Madden NFL 08
by Electronic Arts
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Product Summary
Brand: Electronic ArtsRelease Date: 2007-08-14
Platform: PLAYSTATION 3
Model: 15782841
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Product features:
- Customizable stats summaries
- New intuitive mouse and keyboard controls
- Control the lead blocker on running plays - Throw the perfect block to create a running lane, then take control of the tailback and rip off the big gain
- Play your way to the Pro Football Hall of Fame by taking complete control of any position on the field
- Bust out player-specific running styles matching those of real NFL players (e.g., smaller backs slash to break tackles, while bigger runners bowl over defenders in the open field). All-new jukes, cutbacks, and power moves
- Official Rules of the National Football League 2007 (Official Rules of the NFL) (Official Rules of the NFL)
- Madden NFL 08: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides) (Prima Official Game Guides)
- PlayStation: The Official Magazine (1-year)
Video Game Reviews of Madden NFL 08
Customer Review: Breathtaking graphics, game physics and sound, but there's too much going on here for me!
Summary: 3 Stars
THE GOOD:
- Graphics... simply amazing in all it's HD glory. From the opening menus to each detail of the game, the graphics are sweet! If you have an HDTV, you'll be loving it. I especially like the detail on the players during close ups. It looks so realistic.
- Sound: also spectacular. You can feel each hit. Very clear, very clean. Music selection is also decent, ranging from hip hop to Ozzy.
- Gameplay: controls are easy to learn/use in general. There are tons of juke moves to try when running the ball. Pass blocking it tricky though.
- Multitude of game modes, include lots of online play.
THE BAD:
- Game is just too deep for my tastes. I remember the Madden of old, when you could pick your favorite team, and get right into season play. You had simple stats menus with standings, player and team stats. It was easy and addictive. Now, there isn't even an option for season mode! You are forced to play Franchise mode. The franchise mode menu has nearly 50 choices alone! You can see everything down to stadium income, pie charts, etc. I'm sure Madden fanatics love all this detail, but to me it's just overwhelming and takes away from the game... I JUST WANT TO PLAY FOOTBALL!
- Points/Ring system is confusing. Apparently you get points for various things during each game... scoring touchdowns, getting interceptions, etc. However, how these points are accumulated is a big mystery. Then if you accumulate enough points, you get a shiny ring! Score more points, and you get a sweet engraving on your ring! On top of the ring, there are numerous trophies, plaques, etc. to earn. Again, how you earn a lot of them is a mystery.
- Opening menu structure is a bit confusing/overwhelming
- Bottom line... this is the most in depth game you'll ever play, period. If you just want a football game you can pick up and play, Madden isn't for you. If you're a Madden fanatic, you're probably not reading this review, but rather sitting on your couch engrossed by a pie chart of your player's salary... too much for me.
Description of Madden NFL 08
Why just watch NFL football on TV when you can take an active role in the game with Madden NFL 08 by Electronic Arts. Madden NFL 08 lets you control the running game like never before. With your Playstation 3, NFL football becomes an interactive sport. You're no longer a mere spectator. You're in it to win it! Step up as the lead blocker to create a hole, then take control of the tailback and smash through, overpower, or slash away from would-be tacklers as you fight for every yard. Innovative rushing controls give you a game-breaking ground attack featuring all-new jukes, cutbacks, and the distinct running styles of your favorite backs. Between the tackles or in the open field, run to daylight with Madden NFL 08. Scout collegiate prospects with the all-new NFL Draft Scouting System Watch players impact their teams with the new Franchise Player Roles feature Use actual plays from your favorite team's defensive playbook to shut down the running game, pressure the quarterback, or force key turnoversAll Games
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