Madden NFL 09 (Playstation 3, 2008)

I gave it a average. Have you seen how the price has dropped right off, thats because there is nothing interesting, or different in the last 5 years. They [Madden] did "Dumb it down" for any player. It takes a while to load. Listen, the graphics are still great and being a coach is great, but this year is not one of their best.

If you can purchase this for $15.00, thats a good deal. There is really not much more to talk about. They all have been the same for at least 4 years now. A couple of graphic changes, but that it. Nothing that just jumps out at you.

This could be worth a lot of money soon, because Farve is a Vicking and on the cover it displays him a Packer. It will proberly be worth more then the game itself, the cover.

I decided to buy the collectors edition for PlayStation3 because you feel like you are Brett Favre or L.T.I give 5/5 rating for amazing visual effects,In game experience,and I dont think Favre deserves to be on the cover.Pick someone that doesnt choose to cry their way back into the NFL.Of course they made the cover long before this incodent happened.

I never received the game and when I tried to contact the seller through email, they did not respond. I filed a complaint through Ebay but I still have not heard anything back. I hope this issue can be resolved.

The only thing holding Madden '09 from an excellent rating in my opinion is that it has little improvements over '08 but none the less they are imrpovements and no shortcomings. The Gameplay is still enjoyable as well as the look of the game itself is much smoother and quite beautiful. The hits in the game continue to look better and better every Madden and '09 is no exception. The animations of the players are getting better and better (to me they never really looked as though they were sprinting when you hit the sprint button, but that's not the case anymore). The new commentary is great and doesn't make you feel so damn lonely with the radio announcer. Even just the camera flashes in the crowd in my mind really helps to capture a little more realism in the game. If you haven't purchased Madden '08 this is a MUST own. If you do own Madden '08 (like I do) there are really no new game features for you, but I still don't think you'll be disappointed.

When John Madden Football was released in 1988, no one had any idea that it was the beginning of one of the best-selling series of all time. But after 20 years, tens of millions of copies sold, countless tournaments, and even a TV show, Madden is a global phenomenon. When you purchase a Madden game, you know you're going to be the beneficiary of 20 years of experience. Fine-tuned gameplay, top-notch player animation, extraordinarily detailed playbooks, and competitive multiplayer are all series staples. This year's Madden is just what you'd expect: It doesn't take a whole lot of chances with the formula that has proven so successful in the past. Improvements such as the additions of Cris Collinsworth as a commentator and a backtrack feature that points out and helps correct your mistakes make for a great football experience. However, there are quite a few issues that keep Madden 09 from reaching its full potential, such as disappointing online leagues and mostly unchanged Franchise and Superstar modes.
Madden 09 has a number of features designed to address the steep learning curve associated with the series. This year’s game is clearly one of the most user-friendly versions in recent years, but unfortunately, beginners will still probably have a tough time learning the ropes, in spite of these new features. If you throw an interception or take a bad sack, Cris Collinsworth will break down the play for you and explain not only what you did wrong, but what you should have done instead. Collinsworth's analysis during these backtrack segments is startlingly accurate and useful--it's just a shame these moments occur at random. It would have been nice to call them up at any time. Another useful yet controversial addition is the ability to rewind plays and try them again. This is a great way to help you learn from your mistakes and it's nice to have a do-over if you get cheesed by the CPU, but it takes self-control not to rewind anytime you make a bad play. Rewinding a buddy's touchdown is also a surefire way to prematurely end your friendship.

When you first boot the game, a virtual Madden that looks just like R2-D2's projection of Princess Leia in Star Wars appears onscreen to administer a Madden IQ test. This test takes place in a VR simulator and consists of running, passing, tackling, and pass-coverage drills. The game will adjust its difficulty based on the results of this test. This process is a good idea in theory, but it doesn't work. The offensive drills are so easy that it's possible for first-timers to score well enough that the test results indicate they should play a mixture of all-pro and all-Madden difficulties. The defensive drills are a little more accurate, but this only serves to highlight how difficult it is to play defense in the game. Your IQ will fluctuate based on your performance during games, but it takes so long to balance out your IQ that you're better off manually setting the difficulty to rookie and using the simplified playbooks if you're a beginner. The simple playbooks combined with Collinsworth's backtrack analysis are a step in the right direction when it comes to making Madden more accessible to casual players, but more work needs to be done before these newcomers truly feel welcome. A manual or in-game documentation that explains all of the game's features would be great, as would some sort of in-game glossary. How many people who don't watch football every week know what a "cover 2" is anyway?

Amazing game, makes you feel like you are in the game. This madden game has great graphics on any system and is amazing, if you like Madden I highly recommend you getting this. You will not regret it.

This game is amazing. i know that some people dont like it because its not knew but overall its a great game. The one coming up (2010) will be better

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This is a good game that with great replay value as it is a sports game. plus you can play against many other players.

It's a very fun and entertaining game. I play it every day! You can't go wrong with madden. I recomend. It to anyone who is into heavy football games

It's a very interesting game! The running game is a little hard to control. Great graphics! Online play is Awesome!

this game is awesome! not as easy as last years, so its more of a challenge for me. love the online options too. great game

This is the best game known to man. Well if you love sports , you love this game. Its the first and prob. the only game i will buy for my system.

very informative and prompt.iwish all transactions could be like this.this item will enable me to go nuts with the next years football season.

I received the Playstaiton 3 game Madden '09 about a month ago. The game was in mint condition and bought if for 40% under market value. At first the game is a little challenging, but now after playing for a few weeks, I have figured all the controls and also play online. Playing others on Madden '09 online is a quick way to learn different moves as well.

The game has great graphics. Blows the last one out of the water. Online gaming is pretty good too. Just dont let your young ones play online because other players use bad language.

I purchased the game Madden 08 for Playstation 3 and it arrived pretty fast and when I received it it was in perfect condition exactly how the seller stated it would be. This was definitely a great transaction. I would absolutely purchase from this seller in the future. Thank you.

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Love the personal rating feature. The gameplay seems very accurate and it is a blast to play. Madden really continues to offer one of the top gaming franchises out there. It is no wonder they have been around for 20 years.

Way too hard to throw the deep ball. Way too hard to run and pass the ball. Everything about this game is too difficult and Im a hard core gamer. Every player seems to be at the same skill set while your playing. I felt like I was playing football on Atari or Nintindo. Rent this game first before you buy it and come back and tell me thank you.