Parents' Guide to

Madden NFL 2005

By Liz Perle, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 8+

Excellent fun for the whole family.

Game PlayStation 2 2004
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jazzmaster13
jazzmaster13 Adult
February 15, 2009
age 8+

The Best Game In The Series

I think that after this game was released the quality of the later games in the series began to decline.
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What’s It About?

MADDEN NFL 2005 can easily be played by family members ages 8 to 80, so there's a minimum of meltdown moments for younger players.

New defensive tools allow you to make more plays and be in on all of the action. The new Hit Stick lets you either make a huge tackle and force a turnover or, if you don't time it well, get the short end of the stick yourself. With the Storyline Central, you get the inside scoop around the league from radio host Tony Bruno, along with local and national newspapers, to help you make critical franchise decisions. You can affect players' morale, customize your crowd, all while making great offensive and defensive plays (defense is quite improved in the 2005 version).

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say: (1):
Kids say: Not yet rated

This game is great for all football lovers. The graphics are super and it's easily played by a variety of ages and levels of skill. It's perfect for a rainy afternoon and a terrific alternative to more dicey video games.

It's football, so expect big tackles and some injuries. It has a sense of humor and the best realism of all the sports games. There are great plays, brilliant graphics, the ever fabulous Madden, and fun fans that make kids laugh. (They can design their own avid fans.)

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about which aspects of the game they enjoy most -- on-field play or running the franchise? Why?

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