There's a new Madden on the block.
Gameplay:
It takes a while to get used to the face paced aspects of the game. At some times it gets frustrating when the receivers drop passes and linemen don’t do their blocking assignments. These are college kids after all. They’re not perfect. It all depends on the players that you use. The playbooks are not that deep. Every team has there own style of play but they all are capable of running the same plays. The controls take some getting used to but it will soon become second nature.
Graphics:
The graphics are not that spectacular. The players are a lot smaller compared to NFL players. Facial expressions are shown on the players’ faces. It’s fun to see a quarterback in pain after a sack. The stadium models are fantastic but the fans are not. The fans that are seen cheering after a sack or an interception represent true college fans but the fans that are sitting in the stands behind them look like cardboard.
Sound:
There are a lot of school fight songs that many college fans will enjoy. Beside the fight songs, there is variety of rock songs. If you’re not a fan of rock, you’re better off changing the settings to fight songs.
Value:
The game features are great. The spring drills are the kind of drills that actual players do in practice. There could be more. The Dynasty mode allows you to take a mediocre school and turn it to national contenders in a matter of a few seasons. Just like in real-life it is bias against small schools so huge wins against 5 or 6 star teams increase your recognition. The mascot games are okay, but only for the first 4 minutes. Race for the Heisman is innovative and makes you feel like the big man on campus but it depends on what position you choose. If you’re a quarterback you have instant recognition, but if you’re a defensive tackle, you’ll need to have a boat load of sacks and turnovers.
This game is mostly for players that love college football and players that are tired of the continued Madden remakes. This is a must buy to your sports collection.