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alifeincomplete · 08-09-2010, 11:30 AM

22. NFL 2K5, but I played the tar out of Tecmo Super Bowl and Tecmo III: Special Edition (I think that's what they were calling it) for years. I remember being thrilled by the possibility of creating players, haha, and this new thing called trades which you had to have approved by the computer for some reason.

Todem · 08-09-2010, 12:47 PM

I am a recent convert to NFL2K5. This game is a revelation for this hardcore Madden player. Hands down the best simulation of NFL football to ever grace the consoles. I love this game. The presentation is just so money. The stats are fantastic. And the gameplay is super tight.

So here are my rankings for all time great football titles. My age is 40 years old.

1) NFL2K5
2) NCAA 2011
3) Madden 2005

I am very much looking forward to Madden 2011 tomorrow. Playing in an online sim league will really enhance it's replay value for me. I think Madden is getting close to 2K5 but they need to overhaul the presentation and offline franchise to take the prize. Madden 2010 made huge strides visually, but awful AI runied the game and the passing game was just too tough and not fun at all. too many money plays underneath, no deep game...the list goes on.

NFL2K5 was indeed the Madden killer and that is why EA bought the license. They knew they were in big trouble if NFL2K was allowed to continue and grow. No doubt in my mind about that now. How I overlooked this brilliant game (XBOX version) is beyond me but I am so glad I have joined the party and am enjoying playing a real NFL game with the complete package of franchise and presentation.

Madden 2005 was and is still an awesome game. But NFL2K5 has it licked with presentation. That is the major difference, plus the passing game as well.

Dovecam.W · 08-11-2010, 02:00 AM

ESPN NFL 2k5, all days

DirtyJerz32 · 08-15-2010, 03:09 PM

Super Tecmo Bowl. 35 and counting...

wheelman990 · 08-15-2010, 10:48 PM

For the record to future posters...this was in the Madden forums until 2 days ago or so. So these votes are from Madden players. Just wanted that to be known to all the people who will soon be posting, these are 2k fans here, and the results arent acurate.

In a few weeks I'll make a new poll (round 2) with backbreaker, Madden 11, and a few more options I left out before.

View Poll Results: What is the best football game of all time?
Madden 2010	83	15.54%
Madden 2005	61	11.42%
ESPN NFL 2k5	319	59.74%
Super Tecmo Bowl	60	11.24%
Tecmo Bowl	11	2.06%
Voters: 534. You may not vote on this poll

08-09-2010, 11:30 AM	#225
alifeincomplete I bent my Wookiee! OVR: 11 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,263 Blog Entries: 20	Re: What is the best football game of all time? 22. NFL 2K5, but I played the tar out of Tecmo Super Bowl and Tecmo III: Special Edition (I think that's what they were calling it) for years. I remember being thrilled by the possibility of creating players, haha, and this new thing called trades which you had to have approved by the computer for some reason. __________________ The Last of Us is the Citizen Kane of video-games. It is better than every game that has ever come before it, and is the new benchmark for all games to follow. It is nothing short of a work of art.

08-09-2010, 12:47 PM	#226
Todem Banned OVR: 18 Join Date: Jul 2010 Blog Entries: 2	Re: What is the best football game of all time? I am a recent convert to NFL2K5. This game is a revelation for this hardcore Madden player. Hands down the best simulation of NFL football to ever grace the consoles. I love this game. The presentation is just so money. The stats are fantastic. And the gameplay is super tight. So here are my rankings for all time great football titles. My age is 40 years old. 1) NFL2K5 2) NCAA 2011 3) Madden 2005 I am very much looking forward to Madden 2011 tomorrow. Playing in an online sim league will really enhance it's replay value for me. I think Madden is getting close to 2K5 but they need to overhaul the presentation and offline franchise to take the prize. Madden 2010 made huge strides visually, but awful AI runied the game and the passing game was just too tough and not fun at all. too many money plays underneath, no deep game...the list goes on. NFL2K5 was indeed the Madden killer and that is why EA bought the license. They knew they were in big trouble if NFL2K was allowed to continue and grow. No doubt in my mind about that now. How I overlooked this brilliant game (XBOX version) is beyond me but I am so glad I have joined the party and am enjoying playing a real NFL game with the complete package of franchise and presentation. Madden 2005 was and is still an awesome game. But NFL2K5 has it licked with presentation. That is the major difference, plus the passing game as well.

08-11-2010, 02:00 AM	#227
Dovecam.W Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Murray, USA	Re: What is the best football game of all time? ESPN NFL 2k5, all days

08-15-2010, 10:48 PM	#229
wheelman990 Banned OVR: 49 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Blog Entries: 2	Re: What is the best football game of all time? For the record to future posters...this was in the Madden forums until 2 days ago or so. So these votes are from Madden players. Just wanted that to be known to all the people who will soon be posting, these are 2k fans here, and the results arent acurate. In a few weeks I'll make a new poll (round 2) with backbreaker, Madden 11, and a few more options I left out before.

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