Madden NFL 10

 PlayStation 3
User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 64 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 64
  3. Negative: 14 out of 64
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  1. MikeW.
    Aug 23, 2009
    9
    I'm not what you'd refer too as a wrist-jockey. More of a strategy fan in the thinking man's sense of things. I enjoy football and especially Madden NFL 10. I've been a loyalist since 1989, and I'm here to tell you this is the smoothest version release of Madden yet. It's not perfect mind you, but it's way solid on multiple fronts. The player animations I'm not what you'd refer too as a wrist-jockey. More of a strategy fan in the thinking man's sense of things. I enjoy football and especially Madden NFL 10. I've been a loyalist since 1989, and I'm here to tell you this is the smoothest version release of Madden yet. It's not perfect mind you, but it's way solid on multiple fronts. The player animations are realistic to the point even non football fans will drop what their doing and marvel at the environment and grid-iron moxie. Its so good that I enjoy just watching the game run by itself, its almost like a television broadcast, yes - it is that good. Needless to say this years version of Madden Football is the best yet! If you are a true fan of the NFL - then you should not (under any circumstances) miss this jewel. You won't be disappointed.… Expand
  2. EnzoP.
    Sep 17, 2009
    9
    Madden NFL 10 was a huge hit the critics liked it, it made a lot of money. But me personally I LOVED IT! It's very close to 10 but night quite the full cigar though. So far it's the best sport game of the year but with NHL 10 getting very good reviews they might not have the crown for long. Also something I have to add in this review is what a good cover. The cover is great, the Madden NFL 10 was a huge hit the critics liked it, it made a lot of money. But me personally I LOVED IT! It's very close to 10 but night quite the full cigar though. So far it's the best sport game of the year but with NHL 10 getting very good reviews they might not have the crown for long. Also something I have to add in this review is what a good cover. The cover is great, the cover actually has a big part in the intro and at the main menu. It's all Troy Polamalu and Larry Fitzgerald. To add on loving this game I am a big fan of the halftime report. When you do a season it shows the scores around the league and the big stats. Of course, the highlights too. This is a very smart video game I am a big fan of EA Sports. I also liked NBA Live 09 but the critics thought it was a lot worse then my perspective. I'm not that big of a fan of 2K sports the only one I liked was 2K5 football but they don't make football games anymore! To wrap this review up Madden NFL 10 is so far the best sports game of the year.… Expand
  3. Zach
    Aug 18, 2009
    10
    This is, by far, the best Madden they've made. I've been playing Madden since 1994, and this is the most complete, true-to-the-game incarnation. They've gotten rid of irritating things, like the mini-games when you create a superstar, and have added cool things like Pro-Tak. If you've been staying away from Madden for a few years, now is the time to come back.
  4. DWill
    Aug 21, 2009
    8
    I can honestly say that I am happy with this years effort to make Madden NFL 10 the best football game in the series on next gen consoles. I was a huge fan of the NFL 2k series and it hurt when i had to give up great presentation & comentary in those games for the less than stellar recent Madden games. (I would really fall asleep on many occasions when playing madden alone.) Madden has I can honestly say that I am happy with this years effort to make Madden NFL 10 the best football game in the series on next gen consoles. I was a huge fan of the NFL 2k series and it hurt when i had to give up great presentation & comentary in those games for the less than stellar recent Madden games. (I would really fall asleep on many occasions when playing madden alone.) Madden has always had a solid franchise mode, and great gameplay, but it was hard for me to be excited or interested to play more than a game or two at one sitting with 5min/ quarter. Well that has changed with this years game. I know, almost, feel like i am experiencing the magic of an NFL t.v. broadcast; almost! PRESENTATION: 8 +Easy and simple to navigate menues. +Great camera tricks during games. +halftime show that breakdown stats and show highlights -uninteresting comentary. -certain parts like the halftime show, feels empty & incomplete. GAMEPLAY: 8 +same solid madden controls you are use to. +fluid and responsive.(though some may not agree, I like the slower pace of this years game because it feels more realistic) -same gamplay quirks as previous Maddens (receviers running out bounds after a catch close to the sideline, etc) AUDIO: 8 + the audio for the most part is solid. the crowds chant things they really would at their home stadium. the player chattering is nicley done and believable. +the music plays low during the games but is effective and suites this game well. great selection of audio tracks by various artist. GRAPHICS: 8.5 +Very believable and realistic animations +Simply the best looking football game available, and it looks very good in HD. -the really good animations causes the poor ones to stick out a lot more. -many player faces need help. -textures pop in late some times on sidline shots. +these negatives dont really detract from the overall experience. *there is now a franchise mode online! *If your a football fan & have a PS3 or xbox 360, then you can be sure to find a satisfiying game in Madden NFL 10.… Expand
  5. Cory
    Aug 21, 2009
    9
    I think it's an absolutely fun game. Everyone else that gave it low rankings takes Madden too seriously. The slow settings tooke me a bit to get used to, but, I love it now. Finding the holes and cutting back as a runner has never been so much fun.
  6. td
    Aug 30, 2009
    9
    Basically all the nay sayers are clearly 2k fanboys who are still living in 2005. Get over it already. 2k is finished. All Pro Football 2k8 was there chance to prove to the world they are the dominant developers and they FAILED MISERABLY. Now basing Madden 10 on its own merits, it is a very good game and a DEFINITE improvement over the past iterations of the game. The game will never Basically all the nay sayers are clearly 2k fanboys who are still living in 2005. Get over it already. 2k is finished. All Pro Football 2k8 was there chance to prove to the world they are the dominant developers and they FAILED MISERABLY. Now basing Madden 10 on its own merits, it is a very good game and a DEFINITE improvement over the past iterations of the game. The game will never appeal to everyone and there will always be people wanting more. Well you can't have it all but this game is far from a bad rating. Perhaps if EA switched to the PS3 as its lead console and take advantage of the 50GB disc space we will "HAVE IT ALL" but as long as we are limited by the disc space of the Xbox 360 we will just have to settle with what we got...........and that aint bad.… Expand
  7. thotslayer69
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Had gotten a PS3 in 2009 and also received Madden 10 and it was a great break from madden 06 on the PS2 it had so many elements of gameplay and visuals that are better than any madden before and after it
  8. SuperSonicJunus
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    It was the 1st time Madden felt like a fresh start since the 1st one I’d ever played. (04) The lobbies for online were toxic and I made so many memories with this game + I had terrible internet at time. Wish they’d bring back the Madden Moments. Top tier soundtrack/gameplay/animations, if Franchise mode was better, it would be a Top 3 Madden in my eyes. For now, it sits at the #4 spot andIt was the 1st time Madden felt like a fresh start since the 1st one I’d ever played. (04) The lobbies for online were toxic and I made so many memories with this game + I had terrible internet at time. Wish they’d bring back the Madden Moments. Top tier soundtrack/gameplay/animations, if Franchise mode was better, it would be a Top 3 Madden in my eyes. For now, it sits at the #4 spot and makes the Mt. Rushmore of John Madden games.… Expand

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#29 Best PS3 Game of 2009
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#40 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2009

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
  1. IGN
    89
    Madden NFL 10 doesn’t redefine the series or innovate in any monumental way, but that doesn’t stop it from being a truly great football game.
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  2. GameShark
    91
    In the end Madden 10 is the kind of game that I am willing to look past the shortcomings because what’s good is really, really good. It’s worth putting up with the faults in order to experience what works.
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  3. GamePro
    90
    Being able to focus on finding an open receiver without worrying as much about the split-second paranoia of protecting my player was a welcome relief.
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