Madden NFL 08
Why just watch NFL football on TV when you can take an active role in the game with Madden NFL 08 by Electronic Arts? Madden NFL 08 lets you control the running game like never before. Step up as the lead blocker to create a hole, then take control of the tailback and smash through, overpower, or slash away from would-be tacklers as you fight for every yard. Innovative rushing controls give you a game-breaking ground attack featuring all-new jukes, cutbacks, and the distinct running styles of your favorite backs. Between the tackles or in the open field, run to daylight with Madden NFL 08. Bust out player-specific running styles matching those of real NFL players (e.g., smaller backs slash to break tackles, while bigger runners bowl over defenders in the open field). All-new jukes, cutbacks, and power moves Scout collegiate prospects with the all-new NFL Draft Scouting System Watch players impact their teams with the new Franchise Player Roles feature Use actual plays from your favorite team's defensive playbook to shut down the running game, pressure the quarterback, or force key turnovers
Madden NFL 08 Accessories
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Madden NFL 08 Reviews
Maybe I'm just too old and set in my ways, but I'm in no way ready for the stellar graphics and arcade feel of the 360 version. Sometimes your running back is obviously down when he fumbles, but the referees still call the play against you. Another nice little quirk appears in the Superstar mode. If you're running the ball, you might like to avoid the route that could put you directly in the path of MLB Brian Urlacher.
Sometimes you will see a player get "stuck" behind another or whatever. There may be a tad more polish to this year's game, but it still plays essentially like 07 and earlier. Before this year, you had no choice of which team you'd be selected by in the draft. I bought Madden 08 initially for the 360 and absolutely hated it. Indeed, if you pick, say, the Colts and you're a QB, it's very likely that you'll be the back up to the back up-in other words, you'll still be #3 on the depth chart if not #4. Don't think, however, that your superstar will be #1 on the depth chart. Say, for example, you're playing on offense against the Bears.
If you're a diehard Cowboys fan, just imagine how sick you'd be if picked by the Redskins or 49ers. You'll certainly want to avoid passing in the direction of CB Nathan Vasher if at all possible. On this year's game you now have the option of being selected by your favorite team. My son likes it though, but then again he always preferred Blitz and other arcade-style football titles over the more realistic ones like Madden or Sega's series. This year's game still has a few of the minor glitches occasionally found on last year's version. All of these things, however, are forgiveable. To me, it's still classic Madden.
Essentially, pulling back on the left trigger will highlight which players on both your team and the opponent possess "weapons." This is actually quite helpful. In my eyes, though, that's a good thing. The new "weapons" icon found on the 360 and PS3 versions is found here as well. Obviously, there are some roster updates and purists will find that reason enough in itself to spend for 08. Since last year's game, there are only minor improvements in Madden 08 for the Xbox and PS2.
First of all, I own both an Xbox and the newer 360. Perhaps your team is beating the competition 42-0 in the middle of the fourth quarter and the opponent still "goes for it" on 4th down and 25 when, in reality, most teams would kick a field goal just to avoid the shut out. This is indeed one of the few improvements featured on 08 sorely missing on its predecessor. That, by the way, perfectly describes Madden 08 on the PS3 and 360-too much like an arcade game.
I haven't owned a Madden since '96 on the Genesis, and planned on it being that way for a while. Through friends, I had played Madden as recently as 2005, and never came away too impressed. I spent hours on franchise mode, from actual games to signing draft picks to improving players in training camp. As I haven't played Madden 07/06 etc consistently, I cannot comment on whether this is "just a roster update of old Madden's, etc." But as an outsider, and a longtime video gamer, I highly recommend Madden 08.
The only negatives I can find are a cumbersome menu interface/save system, and an AI offense too reliant on big plays (Computer's end of game stats are realistic, but too many big plays and 3 and outs, not enough real drives). Upon putting the game in, I was pleasantly surprised, and unpleasently hooked. I've been a loyal 2k sports customer, and since Madden got NFL rights, I've stuck by my NFL 2k5. When I learned Madden 08 would be the last xbox title, I decided now would be the time to indulge in this forbidden game.
Realistic gameplay, excellent graphics, and a deep franchise mode.
Fun to play, but still can't make half time adjustment cause that option is grayed out. Love the game save feature, every game should allow you to save a game in progress. As a owner of the 360 also, that line adjustment feature should have been in the 360 version as well. It does look better than last year, a little. The key for me is being able to make defensive adjusments with the line. Been that way on all the Maddens.
For christmas 07 I purchased Madden 08 for my 13 year grandson.He is playing it as I write this.He tells me the graphics and choices he has in this game are "awesome",so I guess it's more that good.A good purchase for a gamer as I have been told by many.
I have been a madden fan since the beginning. I think that the 2008 is a great game, enjoy.
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