Madden NFL 2005

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
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  1. netjak
    56
    Sure, the series succeeds in the atmosphere department, but atmosphere is more needed for the spectators than the guys playing the game. Madden, to me, is a warm, fluffy roll without the hamburger. Yo EA, where’s the beef?
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Awards & Rankings

6
#6 Best PS2 Game of 2004
15
#15 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 87 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 64 out of 87
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 87
  3. Negative: 11 out of 87
  1. AmazonDon
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    This is the best game in the Madden series. Even today in 2020. this game has arguably the best franchise mode in any football game to date.This is the best game in the Madden series. Even today in 2020. this game has arguably the best franchise mode in any football game to date. And that's because ever since 2005 EA Sports has gone out of their way to ruin this game.… Full Review »
  2. BlakkSteel
    Jul 28, 2023
    9
    I can definitely tip my hat to EA on this entry. Even though NFL 2k5 is the absolute better game (actually, THE best ever made), Madden 2005I can definitely tip my hat to EA on this entry. Even though NFL 2k5 is the absolute better game (actually, THE best ever made), Madden 2005 was very entertaining. The game modes & season/franchise additions were nice touches. In the end, I just spent triple the time with 2k5, because it was universally better & more fun.… Full Review »
  3. DunkonMadden
    Aug 30, 2020
    8
    Highest-ranking Madden, but it still lacks sum of Maddens features from 06-08. I like it tho. It has the best defensive gameplay of any Madden tho.
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