Madden NFL 09
by Electronic Arts
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Product Summary
Brand: EAAudio: English (Unknown)
Release Date: 2008-08-12
Platform: Xbox 360
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Product features:
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- For Play on Your Xbox 360
- Stay Connected with Xbox Live for Play with Gamers Around the World
- Published by Electronic Arts
- Game Genre: Sports, Game Sub-Genre: Football
- The Madden Phenomenon
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Video Game Reviews of Madden NFL 09
Customer Review: Smiles and Adrenalin
Summary: 4 Stars
Are those guys (and gals) seriously whining? I've been playing computer football longer than most of them have been alive. Seriously. I'm an older fart to most of you, but for those who say this game is just so-so. Get over yourselves, please?
I bought the XX anniversary edition for under thirty bucks. Nice deal. I read a gazillion reviews before opening it, because I own Madden '02, '05, and '07 as well as 2K5. The reviews made me think about whether I wanted to return it and keep playing what I have to get my NFL fix during the off season, or "dive" in. I opened it. There goes that "option." of "returning" it. The game play is miles above earlier versions of the game. The graphics - the lighting of the field - is magnificent. if you've ever played more than just from your sofa you'll appreciate the scale of the players, the speed with which plays take shape and the subtle nuances.
The camera angles add the thrill of Sunday afternoon network football to your game-playing enjoyment. Could there be zebras on the field? Sure, that might be nice, and I hear it's coming, But the refs purpose in a game is to be invisible to play anyway! So it's actually nice that your eye doesn't have to rule them out in the 3 -4 seconds you have to go through your checkoff and avoid a sack.
Heck, I could go on, but here's the skinny. I've played the game. I've coached and scouted for high school and colleges on the east coast. I've played every kind of computer football game. This is a winner. If you want to buy this and skip '10, don't hesitate. I doubt that it'll get much better in just one year. If you want to wait until late in 2010 to get the next version at a discount. Go ahead, but you'll be missing out on tremendous fun. Madden '09, and especially the anniversary version at a discount is an easy choice. You won't regret it.
Note: Chris Collinsworth's commentary is superb. It does as much for the game as Madden's unique voice and style have done for the game in the past. This could be called Collinsworth '09. I've had no freezes and barrels of fun.
Description of Madden NFL 09
Madden NFL 09 delivers the most complete NFL football package ever. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or picking up the game for the first time, you will enjoy a unique yet challenging experience, thanks to the innovative Adaptive Difficulty Engine, which tailors the game to match your playing style. Instantly improve your game with the all-new virtual Training Center or incorporate feedback with EA SPORTS BackTrack, allowing you to learn from your mistakes on the fly. With a new broadcast presentation and online leagues, plus more than 85 new features and enhancements, Madden NFL 09 is the most authentic and adaptable game in sports video game history. An all-new Adaptive Difficulty Engine assesses your proficiency in the core skills areas of football. An innovative, Virtual Training Center allows you to fine-tune your game in a holographic environment, while EA SPORTS BackTrack provides customized feedback, giving you a chance to learn from your mistakes. Take what you've learned and run the play again with EA SPORTS Rewind. Set your sights on the Vince Lombardi Trophy in an all-new network television-style broadcast as Cris Collinsworth and Tom Hammond call the action from the booth. A more immersive and visually stunning presentation package also includes a new Options OnDemand Picture-in-Picture playcall window giving you access to a wealth of stats, customized tips, and in-game options--all at your fingertips without having to pause the game. Make a run for the postseason for the first time online. Featuring trades and statistical tracking for Online Leagues, up to 32 teams can battle it out using all-new flex scheduling. With an enhanced graphics engine and new player models, linemen battle in the trenches with more bulky physiques while backs and receivers fly around the field with a more sleek and slimmer look. Featuring the most realistic-looking grass and field turf ever in a sports game, new weather andTwo decades ago Madden NFL exploded onto the scene with staggeringly authentic football action and a strategic, by-the-playbook approach to the game previously absent in sports video games. With Madden NFL 09, 20 years of innovation culminate in a new apex in the series' groundbreaking realism. Savor the pulse-pounding excitement as Madden NFL 09 delivers an intense, real-world pro football experience like only legendary coach John Madden can. The action of the gridiron comes alive with stunning graphics, innovative plays and multiplayer competition that thrusts you into the center of the game with no nonsense and no mercy.
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| The NFL bursts from your screen with multiplayer action and gameplay that pushes you to the limit, no matter what your skill level. In Madden NFL 09, the play is more realistic than ever before with the all-new Total Control Animation System. Execute instantaneous combo moves, bobble catches, user-controlled celebrations and more for a game that looks and feels like it's straight out of the NFL. Stadiums leap off the screen to dazzling effect with an enhanced graphics engine that delivers turf and grass so realistic you can almost feel it give beneath your feet, as well as authentic weather and stadium lighting effects. New player models more genuinely replicate the real physiques of the pros, from sleeker receivers to bulkier linemen, to provide an even more authentic experience on the field. Immerse yourself in the full NFL experience with an all-new network television-style broadcast featuring Cris Collinsworth and Tom Hammond. The new Options OnDemand Picture-in-Picture window gives you instant access to stats, tips and more without having to pause the game. Plus, for the first time make a run for the postseason online as you battle among up to 32 teams. Live the NFL experience in all its brutal glory with Madden NFL 09 as you savor the thrill and punishment of professional football like you can find only in this renowned series. | ||||||
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