Madden NFL 2005

 PC
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. Computer Games Magazine
    60
    Just because it's the only big-budget PC football game on the market is now excuse for complacency. [Dec 2004, p.79]
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Awards & Rankings

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#19 Best PC Game of 2004
80
#80 Most Shared PC Game of 2004

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User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. Daneman
    Aug 15, 2014
    3
    I played Madden on the Sega Genesis since 1993 and switched to the PC version when it first came out. This was the one that killed myI played Madden on the Sega Genesis since 1993 and switched to the PC version when it first came out. This was the one that killed my enjoyment of it. They turned all the play action passes into pitchbacks. I hate pitchbacks.… Full Review »
  2. Laurence
    Sep 20, 2004
    8
    Great game. Deep game. Superficially it doesn't look like alot has been added. The games start and end with the same animation Great game. Deep game. Superficially it doesn't look like alot has been added. The games start and end with the same animation sequences. Everything has been enhanced though. Player models are better than last year. Additions on the defensive side are more realistic. Blocking physics are more realistic in that the defenders can shed blocks quicker. The in-game cut scenes have been changed and enhanced to add drama to the games. Madden and Michaels roles have to be expanded and enhanced. Buy it!… Full Review »
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