ESPN NFL 2K5 vs Madden NFL 08 Part One

[RaychelSnr]

Operation Sports' Will Soistman has written part one of a multiple part series which will compare NFL 2k5 with Madden NFL 08 to see which game really was the better game. This week Soistman takes a look at the features in ESPN NFL 2k5 vs. Madden NFL 08 Part One.

Quote:

"How Does ESPN NFL 2K5 Compare To The “Other” Football Video Game? On OperationSports and MaddenMania there was a “March Madness” type bracket made up of 64 sports video games which were voted by members as the best sports video games of all time. This tournament yielded ESPN NFL2K5 the winner with a majority of votes. The past years, it has been common knowledge that this game was a great accomplishment in football gaming when released, and some say it has yet to be surpassed by the newer versions of certain football games. "

[mwjr]

In my opinion, the edge to 2K5 is huge. In fact, I'd call it a chasm. The fact that the Madden 08 Franchise mode was nothing more than a free agent period and a draft, yet boasted something called "Finances" puts it light years behind 2K5. In addition, for me the fact that you've always been able to trade future draft picks with any edition of the 2K series makes it a slam dunk winner.

[WDOgF0reL1fe]

^ Great point about the future draft picks. I agree entirely especially considering Madden still wont have that for 09 IIRC

[yamabushi]

Come on Will, its not nice to pick on the slow kid.

and, "Next week I will check back in with a comparison on the way each game controls, and how the game plays!"
This will not end well....

[steveo]

No doubt that nfl2k5 kills madden 08 in the franchise/features area. It isn't even close.

[callmetaternuts]

I wont even comment on this, just want to sit back and watch the Madden vs 2k fight.

imo, i like both games

[PaperLantern]

2k5 is by far the most complete sports experience I have ever played. It has everything you'd ever want from a sports game, and then some. The graphics were phenomenal for the time (and still are), and the animations are still amazing, especially compared to Madden. The menus were easily the best in a football game, and the use of the ESPN license was perfect. The Crib was completely cooler than I thought it would be, and the Franchise mode was second to none. Truly the greatest football, and maybe sports video game of all time.

I really can't wait until the NFL allows both companies to make NFL games. That will improve Madden for the better, and more importantly, let 2k work their magic.

[mwjr]

Quote: Originally Posted by WDOgF0reL1fe

^ Great point about the future draft picks. I agree entirely especially considering Madden still wont have that for 09 IIRC

Seriously?? That's just unacceptable.