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How do u stop the pass? |
| G unit from Grand Rapids USA says (6/Oct/2003): |
I have one of the best defenses in the league player wise, but no matter what I do I just can't stop the pass. In my secdary I have Champ Baily, Ronde Barber, Brian Dawkins and Ed Reed, my linebackers are Kendral Bell, Rosavelt Colvin, and Boss Baily. But it doesn't matter what type of defense I run cause they always end up with at least a 300 yard game, and a majority of those yards come on 70 or 80 yard touchdowns, and the rest of the time they will get nothing. Can anyone figure out how to stop the pass? And why the hell is it so hard to stop? Did ya ever notice the computer very rarely runs the ball 20 times in a game and it is so easy to shut the run down.
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What's up with the Passing? |
| Matt from San Diego, California, USA says (5/Oct/2003): |
This game is absolutely awesome when it comes to Owner and Franchise mode. The possibilities are endless. I relocated my team to Las Vegas just recently. There are a few bugs though. For one, John Madden's commentary is even more annoying this time then it was on Madden 2003. He never shuts up and feels the need to explain every single play. Al Michaels tends to be repetitive more on this one than the last one and it seems like there's only 3 or 4 celebrations total in the whole game. But the most annoying thing by far is the computers super passing ability. Rookie quarterbacks are throwing for 400 to 500 yards average. The computer seems to make impossible catches and then break 13 tackles and take it in for a 90 yard touchdown. Not to mention, the computer very rarely hands the ball off which means my guys don't get tackles throughout the season and end up getting worse as I go. For instance, I picked up Brian Urlacher who was averaging 100 tackles a year. Because the lack of running game, he only got 60 tackles and ended up dropping 3 points at the end of the season. Madden 2004 is the best Madden so far but they need to get the defensive side of the house, especially the passing game fixed before it'll be full proof.
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Excellent |
| Chris from Cinnaminson, NJ says (1/Oct/2003): |
Once again Madden takes all. This game is amazing. The running game is realistic, you cant bully your way through unless you are a bully, the passing game is realistic, the QB's are realistic and the defense(my favorite part) is nasty! You've got to be a fool if you think you can find better gameplay in another game! Madden is a monopoly...the other games dont exhist.
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Review and tips |
| Louis from Lawrence, USA says (29/Sep/2003): |
While I still have problems with salary caps, and understanding some players' ratings, this game is awesome. Playmaker? What do I say? It's pretty cool, though it's almost cheating if you know how to use your defensive line. Holding down on it gets you a sack every other set of downs. It's fair though since you're risking the pass. Owner mode is great, though as I said earlier, the cap penalties will kill you. It's funny that they give you what looks like an option to turn them off, yet you can't. Some tips I have: Fullbacks, fullbacks, fullbacks. Instead of passing it up all the time, run one of those WRs out of bounds at the two on what would have been a fifty yard bomb. Then run it in with your FB. If you get him about six touchdowns you should have no problem ProBowling him and after only two seasons of this he'll be a stud. Keeping this in mind, draft a fullback based primarily off of speed. You can't coach him to be fast, but you can raise nearly everything else easy enough. This game is an improvement, and they always get better. Though it's not the greatest game of all time, I give it a 9. Also, give a high five to the soundtrack. It's a nice touch
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sweeps |
| furby from TOWSON, USA says (26/Sep/2003): |
i'd have to say that i don't mind the ints or the fumbles but i hate the fact that the outside runs barelly work. Especially when i play my friends, and as for the computer, it's not about to get any yards running outside. That's the only thing i don't like about this game
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BEST GAME EVER!!!!! |
| Robert from Pennsylvania, USA says (25/Sep/2003): |
This has the best graphics of any football game I have ever seen, the new playmaker control is a great new thing for madden. The new franchise mode with all the training camp and stadium upgrades and changes is great. I like the soundtrack is off the hook and all the old game modes and all the new ones are the $#< remove me > at !. The way Michael Vick is in this game makes the Falcons the best team I say. All the mini camp levels pull me in and I can't stop doin some of them like the Ground Attack and the Chase and Tackle. Whoever dosen't buy Nfl Madden 2004 are really dumb and they don't know what a good game is. Like I said before Madden 2004 is the best Nfl game I have ever seen and anybody who dosen't like football should buy it and people who do like football you will get hooked to it afer a few days I promise so anyway buy Nfl Madden 2004.
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Sorry to disagree with the rest. |
| A gamer from Seattle, USA says (19/Sep/2003): |
I have always been a big Madden football (EA) fan, and thought that it is one of the deepest games around, but this year, I was very unimpressed with the way Madden 2004 is. The player model still looks exactly like Madden 2002 and NCAA, the playcalling, hot routes and audibles, also still looks exactly the same as 2002, and NCAA 2003. The playmaker control thing did not change the over all game experience to me. The owner mode may be fine, but I am really more into the actual football game itself. I tried this game for 5 days, trying to find an excuse to keep it, but finally I decided to return it back. The REAL NEW and GREAT game out there is the ESPN NFL 2K4, with all the additions and FPF, I suggest that madden fans should give it a try.
