within the Madden NFL Football forums. Generation 6 (PS2/Xbox classic) Madden is fun, but lacking in so many important ways. NEXT:15 PS3 Games that Still Need to be Remastered. I don't want to play online, just my own, offline mode. Best Franchise Mode+Gameplay combination in madden history imo!In this video I discuss my full created team fran. Below is a comprehensive list of game modes and other options available in the game . The Madden franchise has been around for over 30 years, dating back to its inaugural game in 1988. . Youre talking my love language with those years, 03 isnt the best but it my favorite due to nostalgia. From gaming trends to the latest blockbuster anime, DualShockers keeps you ahead of the curve. I loved the balance of 07 and I feel like any title after that was neglected with the move to PS3 era. For me, that game is the best Madden of all time. > Madden NFL Football It was a new level of depth for the franchise that remains a high watermark for the series to this day. Running back Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk graced the cover of the game. More than anything, though, its the lack of originality that causes this entry to be so belittled. If youve ever wanted to bankrupt a professional football organization by raising the price of hotdogs to unsustainable levels, this is the title that made that possible. Previous Thread Instead, Madden 25 mostly felt like a slightly polished rebranding of Madden 13 from the year prior. Here are the best and worst Madden games. I think it was the player roles working so well that made the game great . Lead Blocker Control wasnt game-changing, but it did let players more easily set up lanes for their running back. The single highlight was that the vision cone was gone, at least, for players who wanted to see this happen. 07 unless you need super sim. 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. 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. Featuring a traditional style of play, while there are no real surprises in store. Besides, you can turn off the Vision Cone feature so theres that. If you cant remember playing Madden 09, youre not alone. 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. 1. Ps2 was Maddens golden age. Id consider 10 just to have rookie maclin n mccoy to go with Jackson. I remember playing Madden 2005 more than the rest but not enough to declare it the best by any means. Especially once you have to pay your QB it gets rough keeping everyone you want to once your paying your signal caller $40 million a year. Or icons atleast for them plus best madden for coaches stats being correct. I would vote Madden 20. Your email address will not be published. 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 Starting off the disappointments, well first visit Madden 18. With the slider set its golden. Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. What's the best Madden to play on the PS2? today we star a New Franchise wit the 49ers in Madden NFL 11 on the ps2. What a legend that man is. gameplay features should have been implemented differently. 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. For example, Madden 2005 was the last one where you could use your created plays/playbook in Franchise Mode but you couldnt use its audibles. That came from this entry. If you have an Xbox One/PS4 get either Madden 18, 20 or 21 because theyre cheap on Amazon and you can relocate teams and customize players and positions (you can in 19 but the gameplay sucks). I simply want a game with solid gameplay and a fun Franchise Mode with longevity. . 07 and above. It may not be a revolutionary title, but the matches are certainly entertaining due to the hard-hitting nature of the gameplay. 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. . Updated Rosters (Moss on Patriots, AP on Vikings, Cutler on Bears etc.). Postby minotauri Wed Jul 20, 2022 12:31 am. Brady, 3 RBs over 80 with Maroney a Rookie, Moss and Welker with 5 other receivers and tight ends in the 76-82 range, 3-4 lineup with all 3 defensive lineman over 90, 5 LBs over 80, good corners, and 3 Safeties 87+ plus lmao. Also, while 2K5 does appear to be a great game, the Madden games were just as much fun back then and I enjoy the same feel they and NCAA 06 have. I agree madden 07 was/is he best franchise mode in Madden to date, but let's make an accurate list please. While the game looked polished and brought gameplay speeds to a whole new level for the next generation of consoles, gameplay features should have been implemented differently. Many refer to those franchise modes as the best and deepest, while also praising the gameplay of those two games. Unlike current games experiencing similar issues, these weren't the funny kind. OOTB it's hard to say for me, they are mostly so underwhelming and get boring after a few seasons. Essentially, these let you turn on different cheats in-game or unlock historic players in your Franchise save. I think that was 10 and if I remember correctly I did have a lot of fun with that one, My first madden game and to this day the best I've played BY FAR, Id say 08 be the Browns and try to make Brady Quinn the GOAT. 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. What did this title add? This annual installment played fine besides those bugs; it just didnt offer anything which incentivized fans to return to the game. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. I never played a Madden till 14. Haha he was around for awhile, thats a classic. Between development decisions, the ratings spread making backups . The newest addition to the Madden franchise lands itself in murky waters for a few simple reasons: It isnt giving fans what they want in terms of gameplay features and options. ProjectGamer72 2 yr. ago. Madden NFL 2003 is the best Madden game. Madden 10 is no exception. 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. This is a discussion on Which Madden has the best franchise mode? 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! The presence of many bugs and glitches means that completing a match is its own accomplishment if things dont get messed up halfway through. I own Madden 02, 05, 07 , 08, 09, 10, and 12 for the PS2 and I have had the most fun playing 07. The games defensive strategies stand out the most as players can bank on their team to defend well and capitalize on this to score themselves. A one-stop shop for all things video games. 