Video Game Reviews: Xbox
Madden NFL 2004
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Madden NFL 2004
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UnderGroundOnline
Before Madden, we were all in the stranglehold of Nintendo's gridiron classic Tecmo Super Bowl. With that title we all believed that we had reached the pinnacle of sports gaming. As the 1980s closed, EA was poised to release the first of many games
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Game Revolution
There is more virtual football reality available in this game than you could ever hope to find on TV, in the newspapers or on the internet. The lack of online play is a disappointment, but even so, this is a great football game.
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Gameplanet
This year the addition of two new features, the "Ownership" mode and the "Playmaker" controls is what it is all about. These are both wonderful additions to the already successful franchise. With Playmaker you are able to tweak your plays either before
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Gaming Age
With airtight controls, improved defensive and offensive AI, more animations, a deep and rewarding franchise that allows you to actually own a team this season, John Madden football looks to big in a great position to continue their reign as the
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GamePro
Who says you can?t teach an old dog new tricks? Madden NFL 2004 makes the competition bark like a canine.
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Digital Entertainment News
Deeko
Nearly every facet of the game is flawless, truly capturing the feel of running and playing in the NFL.
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Lawrence
Whenever you called a play in previous Maddens, there was a looming fear that the AI would already know your running or passing routes and not adjust on the fly like real football since, well, it IS the computer, right? Even though that's not entirely
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IGN
The world of football videogames can be just as cutthroat as the sports game genre generates serious cash for publishers and now constitutes almost 25% of the entire videogame market. And for the last 14 years, no sports series has sold more copies than
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Operation Sports
Sports Gaming Network
Whoever says EA always rests on its laurels hasn't taken a look at Madden 2004. The game has improved secondary play and a new owner mode giving you even more control over the finances of the team. And don't forget the new
...read the complete Madden NFL 2004 review at Sports Gaming Network
GameZone
All over the country, football fans are awaking from their hibernation and getting ready to feast on a steady diet of chicken wings, cheap beer, and Sunday football. Of course the onset of the NFL football season also means the return of the best
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Armchair Empire
One of the most in-depth and enjoyable football titles to have ever hit the market, with the exception of "Joe Montana 94." Sorry, but that’s the greatest game of all time.
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GameSpot
Madden NFL 2004 boasts a number of new features.
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GameSpy
NFL football has returned to Los Angeles.
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Talk Xbox
With the addition of Playmaker controls, Owner Mode, custom sound tracks, and much more, it is clear that Madden has set a new high for games to follow.
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MS Xbox World
Madden NFL has been around since the early days of the Sega Megadrive and is now into it's 14th year and once again proves it's status as the undisputed leader in authentic NFL football simulation.
Gameplay:
The main question that everyone always ask
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Extreme Gamer
Madden's gameplay is, to put it simply, great. In addition to the standard modes, it has Mini Camp, Madden 101, the Two-Minute Drill and the aforementioned Owner's Mode. The Mini Camp is a set of drills that introduces you to the mechanics of playing
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Because of its tight game-play, depth and dizzying amount of features, Madden is still the one to beat.
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GamingTrend
The big thing to talk about in this section is the Owner mode section of the Franchise mode... This honestly is an unprecedented move by EA and it is really an exciting section of the game.
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Netjak
I was a bit disappointed in some of the bugs that existed in the title. At least once a game I noticed a flicker... It didn't hinder any gameplay, but it was noticeable... The bottom line here folks, is that Madden has once again set the bar high for its
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Next Level Gaming
Madden 2004 is full of new features and improvements while keeping intact the same Madden football we all love. Some of the new features in this year’s game are the Owner Mode, Playmaker Controls and a number of game play enhancements. Here is a brief
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PopCultureShock
The main feature this year is the Playmaker Control. This is the all new feature that attempts to bring the long missed realism to Madden such as calling out blocks, directing receivers, and defensive adjustments. This feature allows you to control
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Boomtown
EA Sports have carved out a name for themselves by releasing updated versions of their sports titles year on year for many years now. Fortunately, each year the games get better and better. This year’s American Football title is no exception to this
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AllGame
EA SPORTS best-selling football franchise marks its 14th year in the industry with the release of Madden NFL 2004. A more in-depth Franchise Mode, improved commentary, enhanced control options, and revamped graphics are just a few of the new features
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PALGN AU
For 14 long years, EA Sport's Madden NFL games have been at the forefront of football games. The series hasn't been without its problems, however, such as abysmal pass defense, and the ever present problem of release the same game every year with minor
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GamerDad
Further enhancements to this year's version include the addition of an optional Training Camp and the highly advertised Owner's Mode. First, if you played the Mini-Camp in Madden 2003 then you know exactly what is now included in the Franchise part of
...read the complete Madden NFL 2004 review at GamerDad
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