Madden NFL 2004

THE GOOD:
Playmaker Controls. Owner Mode. Franchise Mode. Crisp graphics. Player animations are top-notch.

THE BAD:
Madden's Commentary.

SUMMARY:
This game is so amazing. If you like football and own a PS2, you had better get Madden '04. Madden '04 is possibly the best Madden game to date. For starters, the graphics have improved a hella lot. Stadiums are colorful and not dull. Madden '04 houses some of the best player-animations as well. There's hundreds of different tackling animations, so you just won't see a guy fall down. Owner mode is awesome, too. It lets you take control of your favorite team. You can hire the right staff, set concession prices, or even relocate your team. There's so many things to do in '04, you'll be playing this game until '05 comes out. The online options are ace, too.