ESPN NFL Football PlayStation 2

Different, but as good as Madden.

By Johnny H  Dec 13, 2003

Pros: First person view is awesome, and don't have to listen to Madden's commentary

Cons: Takes time to get used to for Madden players

I've been playing Madden 2004 since it came out, and just bought this two weeks ago. I have to admit that it was not a very good experience trying to get use to the different feel on the control after playing Madden for so long, especially when ...playing in first person view. But once I got used to it (I played it for about four or five days WITHOUT PLAYING MADDEN AT ALL, which is a key. Can't switch back and forth between the two and expect to get used to the new one), I really have to appreciate how good and how fun this game really is.This game has two major pros over Madden. The first one has to be the revolutionary first person view. While it may feel weird at times and has some flaws, you can see what actually is taking place ON THE FIELD instead of from some overhead camera from a mile away. The other advantage, obviously, is the absence of Madden's color commentary.This game is as good as Madden 2004, people. The control feels different compare to Madden, but that's NORMAL since IT IS A DIFFERENT GAME. If it's the same, why bother to spend an extra fifty bucks to get them both? You people who don't like it just need to give it some time and get use to the control. I've read all these reviews where guys played only a game or two and they don't like it and then returned it. I can guarantee you if you actually take the time to get used to the control, you'll enjoy this game at least as much as Madden, maybe more, depending on how you like the first person view. Read more Less