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Madden 2004 - What The Hell Is PlayMaker? |
| Josiah Smikeldorf from Madison, WI says (12/Sep/2003): |
This game is yahoozical, i enjoy playing it before my church classes and before i study ancient greek mythology, I don't know what the playmaker mode is, but people say it's awesome, i say it sux until i know how to use it. I will talk to you chaps later, I need to go read 14 chapters in the bible before sunday. Thank You All For Reading This and Wasting Your Time, Grat-sey! :)
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Madden 2004 Don't Believe the Hype |
| P. Chalk from Miami, Fl USA says (8/Sep/2003): |
The hype can't live up to the reality. It's better than words can describe. I was kind of enthused about the new release but nothing could have prepared me for the actual experience. First of all the all-new owner mode will keep you addicted. From setting concession and ticket prices to advertising costs, this version will have you pulling your hair out trying to sustain a profit. This in addition to keeping your team in their winning ways. Playmaker mode is totally awesome. This game is for anyone who craves football realism. Go out and get it today.
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This game is amazing |
| Tony Caputo from Albany, ny says (5/Sep/2003): |
I've been playin this darn game every single day i've got it. Im pretty much addicticted to it. The graphics still kinda look the same but this new owner mode is incredible. I lover this game and who needs real football games when you can play this game whnever you want. This game is simple astoninshin
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Wow, madden really was really unexpected |
| Richard Tomas from Baton Rouge, Louisana says (3/Sep/2003): |
I played madden for about 10 hours one day and I could not get enough of it. In fact I went back and played it for 13 more hours after that, It was increadible! I havent showered for 2 weeks and I am still playing. I smell horrible, and have weird bugs running around in my hair if you know what I mean. I could probably get a job at game exchange I smell so bad.
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THE BOMB |
| B-MAN from Olympia, Tumwater says (2/Sep/2003): |
I love the new owner part of 2004, it makes it very realistic, and its very dificult to keep up with funds but its fun to try. The graphics are awesome and the game itself is terific, the pass coverages are really realistic in the fact that DB's and make every play, the tackling is more realistic, cause the defense cant just get there and stop the play.
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Hope you have some sleeping pills |
| Chris from Kalamazoo, Michigan says (2/Sep/2003): |
This game is so addictive it should be banned. Some problems include bad pass defense and some not so obvious exclusions like 80-man rosters in the preseason, but this game rises above its flaws with excellent graphics, unlimited replay value, and some good old gridiron fun. Watch my new playmaker control as I direct the people reading to the game store to BUY!
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Pass Defense is impossible... too many big plays |
| Adam says (26/Aug/2003): |
The game is incredible in every department save one: pass defense. It is nearly impossible to stop the computer on certain drives, they complete every pass no matter what defense you choose. Too many 5 yard passes turn into touchdowns because your defensive backs (computer-run) take horrible angles to the reciever and get burned. Basically... the computer makes the wide receiever better then the defensive back at times, giving you no chance unless you are playing the DB yourself.
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ITS OFF THE HOOK! |
| Josh from Minneapolis, MN, USA says (18/Aug/2003): |
I've had Madden 2004 for a couple days now, and I love the gameplay way more than Madden 2003, but I was upset about the graphics, they just don't seem the same. I like how the computer can stop the sweep, cuz i would always do sweep plays, but I like how the computer defense can stop them. Franchise is the best! I love how you adjust ticket prices, concessions, ect...
BUY IT!!!
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madden is the best game ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| stevo from San Antonio Tx USA says (16/Aug/2003): |
I bought madden the first day it came out. My favorite game modes are franchise mode, and the new online gameplay. If you havent bought madden 2004 yet buy it now. If any one wants to play me my username is stiffer.Some one play against me tonight at 8:00
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There is no doubt, this game is like playing football for real! |
| Chad from Marble, Pennsylvania says (15/Aug/2003): |
As a gamer and a NFL fan, it doesn't get much closer to reality than this game. At first it is hard to run the ball or defend the pass against the computer, but if you are able to read the defense in front of you, it is a lot easier run. Defending the pass is tricky but if you can get to the quarterback?!It's just so darn realistic. The graphics though could be a little better, but all in all, Madden 2004 can't be beat!
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AWESOME |
| A gamer from Cincinnati, Ohio, USA says (14/Aug/2003): |
This game is awesome. From the comercials i wasnt really impressed but once you play it you are. The graphics have improved and so have the gamplay alot. I was debating wether to buy NCAA College Football 2004 or Madden and after playing them i like madden better. The Playmakers are a great addition.
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Madden 2004 |
| A gamer says (14/Aug/2003): |
I've had it two days now, it very fun to play not to crazy about the graphics looks to computerish. It's harder to run the ball. It's harder to defend against the pass when playing the computer. I still trying to adjust from 2003 L2 bring down the icons instead of triangle.
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PUMP PUMP IT UP |
| DL from Scottsdale AZ says (14/Aug/2003): |
All I Have to say is Madden is off the hook!! Go out and buy it! Online gaming is the best. The new playmaker makes the game even better. Becareful though you can still get burned on the game with playmaker. It takes time to get use to, but once you figure it out you are set.
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