1 Worst - Madden NFL 13. For prices, Madden 21 is roughly $15-$20, Madden 18 is $5-$20 and Madden 20 is at $10. , My favorite madden is 05 so Im gonna say that one but 12 was solid too. What this mode does right, however, is allow players to build a collection and effectively use that in a creative and competitive way that breeds interest. 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. It didn't talk about specific stats. Years ofpresenting around the same level of entertainment have led to franchise fatigue and fans have been vocal about their displeasure. Privacy Policy. I have my own opinions for different reasons, but wanted to see what others prefer! A sad transition indeed. I dont know much about the rest. I like and miss the Tony Bruno touch to Franchise but it wasn't quite as imersive as you're describing. Draft process and scouting is fun and has depth unlike the newer games. Below is a list of every PS2 Madden game I own. 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. Re: Madden PS2 modding thread. After playing a few games, I was surprised to find they kept the exact same game engine from Madden 07. And Franchise Mode was as full-featured as its ever been. Operation Sports Forums However, we see this as the genesis of everything that made Madden great because it was the first year the series added Franchise Mode. It would also give you some keys to the game. You could now control everything from your coaching staff to how much your stadium charged for hot dogs. 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. List within the Madden NFL Football forums. 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. It makes it more immersive. 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. For starters, this game had arguably one of the best franchise modes in Madden history, as there were actual impacts on players having a strong or bad season, and they hit an automatic regression upon reaching certain age thresholds. the game saw releases on the PS2, PS3, Xbox, Xbox 360, Wii, and Gamecube, among others. Required fields are marked *. 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. The tony rose radio show years being my favorite. But for me the new more realistic contract values and demands of players alone make 20 worth it for me. Oof such good points. Unlike recent games, Franchise Mode was incredibly deep, giving players the ability to do all kinds of things that are impossible in modern Madden. So yes other than 07 Madden 12 would be something to look into playing given the time. To be fair, Madden 18 wasnt bad. The PS2 edition of the game got an insane 95 out of 100, with other ports of the game on the Xbox and Gamecube following right behind them. 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. Most recently, the series has been on a bit of a downswing in terms of quality. 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. The go-to source for comic and superhero movies. This wouldnt have been so bad if it hadnt necessitated the omission of gameplay features fans loved in the older modes. Tony bruno show. If theres also an entry thats superior in terms of owner mode and relocation, Id gladly play that. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Every modern Madden is used with broken Madden 25 code with updated graphics. Unfortunately. Madden 2002 isnt much better than 2003. The PS2 versions were my favorite. But it still was such a great touch to the mode. A common theme on distinguishing the good from the bad on this list is to review the play modes available and see what the installment added or modified for the franchise. RELATED:Madden NFL 21: The 10 Best The 50 Cards In Ultimate Team. 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. Opinions will vary. At least in my opinion. This entry has zero creativity behind it as its essentially the same game as the year before, albeit with a new title. With that in mind, here are the 10 best Madden NFL video games of all time. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. On the flip side, commentary and presentation missed the mark. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The game doesnt take itself seriously either and that turns out to be a good thing. Any suggestions for a deep Franchise and a decent Superstar mode. What really set Madden 07 apart though was the trucking ability. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. Updated on6thApril 2021 by Saim Cheeda:The Madden series has definitely seen better days as the franchise is experiencing a downturn in quality. Possibly one of the best overall Madden experiences, 07 packed tons into its case. Ive never given it a serious shot, but I know it supposedly has very solid gameplay. Essentially, Madden NFL 2005 retains the fun elements of previous games without making obvious attempts to hide its lack of originality. And yes Madden 10 on the PS2 is the correct answer to this question. 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. Upon the release of the original Xbox, Microsoft moved the franchise from the PC to the home console. Timestamps:00:00-0. This game exists because there had to be an annual release, and there was. Madden 20 is probably the best gameplay, but it is far from the best franchise mode. It took everything from 05 and 06 and added to it with great gameplay. Will have to say Madden 12at least the last one I played multiple seasons in. Madden 2004 was the last where you could do both. Let me know which Madden game you think I should sink my teeth into the most by answering the poll so I can start posting videos of it on the channel, start having fun with it, and eventually helping others in various ways with that game. Please check your email for a confirmation. 2001 was still too new for NextGen, 2005 was still pretty fun and had Tony Brunos radio show, but Vick and Shotty Tight was still too overpowered. Will say quite a few ratings are questionable lol, 12 was fantastic,but I don't know how it was on ps2. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. The best place for this list to start is where the franchise itself began in 1988. Despite a nice and polished feel, this title fails to hold the hearts of fans. 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. Those who enjoy it love the mode, and we definitely follow their logic. I meant to say play 05. First, Ive always enjoyed the college football game more even though I follow the NFL game heavily and consistently. 10-12 just to show off the lazy. 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