[DaGreatOne21]

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Gameplay is more realistic on Madden 18 (when it's working right). It's been a while since I played 2k5, but it probably has more features I'd be interested.

It is?

I mean, 2K5 isnt perfect, nor would I say its light years ahead now (although Madden SHOULD be light years ahead at this point), but there are several aspects of 2K5's gameplay that are still superior and more realistic than current Madden.

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2k5 has great presentation, but despite the hate, Madden 18 isn't that far behind. In fact, the only place where 2k5 wins is the highlight show at the end of the week (despite it being scripted) and a better method of doing the half time show. Everything else is pretty even. Madden 18 has a nice TV broadcast feel to it with the (skip-able) commercials and breaks in between time outs and injuries.

All opinion, but I completely disagree.

Madden's "broadcast" is a joke IMO. The commentating is still terrible compared to other games. Nothing about the presentation is immersive, and big games dont feel anymore special than meaningless games.

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Overall, I think Madden 18 has better game play and much better graphics, which in my opinion make it a better game. Now, is it better relative to the era in which it was made? No. 2k5 hands down wins that. But if that's what we were all after I'm sure we'd all be playing Tecmo Super Bowl, since the fun factor was unmatched and no other football game of the era came close in that aspect.

This is fair.

The most annoying thing is that 2K5 is even remotely comparable to Madden 2018....but sadly in every area except graphics, it is. 13 years and on consoles probably 50 times more powerful than the PS2, 2K5 is still relevant, and thats sad. I am not a 2K5 fanboy by any means and I honestly get sick of talking about it, but as long as EA keeps giving us what it gives us year in and year out, 2K5 will always be relevant because it undeniably still does SOME things better than current day Madden.

As far as buying current Madden, it depends what you are into.

Since you dont follow football and dont really care about current rosters, then meh.....thats a huge draw for why alot of people buy current Madden.

Are you into franchise mode? If so, Id pick up Madden 16 or 17 for $5 or less at Gamestop. And then, keep an eye on Madden 19 to see if they improve franchise....just dont get your hopes up.

Gameplay wise....there are some things Madden does better and some things 2K5 does better.

My suggestion is, as I said, go buy Madden 16 or 17 for dirt cheap and try that. Madden 18 wasnt much more than a $60 roster update anyway, so Madden 16 or 17 should give you an idea of where Madden is at today. If you like it, then enjoy and keep an eye on future Madden's. If you dont like it....you only spent $5 and you still have 2K5 to fall back on.