New Features Done Right
posted by C1stSarge (ALBRIGHTSVILLE, PA) Aug 22, 2006
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For the most part, this years Madden has brought with it the best from the past. The passing cone is still around, although its an option (you do get bonuses for using it though.)
Lead Blocking and the Highlight stick are great. I began a Superstar Career as a FB, drafted by the Texans and had a blast blocking for Davis. You don't realize until you play the position from their point of view what its really like. Every play that your superstar is on the field, you play as him and only him. This is so exciting because it really envelopes you in the action.
Franchise mode is solid, as are the new mini-games, although the 40 and the Bench Press have a bit of a learning curve. Again, unfortunately, things were left out of the 360 version, but none of the omissions were as ridiculous as leaving Campus Legend out of the NCAA game. Oh, and capitalism is still raging as one of the achievements requires you to import a draft class, i.e. have Madden AND NCAA.
While the Madden Gamer Levels are a bit unnecessary and somewhat useless, it is more rewarding than the Madden Challenge in the past. All in all, this game, while missing a few great features of old versions of itself, puts together a package on the 360 that is not only a gem to play, but is visually stunning as well. Simple things, like changing the team background and logos to the team that drafted you after the draft adds to the excitement of the draft (since you don't actually get to hear your name called.)
If you like football, check it out. If you liked NCAA, check it out. Its worth it.
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