I know 08 gets a lot of acclaim because of its PC Modding scene. Madden 2004 is arguably the best title in the franchise to date and comparable to the best in other gaming franchises. Get Madden 08's PC version with the FF/FI mod! Updated: Feb 8, 2013 4:52 pm. > Football Add a Comment. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. 21 days ago. Additional comment actions. Unlike recent games, Franchise Mode was incredibly deep, giving players the ability to do all kinds of things that are impossible in modern Madden. The Madden franchise has been around for over 30 years, dating back to its inaugural game in 1988. . Press J to jump to the feed. I simply want a game with solid gameplay and a fun Franchise Mode with longevity. I would say 2008. Its most notablefeature is the arcade-style gameplay that keeps things at a fast pace and never drags the action along. Also coaches past seasons all stop at 06. Press J to jump to the feed. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Many would agree that Madden 13 is the worst of the series. This milestone is a major one for the future of the franchise and helped lead to some of the series best years. So yes other than 07 Madden 12 would be something to look into playing given the time. Although I played some Madden, I never sunk enough time into one to call my own. 10 NFL Fever (1999-2003) NFL Fever 2000 was Microsoft's attempt to gain a foothold in the football simulation market with a Microsoft PC exclusive. 09 adds toe taps on sidelines and still has madden cards. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. Here are the best and worst Madden games. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. A common theme on distinguishing the good from the bad on this list is to review the play modes available and see what the installment added or modified for the franchise. Lastly, I think 2K5 got a ton of love for two big reasons: the presentation was amazing and the game was only $20 compared to the original higher price of Madden back then. 11-12 all 09 rookies n higher and a bunch of other players career stats say n/a. The main issues I think it has are DB play and you cant flip run play directions this was added in 04 with the Playmaker Feature. Haha he was around for awhile, thats a classic. But 07 is the one with the most to do in franchise and an actual radio show that will discuss your prior games, upcoming games, season stats, have fans call in and discuss football. Tyler is an active DJ and future YouTuber who enjoys Magic: the Gathering, League of Legends, and Final Fantasy. Since it might be a while until another really good title comes along, its worth checking out more of the well-received games in the series. You maybe asking why Im not adding ESPN NFL 2k5 to the discussion. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. For starters, this game had arguably one of the best franchise modes in Madden history, as there were actual impacts on players having a strong or bad season, and they hit an automatic regression upon reaching certain age thresholds. The Pelicans fell in their most recent matchup 101-93 against the Magic on Monday. Highlighted by introducing the Infinity Engine to the Madden franchise, Madden 13 brought new physics into the game. Will say quite a few ratings are questionable lol, 12 was fantastic,but I don't know how it was on ps2. I would vote Madden 20. This years title took everything that made Madden 06 great and added to it. Lastly, I enjoy recruiting players more than dealing with their contracts and stuff but since I have a few business degrees, Im actually looking forward to getting back into the business side of things with football. Since it might be a while until another really good title comes along, its worth checking out more of the well-received games in the series. Previous Thread Operation Sports Forums For the Xbox, it is slightly better-looking than its PS2 and GameCube counterparts, but that's it. Besides, you can turn off the Vision Cone feature so theres that. Currently playing 2009 which is great for me (a Pats fan) because they are STACKED. . Its like a shootout and it can make for an exciting change of pace for us that really . Next Thread Unfortunately, Madden NFL 06features player appearances that seem like a bit of a joke, with character models stuck with silly expressions. This entry didnt waste time in needless fluff and kept things simple. Many remember Madden 2004 because of how overpowered Michael Vick was from out of the backfield. Thank you in advance for your help! kjjackson96 1 yr. ago. 5 items, Sign up for the For The Win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, Jackson: "We have a bunch of regular-season wins. . Madden Cards stuck around for a few years before being phased out for good, which is a shame. The lack of technical improvements ultimately undermines any of the fun factors this title might have. It didn't talk about specific stats. First, Ive always enjoyed the college football game more even though I follow the NFL game heavily and consistently. Accidentally hit 03. 1. its week 1 and the 49ers take on the . Which year is best to you since 16 and why? When it comes to the very best of the Madden series, two games clearly stand above the crowd. Madden 07 in my humble opinion has the very best balance for the PS2 era of Madden football.. Madden 12 for ps2 would be an option to play seeing that the game has a nice franchise mode and the player movement still maintains an organic style of play. After playing a few games, I was surprised to find they kept the exact same game engine from Madden 07. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Aside from a few . PS2 Game Build Your Own Lot, Buy More, Save More! By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. That came from this entry. Any suggestions for a deep Franchise and a decent Superstar mode. Madden NFL 2003 is the best Madden game. This version, like others, is simply the previous version with updated rosters and certain modifications to gameplay features and is far from the best of the year. 08 playbooks seem to be more old school nfl. #Madden #PlayStation2 #pcsx2 Make sure y'all subscribe to my channel Follow me on my Gaming Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ron323gaming/Follow me on my. That said, Some might be surprised to see this game rank this highly on the list, especially when compared to games like, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Last weekend, I boughtMadden 09 at a local used game store for two reasons. 