North America Japan Europe Australia; PC: Aug 14, 2007: PS3: Aug 14, 2007: Oct 5, 2007: Aug 30, 2007: Xbox 360: Aug 14, 2007: Sep 20, 2007: Aug 31, 2007: Aug 23, 2007 SoftDrinkTV did a review of Madden 25 and featured me in the end of the video. Those who enjoy it love the mode, and we definitely follow their logic. 04 is my favorite game, but it has a serious balancing problem in that the playmaker feature and the balancing of the passing game make offense way too easy. Franchise is deep and fun in any of the older Maddens you have. Which year is best to you since 16 and why? The Xbox 360 version cut several of the best features as the developer had to learn how to harness the new technology. But 07 is the one with the most to do in franchise and an actual radio show that will discuss your prior games, upcoming games, season stats, have fans . Ever been playing Madden and notice that you needed to shift your offensive line or adjust your play without changing it entirely? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The year before they tore it down and gave us CCM/CFM and the XP nonsense. 08 best to for continuity in that. Ultimately, Madden NFL 06 is a highly playable game of football, but in comparison with the leaps forward the franchise has made in previous years, 06 feels like a false start. Upon the release of the original Xbox, Microsoft moved the franchise from the PC to the home console. Now that this site covers football games in general, I think it is time for me to invest many hours into one of the Playstation 2 Madden games. On top of that, Madden 10 offered several new gameplay tweaks, particularly the rating adjustment, that helped make the game feel more realistic. Updated: Feb 8, 2013 4:52 pm. I wasn'teven upset about it. This was also arguably the deepest Superstar Mode has ever been, making for an all-around great experience. Still some good mods on pc for it as well. Best Franchise Mode in 2021: NBA 2K22. . Featuring a traditional style of play, while there are no real surprises in store, Madden NFL 2002is also an enjoyable affair since the game remains straightforward and easy to use. 09 adds toe taps on sidelines and still has madden cards. Add in 2k5, man what a time to be alive that was. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. If you have a PS2 or a computer that can run emulators I strongly suggest playing madden 07/08. More modern Madden games have certainly played better than Madden 12, but the sheer breadth of content gives it the last spot in this list. Madden 2002 isnt much better than 2003. The Madden series has definitely seen better days as the franchise is experiencing a downturn in quality. Why im leaning towards it. 306. r/Madden. For the actual football portion, the gameplay was consistent with other entries and didnt noticeably regress in any category. That was my first Madden. However, since it has been so long since I played any of them, Im going into these games as a newbie and with fresh eyes. Featuring a traditional style of play, while there are no real surprises in store. Madden 10. By the point of this games release, consoles hadprogressed enoughto allow for solidgraphics. The Madden franchise has been around for over 30 years, dating back to its inaugural game in 1988. . Madden 2002 is the best game of simulation-style football on any platform. Some people played Madden for franchise mode and team building. To start, this game introduced the Longshot story mode which many fans enjoyed. Madden 07 is just a complete package from top to bottom. 1 / 3. That's the pinnacle of NFL games IMO; superior gameplay that was equally fun and challenging, a great training camp, awesome franchise mode, throwback teams and in-depth playbooks and rosters too. A one-stop shop for all things video games. On this occasion, the focus on the offensive side of things keeps the interest ticking. Doing nothing to fix major issues and arguably presenting an updated version of Madden 17 lands Madden 18 on the lower tier of titles for the franchise. I never played a Madden till 14. Timestamps:00:00-0. Has player roles. Oof such good points. Franchise is deep and fun in any of the older Maddens you have. Similar to Madden 06, we're specifically singling out the GameCube, PS2, and Xbox versions of Madden 07. It may not be a revolutionary title, but the matches are certainly entertaining due to the hard-hitting nature of the gameplay. Just always was a blast for me, Oh, and it was the last game with my guy Jake "The Snake" Plummer. The Madden series has been around for more than 30 years now and has pumped out 32 titles across several generations of consoles. The popular Truck Stick was made even more deadly with the Highlight Stick, giving more agile players an added sense of shiftiness. It doesn't appear in any feeds, and anyone with a direct link to it will see a message like this one. It would say generic lines like "They (almost always uses pronouns) had a good game last week." Many would agree that Madden 13 is the worst of the series. For its time, however, this game was amazing. 