I love this game because of it's great graphics (even though I've never played it for PSP). It's really hard at first but then once you know how to play it gets easy.
We are big fans of the Madden franchise. However, this newest game has a feature called Madden Showdown in which the player is given a set budget of points with which to bet against other players or the computer on simulated games or games you play. You can bet on the winner, total points, total yards, and other categories. We were terribly disappointed to see this game used as a platform to introduce the basics of sports betting. Be on the lookout. We explained the dangers and the risks of gambling to our tween who loves the game and have instructed him that this feature is prohibited. The game is good enough without it. It should not have been included.
I am only reviewing the WII version here. So if you are looking for PS2 or XBOX360, I cannot help you.
Comparing it to Madden 09, I like it better, since the controls and AI frustrate me much less often that 09. New modes make it fun and although I am still having trouble with finding the replayability of the Road-to-the-Superbowl, and its still a bit buggy, but its still a heck of a game.
How is this game rated 11 and up on this website? This is a football game. It's football! It's not inappropriate, it's just a sports game; the only sports games that could be considered inappropriate are UFC and Fight Night, or Blitz: The League. Anyway, this game has amazing graphics, I mean it just blew me away! This is a great game which should be enjoyed by people of all ages.
madden is a game ok for kids all ages. it is ok because there are no drugs, swear words, or any of that. the only violence is tackling. i think madden is an awesome fun game.