CIS 587 Game Review: Madden 2004 for PlayStation 2
Basic Information Game Title: Madden 2004 for PS2 Company: Electronics Arts Producer: Jeremy Strauser Game Type:Sports Price:$49.99 new, $29.99 currently Hardware: Playstation 2
Quick Overview Latest edition of series since 1989 Benchmark in football video games Players can assume the following roles: –Owner –General Manager –Coach –Player
Story Line Build a winning franchise Take a NFL team to a Super Bowl victory May be the only chance to ever see the Lions win a Super Bowl
Player’s Role Take on as many roles as you wish Major role as player and coach Player actions include: –Pass to open receiver –Stiff arm a defender –‘Swim’ past a offensive linemen for a sack
Player’s Role (con’t) Franchise Mode –Player acts as a NFL franchise ownder –Send players to training camp –Scout, draft, and sign new players –Monitor fan support and revenue
User Interface
Game Play Four levels of difficulty –Rookie, Pro, All-Pro, All-Madden Rookie level is conducive to big plays Big play likelihood reduced as difficulty increased
Artwork Realistic action Actual NFL players used as models Facial features, dreadlocks, and tattoos
Artwork (con’t)
Sound & Music Al Michaels play-by-play commentary John Madden color commentary Realistic public announcer Realistic crowd noise
Strengths Realistic gameplay Realistic game presentation Licensed by NFLPA Realistic player capabilities –Michael Vick speed represented
Weaknesses Time management not realistic –Drive down field in less than 2 minutes with no timeouts with full playbook Computer play selection questionable
Summary Realistic action and gameplay Leader in football video games –ESPN game needs pricing strategy to break into Madden following Recommended for NFL fans
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