Good, but it can't beat Madden...
Not Recommend---People who are obsessed with Madden
NFL Fever 2004 is a great alternative for Madden, but it still doesn't quite beat it. Everything this game has is also in Madden, but it's done better in Madden. That doesn't mean this game is bad, though. The graphics are actually better than Madden NFL 2005, so that's a start. Also, the way the menus are organized and the user interface is much better than Madden's. It was meant to use the XSN Xbox Live feature, but that got discontinued and I don't have Xbox Live. Especially since this game is cheap now ($3), it's not a bad choice to get this game. It feels a lot different than Madden in so many ways, but Madden is still more fun to play. It's really up to your preferences. If you hate Madden, then this is probably your best choice for a football game then. Otherwise, just compare them and decide which is better. You can probably just get both, since this and Madden NFL 2005 and Madden NFL 2004 are all under $5. They're all good games.
Conclusion---It's up to you. Madden or NFL Fever?