a good, fun football game
Sound 5/10
I'll start with the worst news first, just to get it over with. This games sound isn't good at all, and it really doesn't take that much away, but if it would've been good, it would've given so much more. Now, don't get me wrong the ''Special FX'' of the games sound is spectacular, but to tell you the truth, thats expected. Sure, the crowd sounds realistic, and the moans and yells of when someone gets hit is all good, but where the sound really drops is the commentary. Actually, I can't hardly think of any game with worse commentary (aside from another Madden game.) Anyway, John Madden might be the greatest king of football, and blah, blah, blah.. but when it comes to commentary, on video games.. he just can't get much worse. Of course, there's always the option to turn the commentary off, and I really, really praise Electronic Arts for adding that spectacular feature.
Gameplay 9/10
Yes, this game is extreme fun, but there is no doubt the gameplay is a bit ''madden-ized''. There are a couple of new gameplay features, and although the gameplay is practically the same as other madden games, it is fun nonetheless. The one thing that parts this gameplay from other football games(forgive me for comparing), is the fact that you really must use strategy, the defense really seems like they're thinking as a human would. What I mean is, you can't just use the same play-after-play as you would in other football games without the defense catching on. Sure, you might get away with two successful pas plays in a row, but the defense will then move to protect against that play, or any passing play. Of course, in turn, that would open up an opportunity for a breakaway run (which the defense may also be prepared for). What I'm ultimately say is, the AI in the game is very well done, and I really think it gives a more ''realistic'', yet very new, and fun experience.
Controls 10/10
I'm not going to drag on about how good these controls are so... there I said it, these controls are very good. On to the next section!
Graphics 10/10
Actually, the reason I bought this game was because of the graphics. I was walking through a video game store and I had picked up the Madden 2001 box. I turned it around and suddenly, I was immersed it amazement. The screenshots of the game were great, and the character models were.. perfect, they really did look like people. After getting a good recommendation for the game from the store clerk, I bought it. When I got home and turned the game on, I was nothing short of amazed. Truthfully, I expected less, and figured they just got some good luck with the screenshots, but I was wrong. The graphics were just as great if not better than what the box had shown. The instant replays are so greatly done, its hard to tell the difference between a real game, and the video game. Its so detailed you can se the seams in the football, and easily recognizable are the faces of each football player. I mean Jerome Bettis really looks like Jerome Bettis! Well, despite the fact that the gameplay is original and the AI is great, the graphics make this really shine. No doubt the game would still be worth buying without the beautiful graphics, but this really adds to the experience. It makes you feel more at home with the game, makes you feel like you're really there. Well, chalk up another great game for PS2. Go buy this now. NOW!
overall rating - 4/5Vollständige Rezension lesen
