Still rises above everything else on the market. A true testament to Sega/Visual Concepts. From NFL 2K on the Dreamcast, to this amazing title, the series grew and refined to perfection. The presentation alone, with features like cheerleaders, coaches, even peanut venders, and tail gate parties, not to mention half time shows and recaps, it's second to none...period.
The added collectables, customizations, RPG elements, mini games, Celebrities, data base, pushes this way beyond a simple football game. This is one of the finest games ever made.
Even if you don't normally purchase sports titles, even if you know very little of football itself, you will love this game. And if you want to learn more about football? It's all right here, including a detailed dictionary of terminology.
The bottom line is, it's fun. It's fun no matter how you feel about football in real life. And there's enough to keep you busy having fun for a very long time. Just filling your 3D pad with decorations, collectables, and games will keep you going for years! You don't have to buy sub-standard products from other companies just because they scored an 'exclusive' license from the NFL.
With any luck, this won't be the final chapter in this legendary series. Two years on, and still nothing can touch the excellence of this masterpiece.
If you have an Xbox, get this game. If you don't, get an Xbox, and this game!
2K5 is sick. im a die-hard madden fan but how could i pass up a game for 20 bucks? after 5 minutes i knew had the right choice, and just to make sure i rented madden and was very dissapointed. i hate franchise mode and dont give a crap about how much cokes cost in a stadium. ITS ALL ABOUT THE GAMEPLAY BABY. first person mode kick returning, R U KIDING ME? this game rocks *****
This game is the most real to life sports game i have ever played i love the first person mode with the helmet cam's and i love watching sportscenter at the end of the games and not ot meniton the Crib mode is awesome this game is a must have for any true football game fan
"Save yourself 30 bucks and buy this game instead of madden."
"This is the best video football game on the market... This year it's much improved and it's only $20"
