A testament to the quality of this game.

[illiterateoption]

The fact I can go from playing M15 on my XB1 and switch over minutes later and play 2K5 on my 360, and have that game give me the feeling that 1) I don't want to put the controller down and 2) I want to start a new franchise....

...absolutely an amazing testament to the quality of this game (2K5). Everything in the game is about football. The menus are fast, the practice modes are awesome, you have the instruction manual right there on the disc, and the tutorial videos are still interesting (for some reason).

I've previously said that 2K5 and 2K8 have started to show their age (which is true) but there's so many positives going on with these games. The playbooks and lack of screen game are slight issues but everything else is beautiful. 10 years later ppl like myself are still revisiting their old copies of 2K5 and coming away with that feeling of wanting more football. In my eyes, this and 2K8's greatest attributes are the level of user control and risk/reward offered in the gameplay...its simply unmatched by Madden. No absurd motion shifting or wonky eyesore animations or random speed bursts here, just ratings being reflected on the field.

Awesome job 2K!

Also, quick question: Do I need to use a franchise file to be able to use updated rosters in franchise mode? Or, can I simply load a roster file and start my franchise without any issues?

Thanks and Happy Gaming!

[GillBoldberg]

Re: A testament to the quality of this game.

You can just load a roster and start a franchise no problem.

Some franchise files do have either updated schedules, draft classes, contracts, etc.

[sgould1]

Re: A testament to the quality of this game.

Yup, without a doubt still the best football game ever made. One thing I love ... the PACING of the game, just feels right. Every year I pop this back in xbox, fire it up, and can't stop playing.

[illiterateoption]

Re: A testament to the quality of this game.

Exactly. The random speed bursts in other games are bad looks. Just cheap.

In 2K5, everything is even, if that makes sense. When Randy Moss gets the ball in open field...watch out because the dude is explosive. His ratings speak to that and they are represented on the field. The safety or MLB isn't going to get a NOS boost and hunt him down while taking a wonky pursuit angle.

[illiterateoption]

Re: A testament to the quality of this game.

I still enjoy some Madden because of its advantages over a 10 year old game but 2k5 was a classic that did alot of things that Madden still hasn't matched.

[BreakingBad2013]

Re: A testament to the quality of this game.

When you do an updated roster, is it easy to do or pretty difficult?

Also, when doing custom schedules/draft classes, are there a bunch of draft classes.? Like could I go from 2004-2014 in draft classes, drafting real players?

[rkwittem]

Re: A testament to the quality of this game.

I picked this game up used a while ago and skimmed through it. I'll get around to it this offseason some time. Lots of hype to live up to.

[daflyboys]

Re: A testament to the quality of this game.

I picked this game up used a while ago and skimmed through it. I'll get around to it this offseason some time. Lots of hype to live up to.

"Hype is something that isn't true."

----Booby Miles

[Fist Of Kings]

Re: A testament to the quality of this game.

I sold my 360 and entire game collection to 'upgrade' to next gen, and got Madden 15. Months of frustration(not just Madden 15, which is a poor game, but the lack of games to choose from in general), I dusted off my ps2 and fired up 2K5.

The ps2 version will have to hold me over until I buy another 360...just for this game, that's how much I love it. The ps2 version is fine, but I really miss my wacky created rosters, legend rosters, replays shown instead of pictures during half time, and custom stadium music. It really adds a nice touch to hear the NFL on Fox theme as the game starts.

But sadly even with it's age, to me it's still the best representation of nfl football in a video game to date, which speaks poorly of how bad the madden games have been. This game does the little things right. Height actually factors into player ratings, the commentators are really good and actually sound natural, and they notice what's going on on the field.

Line up to punt on 1st down and they'll call you crazy, but even in Madden 15 Nantz and Simms don't give a crap, as they praise you for doing well on offense. We wouldn't be suffering through mediocrity today if 2K were still able to make nfl games, and that's the painful truth.

[illiterateoption]

Re: A testament to the quality of this game.

I sold my 360 and entire game collection to 'upgrade' to next gen, and got Madden 15. Months of frustration(not just Madden 15, which is a poor game, but the lack of games to choose from in general), I dusted off my ps2 and fired up 2K5.

The ps2 version will have to hold me over until I buy another 360...just for this game, that's how much I love it. The ps2 version is fine, but I really miss my wacky created rosters, legend rosters, replays shown instead of pictures during half time, and custom stadium music. It really adds a nice touch to hear the NFL on Fox theme as the game starts.

But sadly even with it's age, to me it's still the best representation of nfl football in a video game to date, which speaks poorly of how bad the madden games have been. This game does the little things right. Height actually factors into player ratings, the commentators are really good and actually sound natural, and they notice what's going on on the field.

Line up to punt on 1st down and they'll call you crazy, but even in Madden 15 Nantz and Simms don't give a crap, as they praise you for doing well on offense. We wouldn't be suffering through mediocrity today if 2K were still able to make nfl games, and that's the painful truth.

I thought about selling my 360 last year when I upgraded to ONE but I held off because of 2K5/2K8. Those games are good enough to where I still want to keep the ole 360 around.

Fun can be had with Madden. I just accept that I'm going to see and hear some different things when I play.

The thing about 2K5: everything works and everything makes sense on the field and user control is available at all times.