Full Review for Madden NFL 2006 by deathblow1981

Introduction

This game started out looking like it will be the best football game ever, when start-up demo plays. The problem is that the in game option are horrable, and special features... Well there aren't any. It has only Franchise mode, NO Superstar, No Madden Cards, No Anything!!!! You can't even challenge a bad play call!!!!

Graphics

The graphics are very clear and detailed. Players look remarkably like themselves. It was done well. It almost makes up for the lack of special features, but sadly doesn't!!! I think that EA Sports threw this game together and only spent time on the graphic end of the programing.

Sound

The sound is actually impressive. EA has finally put together a non repeating comentary. You can hear players on-field voices as well. Its great that when playing for example, Payton Manning's voice IS Payton Manning's voice!!!
There are taunts and celebrations as well.

Gameplay

It has excellent in-game controls, except that you can not challenge bad play calls. So there are a ton of unjustified fumbles in the game. Theres virtually no auto replay system for great plays. You can't create a player, create a playbook or edit your players, which is lame. Its also the first Madden to not have Madden Cards!!! Theres not even a Madden Camp mode.

Lastability

I think this game is going to be a very fast game to join the forgotton ralm of crap! It was done the moment it was released. It has very little fun factor so replaying the game is not likely. I wish I hadn't bought this one, and I'm a die hard Madden fan!!

Overall

Over all this game isn't as good as it was hyped up to be. It is lacking all the things Madden fans have come to love and enjoy. It is a sad attept to create a great game for a new system and should be taken off the shelves. I give it two thumbs down!!

Final Score: 70%