Next Thread With the slider set its golden. 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. Thank you in advance for your help! Now instead of it being too easy to complete longer plays I actually think its too hard unless youve duped the AI with a strong running game. Still some good mods on pc for it as well. The Madden franchise has been around for over 30 years, dating back to its inaugural game in 1988. . What did this title add? The PS2 versions were my favorite. . I remember playing Madden 2005 more than the rest but not enough to declare it the best by any means. This year's title took everything that made Madden 06 great and added to it . Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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. 1. 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. Youre talking my love language with those years, 03 isnt the best but it my favorite due to nostalgia. Press J to jump to the feed. Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. I own Madden 02, 05, 07 , 08, 09, 10, and 12 for the PS2 and I have had the most fun playing 07. 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. PS2 Game Build Your Own Lot, Buy More, Save More! It didnt introduce any new and memorable features, nor was it an overly breathtaking presentation. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Ordered Madden 05 and Madden 07 on PS2 from eBay for some nostalgia-filled fun. 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. Possibly one of the best overall Madden experiences, 07 packed tons into its case. The presence of many bugs and glitches means that completing a match is its own accomplishment if things dont get messed up halfway through. Best. At the time it was out, bugs riddled the initial gaming experience. I know 08 gets a lot of acclaim because of its PC Modding scene. 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! What hurts Madden 20 most is that the gameplay features added are unwanted. 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. The presentation in Franchise Mode is almost unmatched with things like The Tony Bruno Show making it feel like you were controlling an NFL franchise. This entry didnt waste time in needless fluff and kept things simple. Madden NFL 2003 is the best Madden game. I do love anywhere from 03-08. 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. Running back Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk graced the cover of the game. All in all, a good balance in team tactics allows this title to remain in memory. 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. The tony rose radio show years being my favorite. 306. r/Madden. While this entry is another one of the more-of-the-same variety, theres no doubt its a fun title. Madden: 8 Best Games In The Series (& 7 Worst). 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 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. Really helps cpu draft logic and logic in general. The first appearance of Franchise Mode came in Madden NFL 99. With that in mind, here are the 10 best Madden NFL video games of all time. Many would agree that Madden 13 is the worst of the series. Madden 12 ps2. For more information, please see our It doesn't appear in any feeds, and anyone with a direct link to it will see a message like this one. Press J to jump to the feed. 08 adds player weapons. For the actual football portion, the gameplay was consistent with other entries and didnt noticeably regress in any category. Any thoughts on why I should play 05? I think this actually probably makes the plays better since they dont update them much. Aside from a few . 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. The off-season, draft, and training camp are my favorites. Written by Ricky Frech on behalf of GLHF. 07 unless you need super sim. Like Madden 2002 and 2003, you can freely switch these next two around, and we wouldnt blame you. 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I would say 2008. Starting off the disappointments, well first visit Madden 18. The callers has a limited amount of scenarios to talk about so you definitely hear the same conversations over and over. The popular Truck Stick was made even more deadly with the Highlight Stick, giving more agile players an added sense of shiftiness. The game doesnt take itself seriously either and that turns out to be a good thing. Madden 2004 was the last where you could do both. I thought he was only available till 09 though? 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. But for me the new more realistic contract values and demands of players alone make 20 worth it for me. This milestone is a major one for the future of the franchise and helped lead to some of the series best years. However, we see this as the genesis of everything that made Madden great because it was the first year the series added Franchise Mode. Madden Cards stuck around for a few years before being phased out for good, which is a shame. The Pelicans fell in their most recent matchup 101-93 against the Magic on Monday. But franchise specifically because of the Tony Bruno show, local/national newspapers, training camp, etc. 5 items, Sign up for the For The Win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, Jackson: "We have a bunch of regular-season wins. 