Madden NFL 2004

 PC
Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. Playboy
    100
    Looking for more depth? Take the owner's seat and relocate your team, set concession stand prices in your new stadium and hire your coaching staff. Ditka: Send us your resume. [Sept 2003, p.33]
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  2. Computer Games Magazine
    100
    EA Sports has developed a game for both the adrenaline-addicted Mountain Dew set and the brainiacs who care more about crafting the perfect playbook than actually calling plays. [Nov 2003, p.98]
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  3. Play Magazine
    100
    If you demand the ultimate in presentation and extras, look no further than Madden NFL 2004. [Grade = A+; Sept 2003, p.86]
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  5. Entertainment Weekly
    100
    Adding a mind-boggling level of depth is the Owner Mode, which lets you negotiate salaries, build a stadium, and - for the detail obsessed - even set prices at the concession stands. [5 Sept 2003, p. L2T 22]
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  6. IGN
    93
    The PC version is the best looking of all of the Madden games this year, but you'll need a high-priced system to check out the high-priced graphics.
  7. PC Gameworld
    91
    If you don't plan on purchasing the excellent "ESPN NFL Football," any football fan would be doing themself a favor in picking up Madden NFL 2004.
  8. Computer Gaming World
    90
    Easily the best Madden game yet, but be prepared to buy a Logitech Dual Action controller. [Nov 2003, p.130]
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  9. Cheat Code Central
    90
    Because of its tight game-play, depth and dizzying amount of features, Madden is still the one to beat.
  10. GameZone
    90
    From the detail graphics, excellent controls, and outstanding owner’s mode everyone should find something to enjoy with this game.
  11. GameSpot
    88
    One of best football games to date. Madden NFL 2004 covers nearly every facet of professional football, but what makes this year's entry in the series so special is that it ties all its components together seamlessly.
  12. GameSpy
    82
    If you want to dig deep into Madden's highly touted franchise mode, there are some major holes that need to be filled before this portion of the game passes muster -- the game will not be truly complete until it's fixed.
  13. Gamer's Hell
    81
    Just enough changes to make it worth purchasing.
  14. PC Gamer
    76
    Sadly, the one thing that's fairly consistent is the opposing AI's late-game heroics. [Dec 2003, p.114]
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Awards & Rankings

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#6 Best PC Game of 2003
100
#100 Most Shared PC Game of 2003

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 29
  3. Negative: 7 out of 29
  1. Shadow1
    Jul 1, 2016
    8
    This is best game about American Football on PC and one of the best Sports Games . Madden HFL 2004 has got normal graphics and excellentThis is best game about American Football on PC and one of the best Sports Games . Madden HFL 2004 has got normal graphics and excellent gameplay . Cool Game .… Full Review »
  2. Machine146
    Dec 20, 2006
    9
    Awesome and addictive.
  3. PhillOftheFuture
    Oct 26, 2004
    10
    Wow!
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