Madden NFL 10
By Cory T. Shaeffer "HockeyFanatic" (Pittsburgh) - reviews
For the first time in several years, I have had a blast playing this year's Madden. The tackling is much improved; actually it is sensational. The rosters are more complete and updated, although some of the star players don't have stats listed. Franchise mode is still almost exactly the same, which is fine I guess, because there wasn't much wrong with it to begin with. There is still a major glitch in the season/franchise modes with substitutions - for some unforseen reason, the CPU will not use backup running backs or third down backs EVER in ANY situation, leading to more fatigue and injuries for starting backs, not to mention ridiculous rushing stats (like Ladanian Tomlinson carrying the ball 430 times for 2650 yards and Darren Sproles not getting a single carry in a simulated season). But this has been a problem since the 2006 Madden, and they refuse to fix it.
On a better note, it is much more difficult to win games with a bad quarterback, which is also an upgrade. The player ratings give the star players more separation from their peers. Some of the practice drills are a little more difficult (try the running back challenge on the hardest level (Madden) if you don't believe me).
As far as the PS2 version of this game goes, this year it may have reached its pinnacle. If they could shore up a few loose ends, it would be a perfect game. But this year, Madden 2010 is pretty darn good the way it is. And it's about time.
Friday, December 18, 2009
