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Madden NFL 2005

Madden NFL 2005

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Overall Critic Score:3.5804

Madden NFL 2005 Critic Reviews

GameSpy
There's a battle afoot on the gridiron, as two fearsome competitors fight it out in the trenches. No, they're not trying to get precious yards for a first down or a hail mary into the end zone, they're duking it out to get your hard earned money....read the complete Madden NFL 2005 review at GameSpy
Game Revolution
It actually offers less new material than "ESPN NFL 2K5", which struck a chord with its VIP system and Weekly Prep. However, Madden’s gameplay is more consistent and more solid than ESPN’s, especially in terms of playbook depth and passing, and...read the complete Madden NFL 2005 review at Game Revolution
Warcry
GamePro
Innovative defense and topnotch controls fortify Madden NFL 2005 as a formidable...read the complete Madden NFL 2005 review at GamePro
Game Industry News
This year, Sega and ESPN are desperate. Not only did they release ESPN NFL 2K5 three weeks before Madden (it's usually the other way around), but they have released it at the low price of $19.99. While this might appeal to some NFL fans, one feature will...read the complete Madden NFL 2005 review at Game Industry News
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Gamezilla!
XGP Gaming
Stuff
tidbits: Sports talk guru Tony Bruno appears as a voice in some of the secondary modes of play and in Storyline Central, a news simulation that documents your progress in Franchise Mode. You can't actually see all the journalists hitting the complimentary...read the complete Madden NFL 2005 review at Stuff
Xbox Advanced
TheManRoom
Gentlemen, it's that time of year again... Football season is upon us. Our favorite teams are now in the pre-season, getting ready to start the season in the second week of September. Camp, pre-season, regular season, the order of events is not that...read the complete Madden NFL 2005 review at TheManRoom
Next Level Gaming
IGN
The game that changed the series for the better....read the complete Madden NFL 2005 review at IGN
GameZone
Oh, EA Sports . . . how do you do it? Each year you make us pro football fans excited about the next Madden NFL game and each year we gladly surrender to its hype because we know we won’t be disappointed....read the complete Madden NFL 2005 review at GameZone
3D Avenue
The sport of American football is an interesting topic for those outside America. Some people may wonder just where exactly the strategy is in men belting each other for up to four hours while passing a ball forward. We tend to liken it to a real time...read the complete Madden NFL 2005 review at 3D Avenue
Xbox Evolved
3DAvenue
Xbox-Evolved
I've had the game since the day it came out and I sat down and played every mode possible on every setting so that I could bring the most in depth and fair review of the game that you will find any where. I've played every Madden ever made and I was...read the complete Madden NFL 2005 review at Xbox-Evolved
Gaming Age
With all the mixed reviews with some saying "ESPN" is the best, and some saying Madden is the best, this reviewers money is on Madden this year as to me it is worth the extra 30 dollars for what you do on an off the field....read the complete Madden NFL 2005 review at Gaming Age
WHAM! Gaming
Radio Show to listen to coaches, players and fans chat about everything from pre-season strategy to uniform design. While the new look can be a little daunting to a guy who just wants to play a few seasons, it is definitely the most sophisticated simulat...read the complete Madden NFL 2005 review at WHAM! Gaming
GamingTrend
If you must have only one NFL football game, I say spend the $50 on Madden NFL 2005. I think you will find yourself playing it for far longer than you would the $20 "ESPN NFL...read the complete Madden NFL 2005 review at GamingTrend
Team Xbox
Inside Gamer Online
GameBiz
Xbox Solution
Game Over Online
Easily the deepest version of the successful franchise yet. A radically expansive franchise mode and an incredibly reactive defensive control scheme combine to make one of the best updates to a football game to date....read the complete Madden NFL 2005 review at Game Over Online
Cinescape
Game Vortex
Ok, if you’ve read my reviews about the Madden series in the past (or other writers too, I won’t be offended), you know that I’m not the biggest John Madden fan when it comes to his commentary. A few years ago, when he teamed up with Al Michels, I...read the complete Madden NFL 2005 review at Game Vortex
Gaming Horizon
So you’ve got your new NFL title set to release on August 12th and are expecting big things for it. Then you come to find that not only has your competitor dropped the price of their title from the normal $49.99 to $19.99, they all of a sudden are also...read the complete Madden NFL 2005 review at Gaming Horizon
Xbox World Australia
Despite the fact that some areas feel reused from 2004, and for some inexplicable reason Xbox Live support was left out of the PAL version, there is no doubt that Madden 2005 deserves its reputation as one of the premier sport titles available. If you...read the complete Madden NFL 2005 review at Xbox World Australia
AllGame
Madden fans who are in it for the long haul will also find new Franchise mode features in this year's game. As they progress through the seasons, they'll be able to name their team's captain, claim their top stars as franchise players, and allow other...read the complete Madden NFL 2005 review at AllGame
Yahoo! Games
Not to knock ESPN, which is a solid package that's rapidly gaining ground, but EA Sports' decision to focus on defense this year impacts every play in Madden and sets it far apart from the competition. This imperative has already made a mark on NCAA...read the complete Madden NFL 2005 review at Yahoo! Games
GameSpot
Madden NFL 2005 is finally here, and it absolutely does the Madden name proud....read the complete Madden NFL 2005 review at GameSpot
GamerFeed
1UP
It's not the best-looking of the football titles out there, but it's the most fun to play and compete with....read the complete Madden NFL 2005 review at 1UP
Yahoo! Games
Videogames NZ
Digital Entertainment News
At E3 2004, Microsoft and EA made their long rumored announcement of a joint union so that EA games could finally be available on the Xbox Live network. Midway and Acclaim (may they rest in piece) responded to the rumors by canceling their game divisions...read the complete Madden NFL 2005 review at Digital Entertainment News
Game Informer
Madden has had a knack of making quantum leaps with each successive title. This new edition, however, breaks the streak. Don’t get me wrong – I appreciate a lot of the fun things it does, but the collective impact of these changes is less than fans...read the complete Madden NFL 2005 review at Game Informer

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