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: 25 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Cheat Code Central
    92
    For football fans it simply cannot be missed. There are really no glaring faults at all. One would be hard-pressed to improve upon the graphics, controls, sounds, modes of play, varied content, and online play.
  2. Worth Playing
    90
    Madden NFL 08 again serves football gamers on both sides of that fan fence.
  3. GameTrailers
    90
    All the modes have finally made the starting lineup, and there are successful tweaks and additions to both the gameplay and options. It's still more of an evolution than a revolution, but that's like saying LaDanian [la-dane-ian] Tomlinson just got better.
  4. MEGamers
    81
    This year more than ever you will need to have a certain amount of knowledge when it comes to positioning and rules in football.
  5. GameSpy
    80
    The PlayStation 3 version is feature complete by comparison, but it doesn't run at the silky smooth frame rate of the 360 version. It's a no-brainer decision if you own both systems, but early adopters of the PlayStation 3 should still have a good time with this one.
  6. IGN
    77
    Madden NFL 08 on PS3 is no a great game. It is a shadow of its cousin on 360. Though the feature set is identical, the drop to an unstable 30fps hurts considerably. The visuals and the gameplay suffer.
  7. Game Revolution
    67
    The PS3 version is identical to the 360 in terms of options and A.I., unfortunately the similarity ends as soon as you look at the screen. It only runs at half the framerate (which is less noticeable than you'd think) and is distinctly blurry and choppy, with longer load times (which will drive you crazy). Just like Madden 07 on the 360, it's probably suffering from first-timer's disease.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 21
  3. Negative: 7 out of 21
  1. Fortnitebad69
    Jul 3, 2019
    10
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  2. CarsonTK
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    Especially since this game was such a big improvement over Madden 07, I liked the depth and almost every good feature in the PS2 era beingEspecially since this game was such a big improvement over Madden 07, I liked the depth and almost every good feature in the PS2 era being back. We can edit players, create-a-team, look at NFL news, and NONE of this, was in 07 or 06 on the next-gen consoles. While the gameplay is the same as 07, the graphics slightly improved. I think Madden 08 was the first madden to be great on two generations of consoles. I do prefer the PS2 version, but I liked what EA was trying to do and recover everything from the older games. In my opinion, this is the best Madden during the PS3 era.… Expand
  4. EdgeG.
    Aug 18, 2007
    9
    Don't play into the negative 30 fps hype, it is barely noticeable and does NOT detract from the game play at all. This game is fantastic Don't play into the negative 30 fps hype, it is barely noticeable and does NOT detract from the game play at all. This game is fantastic and highly recommended. 30 fps is fine.… Expand
  5. JoeT.
    Aug 13, 2007
    8
    Far better than last years, however it still could use some work. The secondary feels almost cheap to me with the amount of interceptions Far better than last years, however it still could use some work. The secondary feels almost cheap to me with the amount of interceptions both sides get a game. 30fps isn't a deal breaker but if you look hard enough you will notice the difference. I doubt the mainstream even knows or cares about the frame rate difference.… Expand
  6. RealReview..
    Aug 22, 2007
    6
    This game is compeletly average. i thought the frame rate was fine and that whole issue was overblown but the game just wasn't good. so This game is compeletly average. i thought the frame rate was fine and that whole issue was overblown but the game just wasn't good. so many features are still missing. i'd rather be play a madden from two years ago with an updated roster.… Expand
  7. MiguelJimenez
    Aug 7, 2008
    4
    Madden is the best video game ever, the ps2 games are great and the online game was flawless. People using cheesy plays were meant to beMadden is the best video game ever, the ps2 games are great and the online game was flawless. People using cheesy plays were meant to be blacked out, I could seriously kick some butt when someone went 20 yards back with the qb and send a bomb to T.O. Moss or anyone. Not in Madden for ps3. The wrs are magicians who just jump for the ball, it sucks. People run the same scramble over and over just to pass to a crossing route or a bomb in case you are playing zone, just to see a wr jump for the ball ang grab it sometimes with just one hand. The worst thing is that madden 09 seem to have the same button configuration and leaping grabs. This may be the last madden I ever buy.… Expand
  8. JeffA.
    Aug 13, 2007
    0
    Boycott Madden 08 for the PS3. Send EA a message. The PS3 is capable of running games like Lair, MGS4 and Killzone 2. Don't buy a game Boycott Madden 08 for the PS3. Send EA a message. The PS3 is capable of running games like Lair, MGS4 and Killzone 2. Don't buy a game that runs at 30 f.p.s.… Expand

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#27 Best PS3 Game of 2007
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#26 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2007