Every Madden game made so far has been basically the same thing over and over again, maybe with a little better graphics, and 09 is no exception. When I first played it, I easily could have been fooled with Madden 08. Yes, I am being harsh, but there is basically no difference! I am not saying Madden is not a good game, because it obviously is, but if they are going to keep making games, and say t... read more
Description:Madden NFL 09 is the nineteenth installment in the long-running American football series. It was released for all major platform at the time except for Windows, which had annual releases since Madden NFL 97.
As with the previous version, the essential gameplay elements are intact with various tweaks and enhancements. The Franchise Madden NFL 09 is the nineteenth installment in the long-running American football series. It was released for all major platform at the time except for Windows, which had annual releases since Madden NFL 97.
As with the previous version, the essential gameplay elements are intact with various tweaks and enhancements. The Franchise mode has been altered to allow for team management for 60 years. In the Superstar mode a rookie player can be created, or imported from NCAA Football 09, with the aim to better the skills and become one of the best players. There is an option to retry certain sections and an analysis tools provides deep inspection of the tactics and mistakes. For new players, three accessibility options are included: one-button gameplay, handicapping options and adaptive skill levels to replace the regular difficulty levels. Using Super Sim the match can be forwarded to the next change of possession and there are different celebration routines to choose from.
As with the previous editions, there is an updated, fully licensed player roster, graphical enhancements and updates to the gameplay. A few features from earlier versions make a return (Grudge Match, Slide Protection, ...) A Virtual Trainer is introduced where twelve drills can be done in a holographic environment. Based on the results, a "Madden IQ" is awarded. Match commentary is provided by Cris Collinsworth and Tom Hammond.... (more)(less)
Manufacturer : Electronic Arts Release date : 12 August 2008 EAN: 0014633156003 UPC: 014633156003
"Aug. 2008 - Also PS3, PS2, PSP, Xbox, DS, Wii
IGN 8.8 - It looks great, plays great, and despite its few moments of inaccuracies, is still one of the best sports games in memory."
“Every Madden game made so far has been basically the same thing over and over again, maybe with a little better graphics, and 09 is no exception. When I first played it, I easily could have been fooled with Madden 08. Yes, I am being harsh, but there is basically no difference! I am not saying Madden is not a good game, because it obviously is, but if they are going to keep making games, and say that 09 is going to be the best Madden ever, then at least make some drastic changes. If they just had one great Madden and just kept adding to it, that would be fine. I am not hating on Madden, I actually enjoy it sometimes, but I am just saying it is same old same old. But the graphics are better from 08.” read more