Madden NFL 09 Video Review

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  • Posted Aug 12, 2008

Aaron Thomas reviews Madden NFL 09!

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58 Comments

  • alosborne

    Posted Dec 5, 2009 9:32 pm PT

    @joezombie15-
    It was just like that in 08 also. But I agree, the former method (like the one in all pro 2k is much better when playing with a friend.

  • joezombie15

    Posted Nov 20, 2009 2:46 pm PT

    he forgot to say that wheh your picking your play, the only way to pick it is to press X, you dont use every button like in previous games, the reason thats bad is cuz if you are playing with a firend they can see what play you pick every time!

  • AwesomeDD

    Posted Oct 7, 2009 4:30 pm PT

    I love this game some Glitches though.

  • vp22

    Posted Aug 22, 2009 8:57 am PT

    superstar mode needs improvements

  • someGAMEcream

    Posted Jul 31, 2009 5:19 pm PT

    Some Glitches, Online Leagues and Chris Collensworth all made the game bad, but overall, it is the best next gen Madden. But I have a feeling Madden 10 is gunna blow this away.

  • kiddoom93

    Posted Jul 6, 2009 6:15 pm PT

    madden 10 hoepfully will surpass the highly rated 2k5 game

  • yaarg3636

    Posted Jun 29, 2009 8:59 am PT

    why is he holding a football

  • BeastGamer

    Posted Jun 22, 2009 12:21 pm PT

    I dont know what he's talking about when he says "poor pass coverage in the middle of the field", cause when i play its easy. All you gotta do is play as a linebacker and move close to the spot and deflect it or intercept it, but i play on ps2 and i might be different on the newer systems.

    Also i hate the way the run on this game on the newer systems, they run like fat guys...

  • 1Scottie2hottie

    Posted Jun 19, 2009 8:25 pm PT

    I have this game for the PS2 and i say by far it is the BEST i hope Madden 2010 is better

  • BarNone101

    Posted Apr 23, 2009 10:39 am PT

    We need more of a SIM like experience

  • pwn123

    Posted Apr 3, 2009 8:04 pm PT

    looks good

  • reviewninja

    Posted Mar 3, 2009 11:05 pm PT

    they must change the franchise mode next year.

    im tired of playing the same boring, feature-less, unrealistic franchise

    damn EA when will you guys make a madden that is on par with 2K5 or at least better than Madden 2005? some wishes dont come true

  • KOMGS

    Posted Feb 1, 2009 11:12 pm PT

    the realistic has to be there

  • maverick_76

    Posted Jan 12, 2009 6:49 pm PT

    Quit lying to yourself Aaron, yes you can go wrong with Madden. The game is fun, but just not very realistic.

  • king23_

    Posted Dec 23, 2008 7:13 pm PT

    Ok game, could be better.

  • eaglesRB

    Posted Dec 2, 2008 10:30 pm PT

    All you need to do to have good pass coverage over the middle of the field on defense is use a coverage audible and move the deep zones to the middle.

  • scozotty

    Posted Oct 20, 2008 2:27 pm PT

    The demo for this game sucks. But I played actual game and it was exactly like all the others. If you like the others you will like this one just the same.

  • rezpatriot

    Posted Oct 4, 2008 9:20 am PT

    I've got my eye on this on ebay. But I played 04 on my PC and couldn't win the first game with Detriot Lions. I played replayed the game about 80 times and got the Lions 7 up with 12 yards from their touchline. The other team intercepted and ran the whole pitch and got their extra point. It ended me smashing my hand against the wall and snapping the CD into little pieces. So hopefully things have improved in that respect in 5 years. But I might just rent it first.

  • assassinfab

    Posted Sep 28, 2008 12:55 am PT

    It's my first american football game I bought.
    It's amazing!

  • NovaSky

    Posted Sep 21, 2008 4:16 pm PT

    The opening for Madden 08 was better, actually 08 Madden's intro was the best intro of any sports game ever

  • ITZMATRIXXX

    Posted Sep 4, 2008 8:51 am PT

    i miss the 2k series. honestly cant wait for backbreaker

  • ITZMATRIXXX

    Posted Sep 4, 2008 8:51 am PT

    i miss the 2k series. honestly cant wait for backbreaker

  • Diehardgames2

    Posted Aug 31, 2008 7:18 am PT

    This instalment of Madden is probably the best of the next-gen versions. I have enjoyed the game so far. Good review.