08 adds player weapons. To start, John Madden Football featured 11 on 11 football, which is the same size as an actual football team. I've started back playing 07 as we speak. Introduced a new game mode thathad very little football gameplay and rehashed the same formula as the previous installment. This creative streak was what truly propelled the series into a critically acclaimed one. PS2 Madden 05-10 are all bangers for Franchise mode. features player appearances that seem like a bit of a joke, with character models stuck with silly expressions. That said, Some might be surprised to see this game rank this highly on the list, especially when compared to games like, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Oof such good points. Superstar mode really peaked in 07, was so much fun. This year I decided to play as a coach instead of an owner (switched to try it out after some recommendations) for the 1st time and every week has something going on. Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. Franchise might have issues but I wouldnt know. That said, Madden 06 gave birth to Superstar mode, which let players guide an NFL rookie all the way to the Hall of Fame. There is also the Create-A-Playbook feature in Madden that I would love to use but that feature has several little flaws to keep me from using it too much. This years Madden will forever be remembered for the start of Madden Ultimate Team. The year before they tore it down and gave us CCM/CFM and the XP nonsense. Madden NFL 07 on the PlayStation 2, original Xbox, and Nintendo GameCube was the greatest Madden game of all time. I like and miss the Tony Bruno touch to Franchise but it wasn't quite as imersive as you're describing. Every modern Madden is used with broken Madden 25 code with updated graphics. Ive never given it a serious shot, but I know it supposedly has very solid gameplay. Additional comment actions. within the Madden NFL Football forums. 11-12 all 09 rookies n higher and a bunch of other players career stats say n/a. I owned Madden 2001, 2005, 06, and 07 for PS2. For the Xbox, it is slightly better-looking than its PS2 and GameCube counterparts, but that's it. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Last weekend, I bought Madden 09 at a local used game store for two reasons. By the point of this games release, consoles hadprogressed enoughto allow for solidgraphics. Just got PS2 emulation set up on my PC and ordered this off Ebay. Boasting powerful graphics and fun, fast gameplay, NFL Fever had the potential to challenge . It should be noted that by around 05 or 06 or so the way players progressed became markedly worse which led to way too many players becoming 90 OVR. Lead Blocker Control wasnt game-changing, but it did let players more easily set up lanes for their running back. If you have an Xbox One/PS4 get either Madden 18, 20 or 21 because they're cheap on Amazon and you can relocate teams and customize players and positions (you can in 19 but the gameplay sucks). Youre talking my love language with those years, 03 isnt the best but it my favorite due to nostalgia. > Football Press J to jump to the feed. The games soundtrack is another yawner, feeling drab and boring as its unable to really set the mood for a big sport such as this. 07 and above. Madden 07 is and likely will always be my favorite. Besides, you can turn off the Vision Cone feature so theres that. But I've found teams in '08 act in strange ways. The positive to this is I can come up with some pretty deep pro style-ish offenses that I normally dont recommend in the NCAA games. Postby minotauri Wed Jul 20, 2022 12:31 am. Besides these controls, Madden 2004 also introduced the option to play Franchise Mode as an owner. Highlighted by introducing the Infinity Engine to the Madden franchise, Madden 13 brought new physics into the game. To start, this was the title that added Playmaker Controls to the franchise. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Need for Speed: Underground 2 (PS2, 2004) Tested Working Black Label CIB at the best online prices at eBay! But I must say Madden 20, Copyright 1998-2019 Operation Sports LLC | Core, MLB The Show 23 Diamond Dynasty Feature Premiere Analysis, What's New With eFootball 2023 and the V2.4 Update. Based on those factors, here are the best and worst of the franchise. Nobody expected this game to be perfect, but fans did expect a more robust showing as the franchise made its debut on the new generation of consoles. within the Madden NFL Football forums. This game exists because there had to be an annual release, and there was. I like '06 because of its engaging franchise mode, with radio, newspaper, RFA etc. 06 is the last game with good sim stats that is to say, RB1 vs RB2 stats after 06 start getting wonky as hell which brings down the relative quality of all RBs in the game since only the top RB is getting carries. Despite a nice and polished feel, this title fails to hold the hearts of fans. Since it might be a while until another really good title comes along, its worth checking out more of the well-received games in the series. Many remember Madden 2004 because of how overpowered Michael Vick was from out of the backfield. 1 Worst - Madden NFL 13. Allowing players to push through defenders as the ball carrier created one of the most impactful functions the franchise has seen to date, and players still scramble to get that last push off on defenders in order to fight for more yards. Like Madden 2002 and 2003, you can freely switch these next two around, and we wouldnt blame you. I'm going to start off by saying I love the NFL but do not play any Maddens that they have released the past six years (the last one that is tolerable is Madden 25). 