Madden NFL 09

 PlayStation 3
User Score
4.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 134 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 134
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 134
  3. Negative: 73 out of 134
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  1. EraldoU.
    Nov 20, 2008
    5
    This is about an average game to me. The superstar is completely wrecked; they should have kept the old superstar from 08. In the 08 version of superstar, the player actually had to put effort into becoming a hall of famer; in 09, it can be beat in 1 season.
  2. BryanM.
    Sep 18, 2008
    6
    at first I thought this game is pritty cool, but boy did It turn bad quick! after your first year in Francise mode you can not save it because it keeps frezzing! I noticed this also in the other Maddens that are for the next gen! so that gets me mad, I mean why buy the game if all you can play is the first season? the 2nd thing is the Superstar! it was bad in 06 but now its just crap! why at first I thought this game is pritty cool, but boy did It turn bad quick! after your first year in Francise mode you can not save it because it keeps frezzing! I noticed this also in the other Maddens that are for the next gen! so that gets me mad, I mean why buy the game if all you can play is the first season? the 2nd thing is the Superstar! it was bad in 06 but now its just crap! why even play its not fun! you can be a 93 ratting and you will still be picked in the 3rd round I mean your better then the other players so why would the teams wait untill the 3rd round? its not really a draft you just get picked like trash! the other thing is even if you go to the draft its like your not! you don't know where you get picked only by what team! I am sorry, but I liked 08 better and thats sad! maybe its good to play with your friends but other then that its no fun!… Expand
  3. ML.
    Aug 16, 2008
    7
    This is a good game. There are enough changes that I actually have to re-learn how to do certain aspects of the game. Not perfect, and the insrtuction manual leaves far too much out,,,but it's a good game.
  4. JonasW.
    Oct 2, 2008
    6
    It's fun vs another person, but the CPU AI is just terrible. The OL/DL and WR/DB interaction needs a major overhaul. CPU playcalling is very predictable, and the same team to team. Also, CPU QB is unstoppable while CPU HB is horrible. Challenging system doesn't work, and there seems to be no awareness of the sidelines or LOS either.
  5. DunkonMadden
    Aug 30, 2020
    5
    Mediocre, and not too great for a Ps3 Madden. If you want a PS3 Madden, get 12. But hey. At least there's no MUT.

Awards & Rankings

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#17 Best PS3 Game of 2008
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#30 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2008
61
#61 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2008

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Gaming Age
    91
    Everything from the visuals, audio, and presentation have been bumped up a notch to a level that would make any fan who has turned their heads for the last 3 years take notice.
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  2. GamesRadar+
    80
    We’ll happily play all season long, during which we’ll invent a thousand more reasons to love and hate it all at the same time. No matter what, though, we’d be lying if we said we weren’t a tad disappointed that this year’s version didn’t make the same jump we’d gotten accustomed to the last two years.
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  3. Cheat Code Central
    88
    There are a lot of new features this year, but none of them are of much consequence. If you own Madden 08, there is no truly outstanding aspect that makes a repurchase necessary. In fact, the Superstar and Franchise game modes are nearly identical, and the Online Leagues aren't impressive enough to outshine the excellent online play of last year.
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