Madden is what it is.......a great football game.
I was thrilled to give another go at Madden on a next generation console. I expected to get another great football simulation, and that's exactly what I got. Since it is football, there are only so many things you can do to change up the game play. All the core elements that have made past installments great have returned, plus some new features such as the built in weapon system, and a menu that comes up prior to each play making it more convenient for users to change up the play and assign certain duties for their players. These are great features for gamers who aren't exactly football junkies and have trouble calling the right plays.
Although not a big deal to some, I was very disappointed to not hear John Madden's voice commenting the games. That was one key feature that always kept the series unique to his name. His replacement, however, isn't too bad. You still get a good authentic football experience.
Of course, Franchise mode returns in the 2008 season, as well as Superstar mode. I played superstar mode in 2006 when it first debuted, and was extremely disappointed with the lack of customization that goes into it. Alot of the things in SS mode haven't changed: still the same interview questions, and still the same boring, all text-menus.
I had never previously played Madden on a next-gen console, so I was extremely pleased with the sharp graphics and player animations. This game lived up to my expectations, but I feel as if there is room for improvement.