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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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46%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
46% User Score Based on 10 reviews
Critic Score 61%Based on 10 reviews

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About

Madden NFL 09 is a single player and multiplayer sport game. It was developed by EA Tiburon and was released on August 12, 2008. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

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

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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  • Graphics are outdated, reminiscent of 2001-era visuals, and standard game lengths may feel too long.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 Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are reminiscent of early 2000s titles, which may feel outdated to some players.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    • “The visuals are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”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 Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”
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Frequently Asked Questions

Madden NFL 09 is a sport game.

Madden NFL 09 is available on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Xbox and PlayStation.

Madden NFL 09 was released on August 12, 2008.

Madden NFL 09 was developed by EA Tiburon.

Madden NFL 09 has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players disliked this game for its graphics.

Madden NFL 09 is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Pro Strategy Football 2022, Axis Football 2026, Madden NFL 21, Pro Strategy Football 2025, Madden NFL 22 and others.