Madden 08

This review is for the 360. The game is setup like the previous year of madden. Passing is the same and running is the same. The difference is in juking. The juking is now done with the majoity of the right stick. you flick the stick up and it gives the runner a Truck stick, or run the defender over. Side to side flick makes the runner do a sidestep. Flick the stick back and the runner will stop as if to miss a diving tackle.

The same goes for the defense. A tackler can use the right stick to hit the player with the ball. to flick it up, the tackler will hit the ball carrerier high and if it is flicked down, the tackler will dive at his feet. there is still spin move and dive, but they are done with the b and x.

The controls on the game are very responsive. I prefer this game over NCAA 08 because it is much faster, the players are more detailed and actually have names. This game also has the usual minigames you can play to make players better throughout the year but i usually skip this because i didnt buy the game for those. They are fun to play with friends and rub it in their faces when you bench more than they did ( when in reality they can bench more than you!!!)

The superstar career can be extremely hard or really easy. If you play as a skill position(running back, quarterback, reciever) it is easier to get into the hall of fame,(that is the ultimate goal) As a lineman or linebacker, it is really hard. we'll leave it at that.


7/10