Madden NFL 2003

 PC
Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Computer Gaming World
    100
    One of the most beautiful games I've ever had the pleaseure to oogle at...One of the most thorough and impressive games I have seen in any genre. [Nov 2002, p.116]
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  2. Maxim Online
    100
    Improves upon already stunning graphics and amps game play with faster speed and such fresh gridiron moves as sidearm passing and—wahoo!—gang tackling.
  3. GameSpot
    92
    A must for anyone with even a passing interest in football. It might very well be the finest game in the venerable history of the EA Sports series.
  5. IGN
    92
    The new play-by-play commentary (featuring Al Michaels, Madden's new booth partner on "Monday Night Football"), is superbly on target. It's also fresh and lively, compared to all those years of Pat Summerall's at-times dry delivery.
  6. Operation Sports
    92
    With the Internet play and use of the console engine, it is king.
  7. Computer Games Magazine
    90
    It looks fantastic, it's a blast to play, and its the best football game out there, period. [Nov 2002, p.89]
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  8. All Game Guide
    90
    A huge play selection, terrific graphics, extensive gameplay modes (including the online options), and a new first-person view make Madden NFL 2003 one of the best football games available.
  9. Armchair Empire
    90
    The improvement of the computer AI is really felt here – if you tend to blitz too often, the computer will start relying on short out patterns that will burn you for a ton of yards.
  10. GameSpy
    86
    Solid gameplay and improved online support ensure the only NFL game in town for the PC is an excellent one.
  11. Media and Games Online Network
    85
    With the PC version now using the console engine, more atmospheric gameplay, new moves and strategies for the players and coaches as well as the online features Madden 2003 is one of the most full featured gridiron simulations in recent years.
  12. FiringSquad
    74
    If you have an Xbox or PlayStation 2, those are by far the better platforms for Madden 2003.
  13. PC Gamer
    74
    It still feels like PC gamers are getting short-changed, especially since the multiplayer game is still so weak. [Nov 2002, p.114]
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Awards & Rankings

15
#15 Best PC Game of 2002
48
#48 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 22
  3. Negative: 4 out of 22
  1. TannerH.
    Mar 16, 2004
    9
    This game is so awesome. It's easy to run the ball and the jukes and spins are way better than 02. The franchise mode is the best you This game is so awesome. It's easy to run the ball and the jukes and spins are way better than 02. The franchise mode is the best you can create your own team so easy and take it into franchise mode and it is completly awesome. The only reason I'm giving it a 9 is because I can get this game to run perfect but 04 wont work on my computer and I hear it's the bomb.… Full Review »
  2. JovanN.
    Oct 1, 2003
    9
    Best football ever! maybe computers QB should drop the ball once!?
  3. JonG.
    Sep 22, 2003
    10
    AMAZING! AMAZING AMAZING ABSOLUTELY FRICKIN AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! The franchise mode is so absorbing i find myslf reluctant to start again by AMAZING! AMAZING AMAZING ABSOLUTELY FRICKIN AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! The franchise mode is so absorbing i find myslf reluctant to start again by buying 2004. I still am to find out how to follow everything in franchise mode it's so deep.… Full Review »
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