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Nice try |
| Maxx Factor from Fresno, CA USA says (26/Nov/2003): |
I've been playing this game for 4 months now and have evolved into a near unstoppable player and this is why: Madden 2004 is a nice attempt at a football game, and like the others before it, falls short at creating a realistic football experience. Sports is a hard thing to duplicate. It's impossible at this time to write limited computer code that simulates human response. There's too many "auto" plays. The run defense is horrible.
Madden has made "uber" players that defy realism. Michael Vick is rediculous. You can litteraly run the ball every down with some running backs the whole game and you can't stop them. Some play books include indefensible quick pass plays that drive you crazy. Uber wide receivers catch passes in tripple coverage (a quarterback wouldn't even throw that ball in real life, that's how unlikely it is).
The defensive play book is weak. Why are you limited as to what defenses you run? For instance, if you pick a 46 defense, you will lose important plays out of your 4-3 defense, nickel etc. There's no way to have the right play for every situation like a real NFL team would bring to a game. Do you really picture Bill Parcells telling his defensive coordinator "hey we need a play to guard the flats", and the DC saying "oops, sorry didn't bring that one today, touch luck". No.
Offensive playmaker is unfair. There is no equalizer for it on defense. For instance, Vick can run around for 20 seconds (he's that fast) and bring a guy in that was 50 yards down field toward him and he's uncovered every time. There's nothing you can do but send a blitz and hope he doesn't see it (which he just runs from that too).
If you're looking for an unrealistic "arcade" football expereince this is for you. However, if you are educated in football schemes do not play this game because you won't be able to apply football logic.
I gave it a 5 for pretty graphics and cool sound. Other than that I have no use for it.
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Best Game Ever with a few Faults |
| Madden Fan from Defiance, Ohio says (24/Nov/2003): |
Madden is awesome, but there are a few faults. I love the new owner mode and playmaker additions. However, the game has one major problem. I am about four years into my franchise and I have two cornerbacks with an overall rating above 90. However, they have trouble stopping the pass. My defense allows about 50 yards a game on the ground, but they are ranked 32 overall because I give up about 350 passing yards a game. Is there any way to stop the opposing team's passing offense? I also import players from NCAA Football, but they have no names. You can edit their information and add names, but then their personal data (Year drafted,etc) gets screwed up. Is there any way to fix this?
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I love Quarterbacks eating dirt |
| TwoTOes_1 from Torrington wyoming USA says (22/Nov/2003): |
I play this game on all-madden computer ai's all the way up and i can still use the same plays and they work all the time but, i noticed that if you blitz two on one side using 4-3 the computer QB will panic and run right into the line and get sacked, so when i play the season with friends, and they do that all game i find that to be a bunch of b.s.
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madden is # 1 |
| daquan from spring valley ny united states says (18/Nov/2003): |
i think madden is the best because i dont lose in the game i am the king of madden it is impossible for me t o lose to any suck madden players if u challenge me u will die i am the greatest i cant be stopped word of advice get your gamne up before u challenge a player liik eme i am invincible
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perfect |
| A gamer from largo usa says (18/Nov/2003): |
this game was perfect. new owner mode is awesome. i love foolin around with my coaching staff and prices. the relocating and stadium name is very interesting. gameplay is realistic, you don't kill anyone unless they turn the ball over.the new playbooks make games easier. i also like when a player retires he becomes a coach.
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Madden 2004 is easily the best one so far. |
| Michael from Marshall, Ill, USA says (18/Nov/2003): |
Madden 2004 has new features such as Owner Mode, and better options on Create-A-Team. I love the new playmaker control, and there is always a person open to throw to. If you want a good game to waste away the time, I highly suggest Madden 2004. This is the best football game ever for any system.
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It's nothing compared to NCAA 2004! |
| Derrick from Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA says (16/Nov/2003): |
It doesn't have the atmosphere that NCAA 2004. I'm not sure what it is but nothing compares to NCAA 2004 not even a Madden. They need to pull whats good with NCAA 2004 and Madden 2004 andmake a football game that is great. I've yet to find a great football game.
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great game play except for playing against all madden |
| kev from morgantown, wv by way of the bronx, new york says (16/Nov/2003): |
the game is great, but when it comes to playing the computer at the all madden level it gets unrealistic.it doesn't matter what team you are playing, it's immpossible to run the ball and your qb never has any time to pass the ball.they also drop wide open passes.it's a major difference between all madden and all pro.
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Online Play |
| ZIGGY from FREMONT, USA says (13/Nov/2003): |
This part of the game still needs a lot of work. From the cheeze plays to cheaters online, they have taken away the football fun. Add punkbuster, challenge the play online isnt there, make online play all madden instead of all pro.If it's "IN THE GAME" THEN PUT IT IN THE ONLINE GAME AS WELL.
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Off the Hook |
| A gamer from Hollywood Florida says (10/Nov/2003): |
This game is off the hook. I think that all the new features are great and the training mode is good too. Madden has came very far. The instant replay's could use a little adjusting but overall I Love this game~ I this is going to only get better. I can't wait for 2005!!!!
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cant stop the pass |
| Big Stud from Nevada Usa says (9/Nov/2003): |
When ever i paly madden weather it 2002, 2003, 2004, i always will give up 300 yards passing and -10 yards rushing. and the QB will only complete 10-15 passes. its all about the big play!
