Product Description

Madden NFL 10

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #156 in Video Games
• Brand: Electronic Arts
• Model: 19022
• Published on: 2009-08
• Released on: 2009-08-14
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Platform: PlayStation2
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .61" h x 5.42" w x 7.56" l, .38 pounds

Features

• All-new playbook formations for the 2009 season bring the latest play calling trends into the game, including the wildcat.
• The Fight For the Fumble mini-game where you battle your opponent in a fast-paced action to recover a game-changing fumble.
• Customize player moves allowing you to control your team like never before by assigning custom moves to the analog stick for every position on the field.
• All-new Commentary where you experience the excitement of every snap with all-new color and play-by-play by Chris Collinsworth and Tom Hammond.
• An all-new impact camera that reveals the action and emotion of the NFL as the camera shakes from the impact of a big hit and when the crowd noise reaches a fever pitch.

Amazon.com Product Description

Every Sunday in the NFL, an epic battle rages between the offense and the defense and that's what players get in Madden NFL 10 on the PlayStation 2, the most authentic and exciting entry in the storied Madden NFL franchise to-date. With the ability to customize player moves, battle for loose balls, dynamic player interaction, all-new in-game commentary, updated playbook formations and much, much more Madden NFL 10 players on the PlayStation 2 closer to the NFL than ever before. Key Features Fight For the Fumble - Feel the suspense of the NFL as you battle your opponent in a fast-paced mini-game to recover a game-changing fumble. Customize Player Moves - Control your team like never before by assigning custom moves to the analog stick for every position on the field. Ride the Momentum - Take advantage of hot streaks and fight through cold stretches as player rating change dynamically during the game. All-new Commentary - Experience the excitement of every snap with all-new color and play-by-play by Chris Collinsworth and Tom Hammond. All-new Impact Camera - Feel the action and emotion of the NFL as the camera shakes from the impact of a big hit and when the crowd noise reaches a fever pitch. Updated Playbooks - All-new playbook formations for the 2009 season bring the latest play calling trends into the game, including the wildcat. Screenshots: Updated playbooks. View larger. Impact camera. View larger. Control customization. View larger. Fumble mini-game. View larger.

Customer Reviews

A Marked Improvement over Last Year's Madden
For the first time in several years, I have had a blast playing this year's Madden. The tackling is much improved; actually it is sensational. The rosters are more complete and updated, although some of the star players don't have stats listed. Franchise mode is still almost exactly the same, which is fine I guess, because there wasn't much wrong with it to begin with. There is still a major glitch in the season/franchise modes with substitutions - for some unforseen reason, the CPU will not use backup running backs or third down backs EVER in ANY situation, leading to more fatigue and injuries for starting backs, not to mention ridiculous rushing stats (like Ladanian Tomlinson carrying the ball 430 times for 2650 yards and Darren Sproles not getting a single carry in a simulated season). But this has been a problem since the 2006 Madden, and they refuse to fix it.

On a better note, it is much more difficult to win games with a bad quarterback, which is also an upgrade. The player ratings give the star players more separation from their peers. Some of the practice drills are a little more difficult (try the running back challenge on the hardest level (Madden) if you don't believe me).

As far as the PS2 version of this game goes, this year it may have reached its pinnacle. If they could shore up a few loose ends, it would be a perfect game. But this year, Madden 2010 is pretty darn good the way it is. And it's about time.

An actual difference.
I am one of the gamers that is still holding on to his Playstation 2. I have enjoyed Madden through the years but I also agree that a few editions do seem the same. I was surpirised to see that Madden 10 actually had some improvements. The player movement is more fluid than 09. They are graphically the same but they tackle better. The fumble recovery system is a challenge and keeps you on your toes. The commentary is fresh because you're not listening to the same comments from years past. Collinsworth and Hammond are not too bad.

I think this may be the final installment for the PS2. If so, they went out strong. I hope EA will continue to make the PS2 versions for a few more years. If you are a Playstation 2 person, this edition is worth it. Trade in your 08 or 09 and pick up this one.

McMadden
It's another year and another edition of Madden. Finally, in this year's edition, the linemen are fat again. So buy that Big Mac and a large Coke and buy this game! Toss out a sweet play to T.O., or smash that QB with your 300 pounder! It's all here for you, the devoted fans of NFL action! Thanks and enjoy!