08 adds player weapons. I've been modding 08 data this past week. | Id consider 10 just to have rookie maclin n mccoy to go with Jackson. Many refer to those franchise modes as the best and deepest, while also praising the gameplay of those two games. Opinions will vary. youtube.com/mrhurriicane/join Here on my MrHurriicane channel I foc. I dont know much about the rest. They also made franchise mode a bit deeper and worked on the defensive side of things. Madden 05 has the BEST soundtrack though so I might buy it soon! Required fields are marked *. Highlighted by introducing the . In Madden 08 on the Xbox/PS 2 you can scout every starter on the opponents team and get a detailed report. This installment brought to the table somany features that are still used or missed in current titles. Best franchise mode in the entire series in my opinion. RELATED:Sony: 10 Greatest PlayStation Franchises, Ranked According To Units Sold. 2001 was still too new for NextGen, 2005 was still pretty fun and had Tony Brunos radio show, but Vick and Shotty Tight was still too overpowered. This was also arguably the deepest Superstar Mode has ever been, making for an all-around great experience. With the slider set its golden. Disregarding game play and speaking purely on franchise mode. What a legend that man is. The go-to source for comic and superhero movies. Join. Starting off the disappointments, well first visit Madden 18. The best place for this list to start is where the franchise itself began in 1988. However, it cant be denied that the quasi-gambling simulator is incredibly popular with its current community. You may think I should just play Madden 06 because I play NCAA Football 06 the most, but thats not really the case. Damian Lillard scored a team-leading 25 points for the Trail Blazers in the loss. To be clear, were only talking about the GameCube, PS2, and Xbox versions of this game. There are only so many times that audiences can let it slide how the. features player appearances that seem like a bit of a joke, with character models stuck with silly expressions. The games soundtrack is another yawner, feeling drab and boring as its unable to really set the mood for a big sport such as this. The presence of many bugs and glitches means that completing a match is its own accomplishment if things dont get messed up halfway through. True, its since been surpassed by deeper, better-looking games, but its impossible to imagine Maddens greatest moments without Madden 99. I remember playing Madden 2005 more than the rest but not enough to declare it the best by any means. Debuting in 1988 with John Madden Football, EA's NFL franchise has seen many ups and downs over the years. Ive never given it a serious shot, but I know it supposedly has very solid gameplay. For me, that game is the best Madden of all time. And the past three years has been a total disaster of epic proportions. The one where you could sign Jeremy Bloom the skiier. RELATED:Every Madden Release Of The 2010s, Ranked According To Metacritic. The only differences I noticed were the TD celebrations, new in-game presentations most notably the scoreboard, a better soundtrack and some more game modes. This is the most recently accomplished Madden game from top to bottom. Those who enjoy it love the mode, and we definitely follow their logic. 1 Worst - Madden NFL 13. 06 is the last game with good sim stats that is to say, RB1 vs RB2 stats after 06 start getting wonky as hell which brings down the relative quality of all RBs in the game since only the top RB is getting carries. I miss it. It doesn't appear in any feeds, and anyone with a direct link to it will see a message like this one. Unlike current games experiencing similar issues, these weren't the funny kind. Given that it is based on the actual National Football League, there is little room for variety on what the game is; however, a few times over the years, the franchise has seen its game modes restructured with new modes and significant revisions. But franchise specifically because of the Tony Bruno show, local/national newspapers, training camp, etc. Just always was a blast for me. Youre talking my love language with those years, 03 isnt the best but it my favorite due to nostalgia. I own Madden 02, 05, 07 , 08, 09, 10, and 12 for the PS2 and I have had the most fun playing 07. The popular Truck Stick was made even more deadly with the Highlight Stick, giving more agile players an added sense of shiftiness. Hands down 2005 for me. Some people played Madden for franchise mode and team building. Add in 2k5, man what a time to be alive that was. I don't know if it's the best but I have the best memories of playing the one with Polamalu and Fitz on the cover. For the first time, Madden went online with Madden 2003. Face of the Franchise mode is a horrible repurposing of Longshot assets which further muddles Franchise Mode in a poor attempt at mimicking a decent career mode. It makes it more immersive. I've spent a ton of time playing NCAA even since its demise. Press J to jump to the feed. . Your email address will not be published. Featuring a traditional style of play, while there are no real surprises in store, Madden NFL 2002is also an enjoyable affair since the game remains straightforward and easy to use. To be fair, Madden 18 wasnt bad. On the flip side, commentary and presentation missed the mark. More modern Madden games have certainly played better than Madden 12, but the sheer breadth of content gives it the last spot in this list. For more information, please see our 08 could have received votes because of Player Weapons but it didn't have the Tony Bruno Show. 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