Madden NFL 09 Review

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What the Game's About
Madden Football. If you haven't heard that name by now, you've been living under a rock for the past 20 years. Yes, 20 years ago, a quiet revolution started and now the gaming franchise is one of the few that has truly stood the test of time. Year after year, the game continues to grow in popularity with midnight store openings and people taking "sick" days to get off work in celebration of the yearly release.

What's Hot
The first thing that you'll encounter is the brand new Madden IQ system. The system itself is a great idea because it reduces one of the most persistent problems of the past Madden games: the barrier to entry. Because you are assessed on your skill at dealing with football plays, the game will do some magic and formulate the level of difficulty based on a number of offensive and defensive "tests." If you are still unsure about all the controls and gameplay mechanics, there is a virtual football trainer that will help you get better and increase your Madden IQ. The only thing you have to put up with is a hologram of John Madden that looks suspiciously like something from a galaxy far, far away. Truth be told, it really should be called Madden DNA because this single feature is woven into many other features to create a complete package. What this translates to is a gameplay experience that has been picked through with a fine tooth comb. Because the Madden IQ is so integral, you really get the sense that the game is adapting to you and not the other way around.

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