Madden NFL 06

 PSP
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
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  1. Gaming Illustrated
    90
    The game is fully featured for tremendous long term value, and the online components put it over the top in terms of true dollar value for your gaming experience.
  2. GameZone
    88
    There’s no doubt about, Madden NFL 06 for the PSP is portable football you can’t afford to be without. Yes we’ve seen Madden on the GBA and most recently on the Nintendo DS but with PS2 connectivity, sharp visuals and solid gameplay this is by far the best handheld version.
  3. PGNx Media
    86
    Perhaps the most annoying quirk about the visual presentation is the loading which is a bit too frequent.
  5. IGN
    85
    It has the look, sound and feel of the console versions, and for that I'm grateful. Everything from the online play to the depth here makes this a great addition to PSP libraries everywhere. I just wish things could've been tuned better so that loading was faster.
  6. PSM Magazine
    85
    Put simply, Madden 2006 for PSP is the first real - as in fully featured and legitimate - portable football game. [Dec 2005, p.114]
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  7. Game Informer
    85
    What surprised me most is just how fast it played. [Nov 2005, p.180]
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  8. Gaming Horizon
    82
    Overall Madden 06 for the PlayStation Portable is a solid title with everything you’d expect from the mega-hit football franchise including great gameplay, graphics, audio and options, but the game falls short with in-game loading.
  9. Modojo
    80
    Aside from some suspicious analog problems, the game suffers from a horrific plague that hurt previous EA Sports releases: LOADING.
  10. GameSpot
    79
    If you're the patient type and can stand sitting through a fair amount of menu loading, you'll find Madden 06 on the PSP to be the best game of handheld football available on the market.
  11. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    77
    On the field, 06 mostly nails the Madden feel. [Nov 2005, p.156]
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  12. BonusStage
    77
    It's just a huge shame that more time wasn’t spent polishing the product up before shipping out because the load times and game bugs hamper what could’ve been a sublime piece of portable football software.

Awards & Rankings

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#23 Best PSP Game of 2005
42
#42 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2005
48
#48 Most Shared PSP Game of 2005

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. LorenzoCabrera
    Jan 12, 2006
    6
    I had really enjoyed playing Madden and you have no idea how many boring commutes it has saved me from. The only time I put Madden down wasI had really enjoyed playing Madden and you have no idea how many boring commutes it has saved me from. The only time I put Madden down was to play GTA, but now that I finised GTA, back to Madden. As I started the season...I failed to remembered why I never got around to finishing a season. NOW I REMEMBER!!! For the third time in two days and no apparent reason the game made my PSP reboot and on down to wire game, AGGHHH. I am giving away the game....ok, I cant, but I will never play franchise mode again.
    + Gameplay
    + Graphics
    + Portable (a given)

    - Loading Time
    - Lag
    - Freezes    … Full Review »
  2. KevinG.
    Jan 9, 2006
    9
    This game is the best football game that i have ever played, espescially for a handheld.. Great graphics and real live action. But i gave it This game is the best football game that i have ever played, espescially for a handheld.. Great graphics and real live action. But i gave it a 9 only for the lag and the long loads... but i can see why it takes so long (the graphics are frikin awesome) so overall i think its a great game and a must have if you own a psp.… Full Review »
  3. mikeg
    Jan 3, 2006
    7
    It should be noted that there is a bug in the second game of the season/franchise that totally shuts the psp down, requiring you to saveIt should be noted that there is a bug in the second game of the season/franchise that totally shuts the psp down, requiring you to save before the end of the 2nd season game. I couldnt get through the playoffs either without game shutting down. Other than that it's a typical madden game, 3 or 4 plays is all you really need. Read the defense and then audible.… Full Review »
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