When I 1st played Madden 08, the player-video introduction got me pumped up to play. The first mode I played was the practice mode. I had to see if the controls were the same from last yr. After finding out the controls were the same, I kinda felt like I was playing Madden 07 again. When you play the PS2 versions of Madden alot, you kinda set the bar high for the PS3 model of Madden. I know EA has to get the PS3 hardware down to create a good game but I felt like they could of did a little better on gameplay. The gameplay just don't feel smooth and responsive. When playing offense, after you hike the ball on a passing play it feels as though the QB can't move their head fast enough to an option. When the ball is passed in the air, you can barely see it coming. I like to take control of my WR and make adjustments to catching the ball but is not able to lock on to the ball because it's hard to locate. When trying to move a man into the slot or another place on the field, it takes to long. The play clock is winding down and the new button configuration doesn't allow you to make moves quickly, kinda fustrating when trying to make plays. On the defensive end, you have a whole bunch of options, it's pretty much the same way on the offensive end when trying to make adjustments on the field, just don't feel like you have enough to with the new button scheme. I've been known to play good Def. on Madden but this time I feel like i can't do what i do best. Strafing, tackling, and coverage just don't feel smooth and responsive. Also the hit stick 2.0 is a good addition but it lags. When you try to make a big hit, I doesn't happen when you nudge the analog, it's like a second behind. But once again this is the second edition of madden on the PS3 so you really can't expect it to be the best football game ever. It's hard to enjoy the game because you just can't do things on demand. I still give this game a good score because it's still a good game. Us Madden fans have to be patient for a good game, expect next yr. with a better frame rate.
Madden 08 finally makes its debut on the playstation 3 with the Athlete Vince Young on the cover. I dont think he's gained the superstar status of an nfl player like Ladanian Thomas but he's a popular player and a good c... Read Full Review
The official review on this site was all about improved gameplay, same graphics. I don't know which game they were playing. Madden '07 on PS2 has a much better gameplay than any PS3 versions out there, Madden '08 incl... Read Full Review