I can never stop it. ill hold a team to 100 yards passing and 10pts till the 4th quarter then all of a sudden its all out big plays from there. there will be an 80 or 60 yard pass that just jacks me up. and its not like my DB falls down or misses a tackle or i send him on a blitz. he just dosent cover the WR. so why does this happen. i mean its with any team wheater its the number 1 or 2 or even #3 QB i cant stop this pass.
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This game is Great. The best Madden ever. The graphics are awesome. |
| Troy Edwards from Fall River ; Masssachusetts ; United States says (4/Nov/2003): |
This is the best game ever. The gameplay is the best. There's no game better. The graphics are awesome. It's almost real. The players look exactly like they do in real life. Anyone who don't think this Madden is the best has some issues. But lots of my friends say that they like Madden 2003 better.
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It's the best madden ever. hell Ya !! |
| bryan from usa says (2/Nov/2003): |
hell this game rocks it's the best Madden game. " If you like Football you should get this game.Email me and i will tell you my email is RevMille< remove me > at aol.com.Buy this you will thank me bitch you need to get this game you have to Madden 2004 is cool....
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Buy this game. It is the best Madden game yet. |
| Alexander S from Carlsbad, Califoenia says (2/Nov/2003): |
You should buy this game. If you love football this is the game for you. You can make your own team and you can make yourself a player on any team you want. This game is the best game. It is hard at first, but you get the hang of it. It becomes easier and easiet. I got this game because I am a football freak. This game rocks. I guarantee you will like it if you buy it. Buy this game. You will be sorry if you don't.
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Turnovers |
| MAchine from USA says (27/Oct/2003): |
To many fumbles when ur rank is on the line....very disturbing after playing for an hour, and u fumble at the end of a game...dumb!! also, there needs to be better run defences and plays that stop those stupid offenses that throw quick passes before you defenders can get to them that get them 6 yard gaines.
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i think madden was the best one so far. |
| carl from akron,ohio usa. says (20/Oct/2003): |
my review on madden 2004 was,that this game is the best football game out there right now.but mainly that this game has came along way from were it use to be,like with the play makers mode and the new franchise training camp modes.so keep up the good work.
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ok this game is good! |
| adam from salisbury says (19/Oct/2003): |
this is a good game overall and you would definaitly want to get it to play with your friends. Ok the only thing is jhon madden is so annoying every time you compleat a third down conversion. Also like he really is he states the obviose! It is great because it is realistic untill john madden gives you the wrong play so dont take them. The owners box is really cool if you are doing a franchise.
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I Have Seen True Happiness, It's Called Playmaker! |
| Sal Lagonia from Yorktown, New York. USA says (6/Oct/2003): |
The Playmaker feature on Madden '04 is a feature all football games should have. I've always wanted to lead recievers, direct blockers and direct my entire defense with a single button.
Owner mode is incredable. You have no idea how much fun it is to change your consession prices until you've done it. What about your ability to MOVE YOUR FRANCHISE?!?! I started as owner of the Panthers and hated my fairweather fans, so I moved up north to Washington, designing my own stadium, making the city pay half and even leased seating to local corperations! I even was able to hire Vinny Testeverde as my head coach a few years in!
The only thing this game is missing is a Hall of Fame. You go through some impressive seasons with some of your players, and you expect them to be inducted, then nothing.
When all is said and done though, this is by far the greatest football game I have ever played. Thank you Jon and EA sports for this wonderfull work of art.
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Didnt improve much... Stuck Players Galore! |
| Samwise from Madison WI says (2/Oct/2003): |
This game I believe is definetely overrated in that the gameplay is definetely offense favored like any other EA game. Also the playmaker passing is a bad idea... As a QB can you talk to a receiver that is 30 yards down field while 3 DE's are hunting you down. If this was eliminated then Vick wouldnt look like GOD anymore. Also when you come with blitzes guys just get stuck in the middle of the line. I am sorry but when Kendrell Bell blitzes he doesnt just run into a wall of O-Lineman... HE BLOWS BY THEM!!! The game has major flaws such as this which can be considered a cheat:
Pick a play in singleback normal or Shotgun 2Rb 3wr that involves a straight route with any receiver. Then audible into a fake punt (preferrably with a mobile Qb) Otherwise just slide with Qb immediately and press triangle to do the same play and just chuck it up to the WR running the straight route because all the defenders come charging in including the corners and safeties.
As far as the graphics goes they are the same as they always have been!
Madden is still annoying as hell and screws you over on his ask Madden option. The only new addition to the sound is the 18 track mix of songs which gets old after a few times listening to it.
I think Madden needs to take a major step up next year before the competition takes the big step and blows them away.
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this game is awesome and you would have to agree |
| Marshall from Boring,OR. says (30/Sep/2003): |
I have only had this game for a short time but it is awesome.there are new things that you can do like playmaker control and owner mode.at first I was not very psyched about football games but now I really like playing this game and thats a exmple of how good this game is.also me and my big bro. really like the songs played during the menu.the game also has good graphics and makes the players and coaches look real.I also thought that playmaker was a really good idea to put in this great game.and not once I thought the gameplay was unfair gliched or just plain stupid. man I am running out of words to tell you people how good a game this is but there are many good things about this game but I will try to write everything I can think of.this game also works on xbox live so you can plan and play together in different places whitch is very cool.my favorite team is the 49ers.my two favorite guys are owens and garcia and johnsons ok. and thats all I have to say.buh-bye yall
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