Guest DKnez Report post Posted August 9, 2004 Here in Columbus we arent getting it in until 6 but I was wondering if anybody has got it and what your thoughts are on the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scroby 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2004 Getting yours from Gamecrazy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DKnez Report post Posted August 9, 2004 im gettin from EB in the Polaris Mall tommarrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Tyler; Captain America 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2004 IGN says it's better than ESPN and the AI has been completely overhauled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Psycho Diablo 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2004 IGN says it's better than ESPN and the AI has been completely overhauled. Yeah, but it's IGN. The home of logical, unbiased reporting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2004 Heh, IGN couldn't review a game if a bad game bit them in the ass Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Lushus 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2004 well of course it's better than ESPN, but for 20 bucks, I'm prefectly content with ESPN... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2004 IGN says it's better than ESPN and the AI has been completely overhauled. Hmm...pro wasn't hard on ESPN, lets put it on All-Madden here, so we can say its a bad game. I'll rent it this weekend, and if I can still scortch through the defense like swiss cheese, I'm probably still playing Madden 2002 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Tyler; Captain America 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2004 If you play it on pro, it's always going to be easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2004 Usually I play pro for like the first two games just to get the feel for the game, then its up to All Pro on me for ESPN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aero 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2004 I don't plan on getting it for a while, but I was in a GameStop about an hour ago and the store was having a Madden party, with streamers hanging, confetti on the floor, NFL balloons, and potato chips. Then there were all the rabid football/Madden fans hanging around waiting for the shipment to arrive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mole 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2004 I get to wait till September 8th since I only have my PC now. Darrrrrrrrrrrrrr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOriginalOrangeGoblin 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2004 Got it. On All-Madden it's way harder than it was before and with the new defensive playmaker I've turned Indy(my franchise team) into a defensive juggernaut. After playing both already I can safely say: Madden >>> ESPN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2004 As big a Madden mark as I am I'm not allowed to get it because that's the only thing the better half knows to get me for Xmas. I told her if I don't get the special edition from Santa then someone's going to get a beating... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grenouille 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2004 I get to wait till September 8th since I only have my PC now. Darrrrrrrrrrrrrr Damn, another month? Oh well, I prefer PC anyway. $10 off from the PS2 price and another $15 from EA for B-Day makes it nicer. $25, isn't bad for Madden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nogoodnick 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2004 Got mine today from Gamecrazy. IMO its a lot better than Espn 2k5. The franchise mode from what ive seen is incredibly deep. Played two games so far but I havent really noticed the defense being improved. I can shut down the run but my brother killed me with the pass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B. Brian Brunzell 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2004 As big a Madden mark as I am I'm not allowed to get it because that's the only thing the better half knows to get me for Xmas. I told her if I don't get the special edition from Santa then someone's going to get a beating... The only problem with the Collector's Edition is that, from what I've been told by the dudes at EB, there's only one pressing of the collector's edition, and after thta, it's just the regular game. Luckly, I got mine already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dynamite Kido Report post Posted August 10, 2004 They guys at the EB where I got mine, said the same thing B. Brian. They also said that there are exclusive teams and uniforms that are ONLY on the collectors edition as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2004 The only problem with the Collector's Edition is that... The better half knows this, considering I've been reminding her everytime a commercial comes on TV... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B. Brian Brunzell 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2004 Well, here's to hoping she has a clue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tino Standard 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2004 Damn it, I was all set to be content with my copy of NCAA... Now, I'm hearing lots of good stuff about this year's Madden here, plus the collector's edition is only going to be around for a limited time... I might be conned into dropping 60 bucks on this after all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mole 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2004 I get to wait till September 8th since I only have my PC now. Darrrrrrrrrrrrrr Damn, another month? Oh well, I prefer PC anyway. $10 off from the PS2 price and another $15 from EA for B-Day makes it nicer. $25, isn't bad for Madden. Wait, you get $15 for your b-day? Mine is on September 4th, right before it comes out so it will be a good birthday present. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grenouille 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2004 I get to wait till September 8th since I only have my PC now. Darrrrrrrrrrrrrr Damn, another month? Oh well, I prefer PC anyway. $10 off from the PS2 price and another $15 from EA for B-Day makes it nicer. $25, isn't bad for Madden. Wait, you get $15 for your b-day? Mine is on September 4th, right before it comes out so it will be a good birthday present. Lol, my B-Day is September 4th too. I think if you register your game they'll send you one around your next B-Day. I got one last year too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2004 Well, here's to hoping she has a clue. Oh, she does. We've done this for 2 years now -- it's nothing more than a running gag now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kismet 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2004 So what's up with this game? 2K5 had fanboys and casual gamers alike giving feedback and accounts of the good and bad of the game. I've seen very little on this compared to 2k5(except for a select few). It's been a few days now. I'm tight on cash, and want to know if its worth it. I'm looking for a few varied views of the game, not the same 1-2 guys saying "This game rools, 2k5 suks". Anyone out there with an opinion who's played both? I've read that moneyplays are still there, this true? For made up rookies in future seasons, does it have a face-mapping feature like 2k5? Is it truly tougher than last years, or compared to 2k5? Any objective info would be nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2004 I have ESPN2K5 and even though Madden is no doubt, great, I am still skeptical on owning two NFL games at once, considering I barely have time as it, and the $20 was too good to pass up. So for someone who has both and who has played both and is unbiased or can be unbiased to compare the similar and different aspects.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exslade ZX 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2004 So what's up with this game? 2K5 had fanboys and casual gamers alike giving feedback and accounts of the good and bad of the game. I've seen very little on this compared to 2k5(except for a select few). It's been a few days now. I'm tight on cash, and want to know if its worth it. I'm looking for a few varied views of the game, not the same 1-2 guys saying "This game rools, 2k5 suks". Anyone out there with an opinion who's played both? I've read that moneyplays are still there, this true? For made up rookies in future seasons, does it have a face-mapping feature like 2k5? Is it truly tougher than last years, or compared to 2k5? Any objective info would be nice. That's just it..you're not gonna hear as much about Madden like when ESPN came out..because a lot of those people got ESPN and are satisfied. And most...although I know a lot will, but still most aren't gonna pay 70$ for two almost alike games...when they already payed a well spent 20$ for one of them.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kismet 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2004 Point well taken. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2004 If you want fancy bells and whistles, but a game not frustrating, and a quicker pace to the game. Madden If you want a game with a challenge, and a real flow towards an actual game (which can be frustrating). ESPN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2004 If you have an X-Box, get ESPN, Madden doesn't come close Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
