Sports Games of the Decade: Football Game of the Decade

[sithlord06]

Greatest football game made, no doubt, scared the pants off EA Sports and all their fan boys. Imagine if there was a 2K11 out right now, it would be kicking Madden's butt. That game had features that took 5 yrs for EA to emulate.

[Armor and Sword]

NFL2K5 is a great game. But NCAA 2011 is my go to football game of choice now. Deep, great feel, tight gameplay, good presentation (not 2K like but good) and a deep dynasty mode.

NFL2K5 is a game I still play and really like. But it has serious gameplay flaws too. Sliders can't solve some of the bugs in pass defense.

As far as presentation, and a deep immersive franchise mode NFL2K5 is unmatched. But I beg to differ on gameplay and fun factor. I think they have plenty of competition in that regard:

NCAA 2011
Madden 2005
And yes Madden 2011 all compare in gameplay and fun factor in my book.

[cquigley]

Greatest football game made, no doubt, scared the pants off EA Sports and all their fan boys. Imagine if there was a 2K11 out right now, it would be kicking Madden's butt. That game had features that took 5 yrs for EA to emulate.

Idk I feel like madden would've actually made better games over the past years had they had some actual competition. EA became complacent and it made crap games. They're turning it around now, but 2K5 is still one of the best sports games around.

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[TheCreep]

I must agree. 2k5 for the win. The presentation along with what seemed like more animations make it the best football game ever created. I'm going with Madden/NCAA 11 as neck and neck for 2nd.

[MakeSumCake]

NO DOUBT NFL 2K5 OWNS. I KNOW THE DEVELOPERS AT 2K ARE MAKING A GAME THATS GONNA BLOW US OUT THE WATER WHEN THE LICENSE IS UP.

[Blue Line]

"Releasing at only $20, ESPN NFL 2K5 will likely go down as the greatest sports gaming bargain of all time. "

Or the most overrated sports game of all time.

Take your choice.

i'll go with the greatest bargain.....and i'll let you be the ONLY one who thinks its overrated.

[shavane]

crazy ain't it 5 years ago on a last gen gaming system and still superior to any other football game ever made...2k5 forever can't wait till 2k gets back in the game.

[dickey1331]

Re: Sports Games of the Decade: Football Game of the Decade

I guess I was one of those 10% that didnt vote for 2K5.

[southzeztpdot]

It's funny how people claim 2k5 was the best football game ever when reviewers didnt even think that. IGN gave madden a 9.5 and 2k5 and 9.4. Gamepro gave both 2005 and 2k5 10/10. People only hype it up because there is no 2k series anymore.

[H to the Oza]

I played the **** of 2k5. Award well deserved

[daflyboys]

Re: Sports Games of the Decade: Football Game of the Decade

It's funny how people claim 2k5 was the best football game ever when reviewers didnt even think that. IGN gave madden a 9.5 and 2k5 and 9.4. Gamepro gave both 2005 and 2k5 10/10. People only hype it up because there is no 2k series anymore.

But my mom gave 2K5 a 9.6.

I guess this gives and indication of what people think of game review sites.

Here's a hint: they think they blow.

[cquigley]

It's funny how people claim 2k5 was the best football game ever when reviewers didnt even think that. IGN gave madden a 9.5 and 2k5 and 9.4. Gamepro gave both 2005 and 2k5 10/10. People only hype it up because there is no 2k series anymore.

Who gives a **** what a couple reviewers think? Look at this thread alone, the sports gamers believe its the best.

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[tabulaRasa]

To me nfl2k5 is the nfl game WHO really captured the excitement of à nfl big game broadcast and feel. Nfl was stupid to exclude 2k from the deal . To me this Exclusive deal is the perfect example how bad it is for fans of nfl and how crap it is for development of the digital representation of the sport. Madden is so stale and boring. And in essence hinders the excitement for th real games on tv here in europe. Shame on you nfl.

[tabulaRasa]

But my mom gave 2K5 a 9.6.

I guess this gives and indication of what people think of game review sites.

Here's a hint: they think they blow.

Here is Another hint from someone WHO works in the industry: reviews are heavily affected by vip treatment "previews", pr merchandise gifts, promise of more exclusives if they are favorable etc. Bigger publishers especially. And Giving à bad review can give u à bad standing with the publisher. Its not openly spoken about, but Its what everyone knows . Madden is eas flagship, so guess what. Nfl2k5 was the best game that year, and counting the price, hands f-ing down best .

[grunt]

My 2 top games in the last decade. 2k5 was a good game out the box but the mods made 2k5 one of the greatest games ever.