  • crudmanIV

    Posted Aug 31, 2008 1:17 am PT

    Wow! I haven't played a sports game in 4 years and I didn't know how good they can be!

  • barsa08

    Posted Aug 27, 2008 10:18 am PT

    kool

  • DaBolts

    Posted Aug 22, 2008 4:47 pm PT

    aaaron342 needs to get a life.

  • FallenAngelXBL

    Posted Aug 19, 2008 11:29 am PT

    I just picked up madden, and tbh, im totally bewildered by the game, yes its my first madden game, but DAM its confusing. On a side note, his review was pretty accurate. Also, the new look is totally awesome. I was surprised because id finished a review in the Old style, then it refreshed into this lol. Scary stuff i tell ya.

  • soulsearch11

    Posted Aug 19, 2008 9:25 am PT

    This is a VERY COOL new interface.

  • aaron324 posted Aug 19, 2008 8:15 am PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    aaron324

    Posted Aug 19, 2008 8:15 am PT (hide)

    Aaron thomas you suck at reviews.

  • FootFetish24

    Posted Aug 18, 2008 8:37 pm PT

    i never thought i could stream 540p. This is awesome thanks!

  • lendrahcir posted Aug 18, 2008 11:56 am PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    lendrahcir

    Posted Aug 18, 2008 11:56 am PT (hide)

    So madden is still a crap game then? Nuf said!

    Bring on Backbreaker.

  • nintendorocks

    Posted Aug 16, 2008 9:00 pm PT

    Havn't been on the site in a long time but I just wanted to say great review, Aaron! Good to see the remaining GameSpot editors still havn't lost a step.

  • TheGibsonSG

    Posted Aug 16, 2008 3:37 pm PT

    Dude, I freakin' love Aaron Thomas

  • Grouchu

    Posted Aug 16, 2008 10:42 am PT

    Good job.

  • 6321466

    Posted Aug 15, 2008 10:56 pm PT

    I can't watch it because i have a dial-up connection

  • MonkeManFoSho

    Posted Aug 15, 2008 9:57 pm PT

    the presentation of the review is good, but they need better reviewers with better voices, if they had better voices the reviews could match up to GT's video reviews

  • Lash540 posted Aug 15, 2008 4:37 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    Lash540

    Posted Aug 15, 2008 4:37 pm PT (hide)

    That review was horrible. sigh Gamespot how far you have fallen.

  • PalatialRegalia

    Posted Aug 15, 2008 2:29 pm PT

    im not really a madden fan, the only football game i've played is nfl street.. its cuase these gamse are confusing buttons for me but i actually wanna try this.. to bad i don't have ps3 or xbox360

  • com_serve

    Posted Aug 15, 2008 1:51 pm PT

    Maybe I should start playing Madden again. Some of the tips / tools are good equalizers. Was getting mopped last year when i picked up the game late.

  • m4crz3y

    Posted Aug 15, 2008 1:34 pm PT

    Great Review, but I'm not aMadden Fan, but I like the review!

  • sdxermacx

    Posted Aug 15, 2008 1:55 am PT

    good reveiw and you can leave messages on vids now cool

  • chikkkenbutt

    Posted Aug 14, 2008 10:06 pm PT

    idk know about the 360, but with the ps3 i almost never go out of bounds directly after a catch out of the flats. and i've only overthrown in in practice mode, not in actual gameplay. also, he tried passing to the wrong receiver when he did that play action. it is a lot harder to run though because of the blocking. but w/e i luv it!

  • Lone_Wolf23 posted Aug 14, 2008 8:15 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    Lone_Wolf23

    Posted Aug 14, 2008 8:15 pm PT (hide)

    i don't like your review not because u said madden is bad i don't even care that much for madden but u just go on and on... ZZzZzZZZz........ sorry but when you review its kinda boring you should quit your day job hahahahaha LoLZ

  • SnuffDaddyNZ

    Posted Aug 14, 2008 6:26 pm PT

    Be honest, the only reason you visit gb is once a week for the podcast.

  • searsbarnett

    Posted Aug 14, 2008 4:18 pm PT

    Aaron....needs a raise. Promote him immediately. Unfortunately Brett's wearing the wrong jersey on the cover. Game looks great though & so does the new look on the website. Aaron must like Da' Bears!

  • searsbarnett

    Posted Aug 14, 2008 4:18 pm PT

    Aaron....needs a raise. Promote him immediately. Unfortunately Brett's wearing the wrong jersey on the cover. Game looks great though & so does the new look on the website. Aaron must like Da' Bears!

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