This is, by far, the best football game I've played that any NFL fan can easily enjoy
User Rating: 8.5 | Madden NFL 08 X360
To tell you the truth, I wasn't the biggest fan of Madden 07. The graphics weren't all that great, and the plays weren't well organized. The fixed that in Madden 08. First off, the visuals look just as good as you'd probably expect from a next generation console. Player faces could've been improved, but their mere bodies look great, showing tons of muscle detail. The stadium generally looks good, but you'll often see people in the crowd as the same person. The commentary hasn't changed a whole lot, since the announcers will tend to repeat a whole lot of what they're saying. The audio in the game is probably even better than the visuals. Whether players get tackled, or are just sprinting on the field, you'll hear it all, and it actually sounds great. The core gameplay hasn't changed that much, but the few tweaks are for the better. All the plays are sorted out in an organized way and gives you a descriptive picture of what happens in them. The controls work very smoothly and are easy to come to grips with, making it all the better. Improved AI is a noticeable improvement-players will do a good job of either trying to sack you or fend other players off, depending on which team you're on. There's tons of different modes to play, and there's also a nice 1-on-1 match system on Xbox Live. Overall, this is a very improved Madden game that any casual or hardcore NFL fan can easily enjoy.