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. Below is a list of every PS2 Madden game I own. Madden NFL 07 on the PlayStation 2, original Xbox, and Nintendo GameCube was the greatest Madden game of all time. 3Madden 07. Ive actually been interested in doing an 03 franchise, so Ill probably start one with the Cowboys soon. The first Madden game released on the Xbox One and PS4 was a huge disappointment to many. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . Required fields are marked *. Some people played Madden for franchise mode and team building. Which game should start I start a franchise on? Madden 2003 still holds up 20+ years later!! https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/the-10-best-madden-nfl-video-games-ranked. Featuring Brett Favre on the cover, this entry was largely nondescript. It also had Mini-Camp Mode. This is the most recently accomplished Madden game from top to bottom. List 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. Its like a shootout and it can make for an exciting change of pace for us that really . Franchise is deep and fun in any of the older Maddens you have. This is a discussion on Which Madden has the best franchise mode? 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. Essentially, these let you turn on different cheats in-game or unlock historic players in your Franchise save. What wasnt missing was the ability to take over a team, sign and trade players, and play through multiple seasons seeking victory. 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. > Madden NFL Football And the past three years has been a total disaster of epic proportions. Additional comment actions. This entry also has an improved tactical style of play that allows users to plan out their strategy as opposed to blindly running around. Is there a Madden that allows for more customization options in terms of changing players names and positions that isnt so restrictive? Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Unfortunately, thats all it did. Sent from my SM-S727VL using Operation Sports mobile app. That was my first Madden. I agree madden 07 was/is he best franchise mode in Madden to date, but let's make an accurate list please. Posted: Feb 26, 2004 6:20 pm. Franchise is deep and fun in any of the older Maddens you have. 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. within the Madden NFL Football forums. For the Xbox, it is slightly better-looking than its PS2 and GameCube counterparts, but that's it. Previous Thread Some of the games have scored a touchdown, while some have pelted the ball into the stands. 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. His favorite wrestler is Bray Wyatt, favorite sports team is the Indianapolis Colts, and favorite video game franchise is Fallout. Something like this would be an awesome addition to game planning in new Maddens. 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. MADDEN NFL 2004 Franchise Mode FAQ Genre: . 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. Cookie Notice The year before they tore it down and gave us CCM/CFM and the XP nonsense. Madden 07 hands down. Accidentally hit 03. Madden 07 is just a complete package from top to bottom. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Agreed. To start, this game introduced the Longshot story mode which many fans enjoyed. Explanations in the comments are encouraged! At that time, it wasnt an option to play as an owner and many of the current features were missing. Best Franchise Mode in 2021: NBA 2K22. Franchise Mode FAQ (PS2) By plumpwonton. Please check your email for a confirmation. I like '06 because of its engaging franchise mode, with radio, newspaper, RFA etc. The year before they tore it down and gave us CCM/CFM and the XP nonsense. 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 Debuting in 1988 with John Madden Football, EA's NFL franchise has seen many ups and downs over the years. 08 best to for continuity in that. OOTB it's hard to say for me, they are mostly so underwhelming and get boring after a few seasons. On the flip side, commentary and presentation missed the mark. Correct! Despite a nice and polished feel, this title fails to hold the hearts of fans. But it still was such a great touch to the mode. This was also arguably the deepest Superstar Mode has ever been, making for an all-around great experience. Madden NFL 09 is absolutely no different than its predecessors, and even throws some new options into the mix. All I can tell you is that Madden 07 was my favorite from them. Oof such good points. What's the best Madden to play on the PS2? Boasting powerful graphics and fun, fast gameplay, NFL Fever had the potential to challenge . Generation 6 (PS2/Xbox classic) Madden is fun, but lacking in so many important ways. I like Madden 09 a lot personally. 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. Many refer to those franchise modes as the best and deepest, while also praising the gameplay of those two games. Between development decisions, the ratings spread making backups . . Introduced a new game mode thathad very little football gameplay and rehashed the same formula as the previous installment. