Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 25
  2. Negative: 0 out of 25
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  1. Computer Games Magazine
    50
    When EA Sports decides to fix what's broken, specifically the dropped passes and deep passing game, it'll have another A-list football game on its hands. [Oct 2005, p.89]

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#66 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 40
  2. Negative: 4 out of 40
  1. Aug 12, 2021
    9
    Best football game I've played. I love the creation features. I can play Dynasty mode as my FCS alma mater, and love that most of the team isBest football game I've played. I love the creation features. I can play Dynasty mode as my FCS alma mater, and love that most of the team is accurately portrayed. Presentation is awesome. My only problem with this game is the way blocking assignments are sometimes handled. Slower plays like WR Swing don't work well. Full Review »
  2. Jul 28, 2021
    10
    ScottY, DannyB and DavidS, all of you guys are just plain retards. The game is awesome. Go back to playing with your toys. Little children.
  3. Aug 7, 2017
    10
    The masterpiece of college football games, and one of the greatest overall sports games in history.
    The game speed is much faster than Madden
    The masterpiece of college football games, and one of the greatest overall sports games in history.
    The game speed is much faster than Madden today. It created more fun, more high stakes, quicker reaction time, and created an authentic feel to how football is played. It's in bursts of light!
    The mechanics were solid. The pageantry can not be rivaled. The soundtrack was the best in sports history. The level of love and detail they put in this game, from the helmet stickers, to the rivalry trophies, to the recruiting, and great competitive gameplay. With the pump up the crowd feature you would fear going into someone else's stadium. It was a joy ride to play.
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