Madden NFL 2005

 GameCube
User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
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  1. AdamH.
    Oct 21, 2004
    9
    The defensive additions are superb, and the overall gameplay is unmatched.
  2. easuc
    Sep 5, 2021
    9
    An unbelievable franchise mode so in depth it’s as addictive as sugar you can do so much in franchise mode which has the tony Bruno show. you can create a team or uniforms and even create a fan custom to your liking. Gameplay fits perfectly for the game it’s smooth and polished. Presentation is good with al michaels and John madden as commentators. Game modes like situation mode are aAn unbelievable franchise mode so in depth it’s as addictive as sugar you can do so much in franchise mode which has the tony Bruno show. you can create a team or uniforms and even create a fan custom to your liking. Gameplay fits perfectly for the game it’s smooth and polished. Presentation is good with al michaels and John madden as commentators. Game modes like situation mode are a blast for example you can make a game where your team is down 35-3 and try to come back. You can unlock classic teams and certain stadiums just by playing the game no micro transactions in game. The only thing that’s missing is career mode which was later installed in madden 06.… Expand

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#3 Best GameCube Game of 2004
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#72 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2004

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. NTSC-uk
    80
    The realism that the game provides is shockingly accurate, and whether you just wish to play it for the competitive aspect with mates, or go down the whole route of running your own team, it provides reward throughout.
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  2. Stuff
    95
    Once you get sucked into Franchise Mode, you very well might not make it out.
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  3. Kombo
    95
    The players move even more fluid than before, a vast improvement over the sometimes choppiness of the visuals during an intense, route-switching play.
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