Madden NFL 09
by Electronic Arts
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Video Game Reviews of Madden NFL 09
Customer Review: Fun But Defense is a slight step back
Summary: 3 Stars
I have to say having played previous Maddens that in 2009, they made playing the defensive line (which I most enjoyed) boring in that it's too tough to break through the offensive line.Customer Review: Review
Summary: 4 Stars
Everything looks excellent. The presentation & gameplay is solid. Only BAD part of the game is lag during online play and offline play during gameplay.Customer Review: End Zone
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm very pleased with the graphics and the ability to update the rosters. It's as close to playing the real game as possible.Customer Review: good game
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this for my husband. It does not freeze like last year's version.
He doesn't like how that screen comes up after every play. Other than that he loves it.
Customer Review: A Lot Of Improvements, But Has A Ton Of Problems.
Summary: 2 Stars
I have always been a HUGE fan of the Madden series, currently owning 5 of the last 7 games. The changes this game had was very impressive when I first played it. The graphics are just simply amazing as compared to previous years. However graphics don't make a game great...they can make them good, but not great. However Madden 09 has a ton of problems that void it from even being called GOOD...and this is from a very big fan of the series.
PROS
1. Updated Graphics Look Great. Again, I was very impressed.
2. Game Is A Lot Harder. One would wonder why this is a PRO, but it makes the game more of a challenge instead of being able to murder the computer every game. It can get frustrating, but I think it's something that adds a more realistic feel to the game.
CONS
1. Freeze problem. What everyone is saying is the TRUTH. I've had this problem happen to me over 10+ times since I bought the game (on the day it came out.) It will hit you during a game, after a game, going through the games menu, and basically everywhere else. I've never had this happen in the earlier Madden games. This is a very disappointing issue with the game. I've won the Super Bowl every season in my franchise except for one year, and every single time the game ends and I go to exit to the menu, it froze. So I would have to go back and just sim it until I won. It happens way to much, and when I'm in the menu I find myself saving every second. I hate feeling like any minute the game is going to freeze. NO ONE IS SAFE.
2. No Franchise Practice Mode. I couldn't remember if the previous games had the ability to practice with your actual franchise team...and if so, then Madden 09 abandoned that feature. I like being able to practice with my current team and get a feel for who can do what in different situations. But without that option you basically just have to play and see what they can do.
3. Custom Playbook/Franchise Mode. You can not create a playboy and use it in a franchise mode. I was looking forward to creating an offense and defensive playbook and using it in the franchise....but you can't. So I was let down.
4. Sideline Players. This is kind of stupid, but you think by now they would do something with the sideline players. I was watching a reply from a play I did and noticed that I saw a 350 Pound Player wearing #12. I was the Packers, therefore I'm talking about QB Aaron Rodgers. They just threw people on there like always, but seriously...have the guy look somewhat like the people. Or atleast have them jump up and down when you score.
5. Rewind Option Is Lame. I never use it. I don't see the point of it. When playing in 2 player mode, the rewind option (the ability to rewind the play and start over again if you make a mistake) is crazy. You can basically be playing your friend who will throw an interception and you get the ball back. He will see how many rewinds he has and then use one. The play will rewind back to the snap of the ball and he gets another shot at it. S-T-U-P-I-D!!
I would seriously wait for Madden 2010 and see what it has to offer. This would would be "Ok" if it wasn't for the freezing issue. But I can't return it since it's opened and it's not the disc...it's the game in general. So I'm stuck with it and I'm still playing it.