Thoroughly disappointing
This is one thing I just don't like...case in point, Madden 06 for the xbox360. A game that ignores gameplay and value for the dirty dollar.
The first thing you'll notice when you turn it on is how clean and crisp the graphics look, no doubt, they are quite nice, and why shouldn't they look nice? after all, this is on a nex-gen system which also comes with a price tag of $10 more than it's current gen-brother. Once you actually start playing however, you'll notice that the gameplay is truly incomplete...and why should it be? after all this IS on a nex-gen system which also comes with a price tag of $10 MORE than it's current-gen brother.
It comes to this point when developers get rushed, the game needs to be able to launch with the new console, and the eager consumer pays for it. rather than do the right thing, just delay it and fix the obvious problems, the developers release it anyway, after the game's flawless and ever successful follow up on the ps2 and xbox half a year previously, and slap on a heavier price tag. Now...let's get to it.
The inability to challenge plays...this is HUGE because it can effect the outcome of the game when it's neck and neck, add in the fact that the glitches and bugs cause players to step out of bounds or fumble without being penalized, and you've got some pretty crappy gameplay. Even little things, like the field-goal net and a fully-functional jubotrron...GONE!
Madden's commentary, as corny as it was, missing! I take that back, if you need advice when deciding what play to use, he'll give you an earful, but c'mon...this is Madden...Mad-den. I actually liked his stupid commentary, never thought I'd miss it. Other than that, the passing just doesn't seem as tight and responsive as it's counterparts, correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't even think you can change patterns on the fly before the snap. Career mode isn't exactly challenging either, no matter what difficulty.
All in all, this game sucks...play with it a few times and you'll jump right back to the ps2 or xbox.
EA, you let me down with this one, next time, try putting in a little more effort.