstudios189]

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06

[clarkerots]

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What was so great about Madden 05's franchise mode, if you don't mind me asking?

Solid gameplay, solid franchise AI, good progression, decent sim stats.

HOWEVER, everyone tends to confuse the fact that a bunch of dedicated Madden players tore 05 apart and created the Manifesto, which made 05 the great franchise game that it is. Without the Manifesto, 05 is basically unplayable.

[Pacman83]

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I played the hell outta 07 on PS2--The focus on my players was unmatched. I remember trying to keep my players happy, use their roles correctly, etc.

[rangerrick012]

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I liked 04 the best.

Same here, though I only got to play 05 for about a week before my XBOX crapped out after Christmas.

[Evan_OS]

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I played 04 from launch all the way until chirstmas and got 06 imo.