Madden NFL 08

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  • Summary: All-New Read & React System: New player skill icons identify on-field strengths and weaknesses, providing an immediate read on what your opponent is giving you. Quickly react, create mismatches, and exploit opponent weaknesses before every play. All-New Front Office Mode: Take full controlAll-New Read & React System: New player skill icons identify on-field strengths and weaknesses, providing an immediate read on what your opponent is giving you. Quickly react, create mismatches, and exploit opponent weaknesses before every play. All-New Front Office Mode: Take full control of every aspect of an NFL franchise. Construct a state-of-the-art stadium, set concession prices, hire your coaching staff, draft players, and manage the entire operation from the top down to build your dynasty. Your Ring of a Champion: Increase your Madden Gamer Level to help create and customize your own in-game championship ring. Madden Unmatched: All-new player moves, including auto-motion, backward passes and low-hitting tackles, plus ultra-smooth gameplay provide the most realistic NFL gaming experience ever. Control receivers and make spectacular catches or key possession receptions, or roam the secondary and jar the ball loose with big hits and ball-stripping tackles. [EA Sports]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    90
    A stonking package that will keep fans and fresh faces busy until Madden 09. [Oct 2007, p.98]
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  2. PSM3 Magazine UK
    87
    Much better than on PS3. [Oct 2007, p.79]
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  3. Gamer 2.0
    80
    Madden NFL 08 was made with the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in mind, so it's no surprise if you end up finding these versions of Madden to be lackluster.
  4. IGN
    79
    The weapon system, which is obviously carried over from the newer consoles, doesn't deliver the kind of experience that you'd hope it would, and the adjustments to the older gameplay doesn't do enough to radically improve the title. While Madden 08 is still an enjoyable title, it isn't nearly as impressive as last year's game.
  5. Play.tm
    78
    If you already own previous Maddens then take a moment to think before buying this one, if you haven't dipped your toe into the Madden lagoon for a while then now is as good a time as any to take the plunge.
  6. GameSpot
    75
    The older console versions of Madden 08 offer a few control upgrades and a couple of bizarre new modes, but otherwise, this might as well be last year's game.
  7. Game Revolution
    58
    The special teams AI, however, remains consistent with the PS2 version (read: it’s horrible) so there is still room for improvement.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. BrandonR.
    Aug 2, 2007
    10
    This game has awesome defensive control, and the kicking has even improved, and the game is so realistic, it look as though your their eating This game has awesome defensive control, and the kicking has even improved, and the game is so realistic, it look as though your their eating your billsberries! Isn't that sick!… Expand
  2. MinePlay512
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best maddens of all time, I played this back past in this past and to this date, It's ready to be fired up.
  4. KevinD.
    Aug 15, 2007
    10
    This game is awesome. Blows away any next-gen version still. The new fantasy challenge mode is light enough for me since I don't want to This game is awesome. Blows away any next-gen version still. The new fantasy challenge mode is light enough for me since I don't want to do 20 years of franchise.… Expand
  5. ChrisF
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    I just played a whole season on Franchise mode after not touching the game in a long, long time - and I can honestly say it's a betterI just played a whole season on Franchise mode after not touching the game in a long, long time - and I can honestly say it's a better football simulator than the garbage they pumped out the last few years on PS4/Xbox One.… Expand
  6. UnderrateXposer
    Nov 16, 2012
    10
    If you are from Europe and yet love American Football, this game is great for you because it includes some special teams and stadiums from Europe :D
  7. sandspeedruns
    Feb 25, 2023
    9
    Though the formula for PS2 Maddens had not changed for many years at this point, Madden 08 is still a great game. The best way to describeThough the formula for PS2 Maddens had not changed for many years at this point, Madden 08 is still a great game. The best way to describe this game is "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". This was released at the tail end of the PS2's lifespan (the PS3/Xbox 360 had already been out for a couple of years at this point), and therefore, nothing really had to change. I have both Madden 06 and Madden 08, and of the two, I would actually say 08 is better due to its Superstar mode (and better kicking mechanics). Classic!… Expand
  8. BlakeH.
    Aug 15, 2007
    6
    Its pretty much 07 with Vince Young on the front.

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#15 Best PS2 Game of 2007
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#16 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2007