Post by pain on Sept 6, 2005 21:08:56 GMT
Okay this has been a long time coming. So here it is:
Madden 06
Unlike last year's Madden which basically only added better graphics. Let us never speak of Tony Bruno again, even though he is back for this game. *shivers* This game actually adds new flavor to a previously dried up franchise. And this new edition is the superstar mode. In this mode you create your own superstar starting with choosing your parents. Then you take an IQ test and sign an agent. Then you begin your career as a rookie starting with the NFL draft. You work your way from apartment to loft to mansion. Along the way you get sponsorships and movie deals.
A short recap of my superstar mode thus far:
I chose my parents. My dad was a hall of fame running back so Halfback became my position. I got 90% on my IQ test. I went on to be drafted to the Bengals. I then received a movie deal for the movie Nerds and Dawrves, which I promptly turned down. After a few games with the Bengals I demanded a trade and went to the Panthers. After one practice I demanded another trade I went to the Jaguars. As of now I'm still there and will get back to you when I advance further. But back to the game itself.
The graphics are even better in this version, except for the fact that the crowd still looks 2 dimensional. The sound is awesome. Gotta love the sound of pure bone crunching tackles. The only problem I had with this is the controls. While I like the addition of the truck stick, which is basically the hit stick but for offense. I hate most of the other controls. Most of all I hate the QB vision. On the Gamecube you have to adjust the cone of vision with the c-stick. This can be a hassle especially when you keep going over the receiver you want. I combat this by switching by hot routes before the snap.
Final Rating: 9.5
This is a great football game. Its not perfect but seeing as EA sports just signed a contract with the NFL making them the only licensed developer of NFL players and games if you want a NFL game you have no choice.
Madden 06
Unlike last year's Madden which basically only added better graphics. Let us never speak of Tony Bruno again, even though he is back for this game. *shivers* This game actually adds new flavor to a previously dried up franchise. And this new edition is the superstar mode. In this mode you create your own superstar starting with choosing your parents. Then you take an IQ test and sign an agent. Then you begin your career as a rookie starting with the NFL draft. You work your way from apartment to loft to mansion. Along the way you get sponsorships and movie deals.
A short recap of my superstar mode thus far:
I chose my parents. My dad was a hall of fame running back so Halfback became my position. I got 90% on my IQ test. I went on to be drafted to the Bengals. I then received a movie deal for the movie Nerds and Dawrves, which I promptly turned down. After a few games with the Bengals I demanded a trade and went to the Panthers. After one practice I demanded another trade I went to the Jaguars. As of now I'm still there and will get back to you when I advance further. But back to the game itself.
The graphics are even better in this version, except for the fact that the crowd still looks 2 dimensional. The sound is awesome. Gotta love the sound of pure bone crunching tackles. The only problem I had with this is the controls. While I like the addition of the truck stick, which is basically the hit stick but for offense. I hate most of the other controls. Most of all I hate the QB vision. On the Gamecube you have to adjust the cone of vision with the c-stick. This can be a hassle especially when you keep going over the receiver you want. I combat this by switching by hot routes before the snap.
Final Rating: 9.5
This is a great football game. Its not perfect but seeing as EA sports just signed a contract with the NFL making them the only licensed developer of NFL players and games if you want a NFL game you have no choice.
