Madden NFL 09 (E)
An excellent Madden game for players of all ages.
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- Publisher: EA Sports
- Genre: Video Games - Sports
- Release Date: 08/12/2008
- Platform(s): Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Xbox 360
- Online Enabled: Yes
- ESRB Rating: E
- ESRB Explanation: Everyone (N/A)
- Price: $59.99
Parents need to know
Families can talk about whether an annual sports video game -- such as 20 Madden games in as many years -- should be purchased every year. Are the few improvements offered every year worth the purchase or are publishers taking advantage of consumers?
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Social Behavior:
As with the real NFL, football players in this game are made up of all colors and creeds.
Consumerism:
We reviewed a pre-release version of the game, but ESPN and other brands will likely be part of the game.
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
Educational Value:
Madden and Collinsworth teach you how to play good football.
Violence
It is a pro football game, though, so there is tackling.
Sex
Language
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Marc Saltzman
But before you tackle any of the solo or multiplayer modes, you might want to try out the new features that help set your skill level, to ensure a gratifying game-play experience. This includes Madden Test, a collection of holographic drills and minigames that determine your "Madden IQ" in four key areas (rushing, passing, rush defense, and pass defense) and My Skill, a custom skill setting you can select prior to each game instead of general difficulty options such as "rookie" or "all-pro."
Is it any good?
When it comes to game-play, number of modes (including the ability to create online leagues with up to 32 teams), and presentation quality, Madden NFL 09 is arguably the finest football game in the franchise's 20-year history.
How to play
- Playability: Adaptive. Features help you to set the correct skill level.
- Reading Required: Light
- Graphics: The Xbox 360 and PS3 versions look near photorealistic.
Platform notes
The PlayStation 3 version is virtually identical to the Xbox 360 version, and both offer almost photorealistic graphics.
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