For this game, I had such high expectations. Looking at the picture the graphics looked great, the gameplay looked smooth and fast, but now that I have played I start to wish I had gotten Madden 08. The gameplay is very slow as if it was Madden 2005. The graphics are pretty bad with the jagged lines everywhere, and the flat field, but I will give it to VC and Take 2 for the close up camera of the players. When you look at some players close up they look very good and detailed. The turbo button...is pretty bad, you are supposed to tap the A button repeatedly but it doesnt work that well. The team picking is good, as you can constantly add or take out teammates for whatever game you are going to play with ease. The online games dont seem to have as much lag as the Madden games, but will sometimes slow you down. The game has no franchise mode as you already probobly know but I was ok without it, the single player really isnt that great and I advise you too only get this game if you have Xbox Live. One of the best aspects of this game is the fact that each QB has strenghts and weaknesses, so you could say that there is no best player. Whether its Dan Marinos accuracy, Warren Moon's legs, or Johnny Unias's arm they all different strengths. The fright of playing constant Joe Montana after Joe Montana, or Barry Sanders after Barry Sanders and you wont be seeing them well, kind of. For every game I have played I have found a Barry Sanders but you know I did find a Walter Payton. The game can also be very frustrating when passing the ball as the game play is so slow it can be hard, but it feels more realistic cause you cant always just bomb the ball down field like you could in madden. The game is more real than Madden not only by the passing and running but with the tackling too. The tackles sound and look more real than the occasion Madden tap-tackle. Overall this game is good, but doesnt take the 2k license to the next level like more people were expecting, this game lets you make your own team and stick with them and do whatever you want but I dont know how far it can go. This is a great start for the 2k franchise, and if they make a 2k9 I know it will be the best football game. If you are looking for a graphically impressive professional sports game, get madden. If you are looking for a arcade type fun pick up and play sports game then this is the game for you.
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