Madden 2005 Review

[Montana00]

"This season, ESPN might have plenty of sizzle, but Madden is still the steak."

Worth a read if your intersted in buying madden or torn between madden or 2k5

http://ps2.ign.com/articles/536/536289p1.html

thats for ps2, but besides graphics there the same.

[A-Trak]

I'm torn as well. The Low Price of ESPN is tempting.


Here's IGN's review for Both Madden and ESPN

for: Madden 2005

9.0 Presentation
The newspapers and PDA system are brilliant ways to keep track of your franchise. If only there was a SportsCenter show or its equivalent.

8.0 Graphics
Improved player models, from the shoulder pads to the uniform matching cleats are a nice touch, but not up to the models in ESPN.

7.0 Sound
Tony Bruno's radio show is a kick to listen to, even if Al and John aren't.

9.0 Gameplay
There are two Ds in the word Madden for a reason. This might just be the smartest sports game ever shipped.

10 Lasting Appeal
Franchise, online leagues, and an All-Madden mode that's actually a challenge. This game could have a lifespan longer than Ricky Williams career?without all the smoke.

9.5 OVERALL:
(out of 10 / not an average)



for: ESPN NFL 2K5

10.0 Presentation
Quite simply, a sports game has never been this well-presented. This is the poster child for exemplary use of a license.

9.0 Graphics
This is one handsome football game. Great animations, excellent player models, and cool ESPN integration make this a looker.

9.0 Sound
Excellent contextual commentary utilizes the ESPN talent to the fullest. On-field sounds and music make it even better.

9.0 Gameplay
Realistic and fun, packed with modes and features, this is a very complete game. Default difficulty is still too easy.

10.0 Lasting Appeal
Can you make $20 stretch further? Online head-to-head and league play, an excellent Franchise mode, the collectible Crib, and cool VIP feature means you'll be playing this one 'til the cows come home.

9.4 OVERALL:
(out of 10 / not an average)

[Thirteen]

those are some strange ratings and quote.....were they done by the same person?

[ecrazy]

I think im gonna flip a coin and see what game i end up gettin

[Black_Smoke]

Ima get Madden

[white Boy]

wich 1 sshould i get, espn is only 20 $, im cheap so i dunno, ive been buying madden for like 5 years now tho

[Black_Smoke]

wich 1 sshould i get, espn is only 20 $, im cheap so i dunno, ive been buying madden for like 5 years now tho

I would get madden since it has betta gameplay imo  ,but if u r cheap lol or tight on cash or sumin then get 2k5 since its still a very good game n very well worth 20

[[Stoned]Jesus H. Christ[Wheat]]

if your a madden fan rent ESPN, if your an espn fan rent Madden. Try them both, or buy both, or like I do download both.

[Montana00]

They were done by two different people (stupid), but i read in a game magazine. 3 people rated each game. all 3 of them said madden was a better game.

although i applaud espn for lowering their price, i still am going to get madden, my reason is....
Madden has always had extremely good gameplay. The AI has been awesome, and the controls are tight. Gameplay is more important to me then graphics, but at the same time madden doesnt have "horrible graphics" compared to epsn. Just not as good.