PSN Review – Madden NFL Arcade
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As for the controls, the player can deliver a big hit with the X button. It is necessary to use the correct pursuit angles given the high speeds in the game. A wrong angle can easily lead to an opponent’s touchdown, especially considering some of the crazy game changers that can be done via the slot wheel at the top of the screen. These abilities are random to both users and only last for one play. Some of the changers that I saw while playing were:
- Entourage – gives a player a full 11 man squad.
- Molasses – everything slows down tremendously in slow motion.
- Bonus Play – gives you an extra play in that series.
- Triple Threat – the quarterback will throw 3 balls at once to his targets so the defense doesn’t know the true target.
- Fast Pass – the quarterback will launch a bullet pass to his receiver.
- Fling Blind – used by the defense so the offense can’t see the corresponding buttons to the receivers.
- Fumblitis – fumbles will occur.
- Make It Take It – if a touchdown is made you will get the ball back.
- Turbo – the play will progress at a very high speed.
- Flip Flop – the scores will flip flop between the users.
These are just some of the abilities within the game. There are several more to experience within the game. This is just another element that adds a lot of excitement to the title, and it will definitely keep you on your toes.
The only two game modes are the Play Now option and the Online mode. Play Now tests your skills against the computer or a local player, but the game really shines in the Online mode. Here your record will be tracked and your rank compared to everyone else that has played the game. If you have played Madden before this will all look familiar.
Overall the game is a great pickup for a quick football fix. The only drawbacks are that the menus seem sluggish at times when trying to navigate through them, there are no stats, and the price is a bit high. None of these impact the great gameplay you will experience within the game though, so there are no worries there. If you are a football fan, this is definitely something to check out. If you are someone that is curious and typically hates Madden because of the over-complication that can occur within the game, this is the football game for you. It is simplified, yet highly addictive.
PlayStation LifeStyle’s Final Score
Great for a quick football fix Online is where the game really shines. Fun, over the top arcade style gameplay |
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December 1st, 2009 at 5:14 PM
YAWN
December 1st, 2009 at 5:23 PM
I loved EA’s 3 on 3 hockey so this looks right down my ally.
December 1st, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Who says Yawn on a review of a game? That’s like me going to Best Buy knowing they sell electronics and going Yawn because I am over electronics altogether. Anyway, good review Pete. I might have to pick this game up.
December 1st, 2009 at 8:13 PM
Looks like fun.
December 1st, 2009 at 10:36 PM
sounds like a lot of fun to me, I wish Sony would 50% it for a week.
December 2nd, 2009 at 12:24 AM
I’ll be picking this one up when the price is more interesting.
December 2nd, 2009 at 9:18 AM
@Gator
wasn’t yawning at the reveiw, just the game
December 2nd, 2009 at 10:34 AM
I know. You totally missed my point. lol.
December 2nd, 2009 at 2:07 PM
looks fun to jam on while drinking it up with buddies … only prob. with the sim Madden is games take so long when your chilling and waiting to play … for sure purchase!
December 2nd, 2009 at 7:34 PM
Madden is the “king” of football games because it’s the ONLY football game.