12 was so under the radar and came outta nowhere as a solid game, kind of like how Peyton Hollis came out of nowhere to get on the cover. Unlike recent games, Franchise Mode was incredibly deep, giving players the ability to do all kinds of things that are impossible in modern Madden. Most consider 05 the best Madden ever, and Franchise was its prized mode. I would say 2008. > Football First off, my apologies if this has been asked in the past. First, Ive always enjoyed the college football game more even though I follow the NFL game heavily and consistently. Jerami Grant's Portland Trail Blazers (29-32) host the New Orleans Pelicans (30-32) at Moda Center on Wednesday, March 1. Operation Sports Forums For prices, Madden 21 is roughly $15-$20, Madden 18 is $5-$20 and Madden 20 is at $10. Now we want a ring.". This is a discussion on Which Madden has the best franchise mode? Madden 20 is probably the best gameplay, but it is far from the best franchise mode. Thats not to say all games have been this way, as the lack of quality titles has actually made fans appreciate the entries that are a cut above the rest. OOTB it's hard to say for me, they are mostly so underwhelming and get boring after a few seasons. Madden 07 is the best because its the last one with the Tony Bruno radio show. Trade for AP and Calvin Johnson lol, 07 is better than 08 for a deep franchise in my opinion, youre just missing low hit sticks. 03 is probably the first Modern Madden game worth playing. Madden NFL 13 - 83 (2012) . NEXT:15 PS3 Games that Still Need to be Remastered. . 10 NFL Fever (1999-2003) NFL Fever 2000 was Microsoft's attempt to gain a foothold in the football simulation market with a Microsoft PC exclusive. With the slider set its golden. There are only so many times that audiences can let it slide how the. List If all time, no doubt for me its 2008 (especially if on PC and modded). The go-to source for comic and superhero movies. All I can tell you is that Madden 07 was my favorite from them. Previous Thread Edited through a ton of changes to modernize the internal databases so franchise works seamlessly finally among team name and city changes. Some of the games have scored a touchdown, while some have pelted the ball into the stands. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . Lets face it, NFL games, especially for the PS2 games, offer much less variety in terms of offensive schemes. This shouldnt be too hard to find as outside of the Vision Cone feature in Madden 06, I dont think the Madden games were pumped with goofy game-breaking features like NCAA Football 07-11 had. Coming into the 2021 slate of sports games, I think we were hoping this category would be a little more competitive than it ended up being. That's the pinnacle of NFL games IMO; superior gameplay that was equally fun and challenging, a great training camp, awesome franchise mode, throwback teams and in-depth playbooks and rosters too. | and our our NCAANEXT team is working on a PS2 mod for Madden 06/08. Best PS2 Madden: Madden 2005 (Legend Game) Best PS3 Madden: Madden 12 (Average Game) Best PS4 Madden: Madden 18 (Bad Game) There was not a single decent Madden game on the PS4/One Era, in my opinion. I almost missed out on 07 because I spent a ton of time on 06, but when I got it I was really pleasantly surprised with how good it was. That said, there have been years where the games were truly great examples of what good, simulation-style football should be. gameplay features should have been implemented differently. Will have to say Madden 12at least the last one I played multiple seasons in. Not that this is a bad thing, but its something to keep in mind. It makes it more immersive. I meant to say play 05. I loved the gameplay of 07 and this was the exact same with just updated rosters. 21 days ago. Since M16, Id also vote 20. Madden 07 in my humble opinion has the very best balance for the PS2 era of Madden football.. Madden 12 for ps2 would be an option to play seeing that the game has a nice franchise mode and the player movement still maintains an organic style of play. No play option is more beloved throughout the Madden franchise than Franchise Mode, where players take over as the coach of an NFL franchise and play through multiple seasons, managing their team to victory. In this years game you finally have to make some tough roster decisions unlike in previous maddens where it was to easy to re-sign all of your top players. RELATED:Every Madden Release Of The 2010s, Ranked According To Metacritic. Hands down 2005 for me. New installments in the franchise are released each year,as they seek to update the roster and add new features that improve and enhance gameplay for the newest version. This installment brought to the table somany features that are still used or missed in current titles. Valid opinion, I really thought they were fun from M08 down but I value the input . It was a new level of depth for the franchise that remains a high watermark for the series to this day. Best franchise mode in the entire series in my opinion. And the past three years has been a total disaster of epic proportions. His favorite wrestler is Bray Wyatt, favorite sports team is the Indianapolis Colts, and favorite video game franchise is Fallout. Can't wait to play a true franchise mode in 4K upscaling with the emulator. , My favorite madden is 05 so Im gonna say that one but 12 was solid too. I do love anywhere from 03-08. Madden 07/08 is your best bet for franchise and superstar. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Between those two, I would vote for 07 for the Bruno radio show. 1064 sold. This wouldnt have been so bad if it hadnt necessitated the omission of gameplay features fans loved in the older modes. . 1 Madden NFL 2003 (95) Madden 2003 is the highest-rated game of the franchise on Metacritic. Issues with photos ran rampant, player rosters were incorrect, and fans were furious over changes that were improperly made. Ordered Madden 05 and Madden 07 on PS2 from eBay for some nostalgia-filled fun. ForUntoOblivionSoar, CT Pitbull, Sucram7777 and 2 others like this. But I ran into the old bug where it locks up your CFM when you exit a game after you play it. 05 is the reverse of 04 Offense was so strong in 04 that they made defense ridiculous in 05. This entry didnt waste time in needless fluff and kept things simple. the most important features, to me, are active player roles, progression through the . From the ability to create a team from scratch to the free-agent bidding war, this was the last time most players were happy with Franchise Mode. Privacy Policy. Although I played some Madden, I never sunk enough time into one to call my own. Thank you in advance for your help! Correct! I also liked the year Fitzgerald and Polamalu were on the cover and progression wasnt based on stats, I'm in the same boatonly buying Madden maybe at best every other year. Running back Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk graced the cover of the game. Madden: 8 Best Games In The Series (& 7 Worst). Sony: 10 Greatest PlayStation Franchises, Ranked According To Units Sold, many other video games currently on the market, 15 PS3 Games that Still Need to be Remastered. The first appearance of Franchise Mode came in Madden NFL 99. As football is Americas most-watched sport, the series always tops the charts as the best-selling sports video game. My favorite player ever was the cover athlete: Brett Favre. While it didnt necessarily look like a real football game, technology wasnt what it is today, and there is a very good reason the original spawned a sequel. Just always was a blast for me. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. RELATED:Sony: 10 Greatest PlayStation Franchises, Ranked According To Units Sold. Even at the time, the mode was astoundingly more in-depth than its modern-day counterparts, like QB1 and Face of the Franchise. Once you answer the poll, please share your thoughts in the comment section below, your opinion means a lot more than just saying which one you like best. This version, like others, is simply the previous version with updated rosters and certain modifications to gameplay features and is far from the best of the year. I think it was the player roles working so well that made the game great . retains the fun elements of previous games without making obvious attempts to hide its lack of originality. If you cant remember playing Madden 09, youre not alone. I'm not sure about 08 but the Madden 07 superstar mode is excellent, and pretty much any PS2 franchise mode is deeper than anything on current consoles. Below is a list of every PS2 Madden game I own. You could now control everything from your coaching staff to how much your stadium charged for hot dogs. Sent from my SM-S727VL using Operation Sports mobile app. A broad Career mode, fun . In fact, you could easily switch the order, and we wouldnt be too upset. The main issues I think it has are DB play and you cant flip run play directions this was added in 04 with the Playmaker Feature. '08 is better gameplay wise in my opinion. Best. Probably have to go with Madden 12. This years title took everything that made Madden 06 great and added to it. Join. Here are the best and worst Madden games. Really helps cpu draft logic and logic in general. Im doing a lions franchise now, some good free agents iirc. John Madden Football has not aged very well today, and its unlikely that anyone will be clamoring to play the original title. The developer also layered in quality gameplay and in-depth options across the various modes, providing a foundation that EA rode for the next few years to great success. The 2003 edition had many firsts, as it . Ultimate Team is a divisive play mode, and it was far from perfect at inception. Some might be surprised to see this game rank this highly on the list, especially when compared to games like Madden 06 and Madden 2002/2003. Ordered Madden 05 and Madden 07 on PS2 from eBay for some nostalgia-filled fun. But 07 is the one with the most to do in franchise and an actual radio show that will discuss your prior games, upcoming games, season stats, have fans call in and discuss football. I don't want to play online, just my own, offline mode. Disregarding game play and speaking purely on franchise mode. On the flip side, commentary and presentation missed the mark. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I like Madden 09 a lot personally. I own Madden 02, 05, 07 , 08, 09, 10, and 12 for the PS2 and I have had the most fun playing 07. Plus having a couple more great young players in without worrying that the ncaa imports tune high 90 speed players like maclin to 90 or less in madden, Your email address will not be published. Back in Madden 10, the game mode wasnt as insidious as it is today. I've spent a ton of time playing NCAA even since its demise. Theres also an unfortunate glitch where the RT whiffs his block so hard on passing plays that its literally impossible to get the ball out. Opinions will vary. At least in my opinion. All in all, a good balance in team tactics allows this title to remain in memory. Damian Lillard scored a team-leading 25 points for the Trail Blazers in the loss. The tony rose radio show years being my favorite. > Madden NFL Football 06 through 12 are good, 06-08 are probably the best content wise but the gameplay will be a little more polished in 10-12. Scan this QR code to download the app now. True, its since been surpassed by deeper, better-looking games, but its impossible to imagine Maddens greatest moments without Madden 99. The tip is at 10:00 PM ET.The Trail Blazers head into this matchup on the heels of a 123-105 loss to the Warriors on Tuesday. The worst OLine is 86 with 4 guys in the 90s. I am considering purchasing another edition of Madden, but didn't know which one had the best franchise mode, because that is the only thing I want to play. When it comes to the very best of the Madden series, two games clearly stand above the crowd. You should also be up to speed on the titles that should be avoided, so this list has been updated with both good and bad entries. That said, 2002 really embraced the fun of the series with Madden Cards. Tyler is an active DJ and future YouTuber who enjoys Magic: the Gathering, League of Legends, and Final Fantasy. Its most notablefeature is the arcade-style gameplay that keeps things at a fast pace and never drags the action along. But for me the new more realistic contract values and demands of players alone make 20 worth it for me. However, it cant be denied that the quasi-gambling simulator is incredibly popular with its current community. Franchise doesn't have radio, which isn't that big of a deal. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Re: Madden PS2 modding thread. 2. Ps2 was Maddens golden age. I always traded Jake the snake to the Cards because it was nostalgic for me, regardless if I played as them or not. Press J to jump to the feed. What really set Madden 07 apart though was the trucking ability. Even the weaker teams can dominate in the air thanks to how easy it can feel to complete the long ball. However, we see this as the genesis of everything that made Madden great because it was the first year the series added Franchise Mode. Pre-owned. Any suggestions for a deep Franchise and a decent Superstar mode. Currently playing 2009 which is great for me (a Pats fan) because they are STACKED. What a legend that man is. We knew Madden 22 was going to have a bigger focus on franchise mode, and last year FIFA and NHL also received some relatively sizable upgrades that we thought might . . I loved the balance of 07 and I feel like any title after that was neglected with the move to PS3 era. What did this title add? Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I had multiple chises into year 16. I think 2007? They took out the radio show in 08. Either way, this feature had a few other issues, some I may discuss in the future, but for now this feature is not a must for me. kjjackson96 1 yr. ago. . Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Updated on6thApril 2021 by Saim Cheeda:The Madden series has definitely seen better days as the franchise is experiencing a downturn in quality. View This entry didnt waste time in needless fluff and kept things simple. If theres also an entry thats superior in terms of owner mode and relocation, Id gladly play that. I play on my PS2 still and played almost exclusively Madden 07. Thinking about buying one for my PS2 off of eBay. Agreed. 06 shares with 05 as well this graphical difference where players start all looking slim similar to NCAA 06, which bugs me personally. Another positive is that the Madden playbooks are very unique from each other team-by-team so I look forward to exploring them all. What hurts Madden 20 most is that the gameplay features added are unwanted. Thats not to say all games have been this way, as the lack of quality titles has actually made fans appreciate the entries that are a cut above the rest. I play on my PS2 still and played almost exclusively Madden 07. Featuring Brett Favre on the cover, this entry was largely nondescript. and our Given that it is based on the actual National Football League, there is little room for variety on what the game is; however, a few times over the years, the franchise has seen its game modes restructured with new modes and significant revisions. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). Welcome to another MilesDawkins247 production. 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