Madden NFL 09

Madden 09, EA Sports' 20th installment of the franchise, has proven that the series only gets better with age. The publisher has finally outdone itself by releasing the premiere football title of this generation thus far.

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Play and manage football matches between real NFL teams, featuring the latest player lineups of 2009!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

46%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

Madden 09 showcases improved controls and gameplay mechanics, enhancing the overall experience.
The game features a more engaging online play and adds a unique Wii-style personality.
Bug fixes and shuffled menus contribute to a smoother and less exploitable gameplay experience.

The game feels almost identical to the previous year's installment, lacking significant innovation.
Unskippable pre-game movies can disrupt the flow of gameplay.
Graphics are outdated, reminiscent of 2001-era visuals, and standard game lengths may feel too long.

graphics
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The graphics are reminiscent of early 2000s titles, which may feel outdated to some players. While the kicking mechanics are noted, the overall visual presentation does not meet modern standards, contributing to a perception that the game may be overly lengthy without sufficient visual appeal.
- “The graphics feel like they belong to a game from 2001, which is disappointing for a title released in this era.”
- “The visuals are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The art style is uninspired and fails to create an immersive experience.”
gameplay
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The gameplay features 2001-era graphics and includes kicking mechanics, but many users feel that the standard game length is excessively long, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The graphics feel like they belong to 2001, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The kicking mechanics are frustrating and poorly implemented.”
- “The standard games are way too long, making it hard to stay engaged.”