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Second, I enjoy the play/playbook variety of the the college game more. Similar to Madden 06, we're specifically singling out the GameCube, PS2, and Xbox versions of Madden 07. It didn't talk about specific stats. madden 12 was always my favorite on 360 not sure if its any different on ps2 but I would say that. The Madden NFL video game franchise we love today finds its roots in the 1988 John Madden Footballgame. From the nostalgia, to the soundtrack to the great gameplay and deep franchise and superstar modes. . That said, Madden 06 gave birth to Superstar mode, which let players guide an NFL rookie all the way to the Hall of Fame. our NCAANEXT team is working on a PS2 mod for Madden 06/08. To start, John Madden Football featured 11 on 11 football, which is the same size as an actual football team. The worst OLine is 86 with 4 guys in the 90s. 13 is when they originally gutted franchise mode. Ive been a dedicated NCAA Football gamer for many years, but I did play some of the Madden games in the past. You may think I should just play Madden 06 because I play NCAA Football 06 the most, but thats not really the case. | This was before MUT and they still had to compete with 2k. 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. Also coaches past seasons all stop at 06. ProjectGamer72 2 yr. ago. I owned Madden 2001, 2005, 06, and 07 for PS2. I have my own opinions for different reasons, but wanted to see what others prefer! If all time, no doubt for me its 2008 (especially if on PC and modded). Thanks. Super sim is in 09-12 and their franchise are all the same. today we star a New Franchise wit the 49ers in Madden NFL 11 on the ps2. Jerami Grant's Portland Trail Blazers (29-32) host the New Orleans Pelicans (30-32) at Moda Center on Wednesday, March 1. It was a new level of depth for the franchise that remains a high watermark for the series to this day. Will have to say Madden 12at least the last one I played multiple seasons in. 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. And yes Madden 10 on the PS2 is the correct answer to this question. The new quarterback . Still probably my favorite, if just for nostalgia. 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. In Madden 08 on the Xbox/PS 2 you can scout every starter on the opponents team and get a detailed report. They took out the radio show in 08. 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. 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. Lastly, I think 2K5 got a ton of love for two big reasons: the presentation was amazing and the game was only $20 compared to the original higher price of Madden back then. Madden 2004 is arguably the best title in the franchise to date and comparable to the best in other gaming franchises. I want gameplay to be good, as I felt it was on 16, but a well set up franchise mode is most important. I will say that a major boon of 04 vs 03 is that I think NCAA 04 is much better than NCAA 03. Postby minotauri Wed Jul 20, 2022 12:31 am. Its like a shootout and it can make for an exciting change of pace for us that really appreciate the PS2. Your email address will not be published. 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. 10-12 just to show off the lazy. It would also give you some keys to the game. #Madden #PlayStation2 #pcsx2 Make sure y'all subscribe to my channel Follow me on my Gaming Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ron323gaming/Follow me on my. Madden 07 is and likely will always be my favorite. 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. 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). Madden 07 is the best because it's the last one with the Tony Bruno radio show. Franchise doesn't have radio, which isn't that big of a deal. 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. This creative streak was what truly propelled the series into a critically acclaimed one. You maybe asking why Im not adding ESPN NFL 2k5 to the discussion. 09 adds toe taps on sidelines and still has madden cards. Disregarding game play and speaking purely on franchise mode. I wasn'teven upset about it. 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. To be clear, were only talking about the GameCube, PS2, and Xbox versions of this game. If theres also an entry thats superior in terms of owner mode and relocation, Id gladly play that. I like to create a team and turn them into a dynasty in franchise. Here are the best and worst Madden games. Haha he was around for awhile, thats a classic. 06 had the run/pass tell in half of the formations, which ruined it for me. A one-stop shop for all things video games. Madden 10 is no exception. More than anything, though, its the lack of originality that causes this entry to be so belittled. This entry didnt waste time in needless fluff and kept things simple. I think it was the player roles working so well that made the game great . I've started back playing 07 as we speak. Hands down 2005 for me. Madden Ultimate Team. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. This annual installment played fine besides those bugs; it just didnt offer anything which incentivized fans to return to the game. I never played a Madden till 14. For me Definitely Madden 20, dont get me wrong even in this years game franchise mode still has a long way to go. For the first time, Madden went online with Madden 2003. But I ran into the old bug where it locks up your CFM when you exit a game after you play it. 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. But franchise specifically because of the Tony Bruno show, local/national newspapers, training camp, etc. Ive been told by others that some of the later Madden games had players getting better too quickly in the ratings but Im not sure which games had this issue. 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. 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. Join. PS2 Madden 05-10 are all bangers for Franchise mode. $2.47 + $4.49 shipping. 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