Madden NFL 2004

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 53
  3. Negative: 10 out of 53
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  1. Paul
    May 14, 2004
    9
    A very fun game that is quite addictive.
  2. EthanM.
    Dec 8, 2003
    10
    Best sports game ever.
  3. Sean
    Jul 10, 2003
    10
    Each year this game continues to get better except with 2002 though. This year is no different with new Owner Mode and now you can change things like blocking downfield and receiver routes to help you like in an actual game. NFL2K series will never get this realistic.
  4. Greg
    Jul 20, 2003
    10
    how more real can you get beside them coming in ur house??
  5. TraciS.
    Aug 12, 2003
    10
    This Game ROCKS!!!! I bought this for my Husband CS and his friend RJ, and it is like watching REAL FOOTBALL, but they are controlling the game play. Go get this game!!!!
  6. HarryA.
    Aug 14, 2003
    3
    Great game! But no Xbox live,so i leave it into a shop...
  7. BrandonnY.
    Aug 20, 2003
    9
    Madden 2003 game play was way better than 2004 but 2004 gives more control in franchise mode which gives 2004 the edge over all the other games out there. Go RAIDERS
  8. GeoffreyS.
    Aug 3, 2003
    6
    No Xbox Live!!!
  9. Matt
    Aug 4, 2003
    9
    Madden 2004 is gunna b tha best football game this year w/ all new francise mode and every thing and u can get your players better w/ traning camp. and by tha way BEARS RULE!!!!!!
  10. Garrett
    Aug 4, 2003
    10
    Madden 2004 is going rock i cant wait to play the owner mode i hoe it is multiplayer.
  11. JeffA.
    Sep 5, 2003
    3
    The graphics are weak. The menus are old. The commentary is the same as last year as well. The playcallingstat screen takes up 50% of the screen leaving a small area for most replays. Owner mode and Playmaker aren't enough to make this a good game.
  12. EarlwinF.
    Sep 7, 2003
    8
    Madden 2004 is alright. I mean mini- camp is tight and the new owner mode is cool. But basically madden is still madden people just like the game because of the name. Graphics have improved since last year and the audience does not look so fake as usual. So overall Madden is a good game but no 10. so if you want to follow the trend go get madden but I recommend you try all the football Madden 2004 is alright. I mean mini- camp is tight and the new owner mode is cool. But basically madden is still madden people just like the game because of the name. Graphics have improved since last year and the audience does not look so fake as usual. So overall Madden is a good game but no 10. so if you want to follow the trend go get madden but I recommend you try all the football titles then make decide no the best. … Expand
  13. Wild
    Sep 7, 2003
    2
    EA sports, ITS IN THE GAME, needs to be changed to EA sports, ITS STILL THE SAME!!! Ok, we have ower mode and playmaker(which was done last year by other games, but not quite as involved). Where is the online play that we have all been wanting?? Where is a new graphics engine?? Why does the computer make comebacks almost every game that are most impossible. Why can't we import draft EA sports, ITS IN THE GAME, needs to be changed to EA sports, ITS STILL THE SAME!!! Ok, we have ower mode and playmaker(which was done last year by other games, but not quite as involved). Where is the online play that we have all been wanting?? Where is a new graphics engine?? Why does the computer make comebacks almost every game that are most impossible. Why can't we import draft classes from NCAA 2004? EA SPORTS SUCK!!! EA is trying to sell you a football game!! SEGA's ESPN is trying to make you part of one!!… Expand
  14. C.Jason
    Feb 3, 2004
    8
    Ok, don't get me wrong, Madden is a great game and incredibly addictive, but the computer's AI is almost unbelievably good at times. They almost always seem to know exactly who you're going to pass to and when you'll pass (the computer pretty much intercepts the ball about 70% of the time). Also, all of the computers players constantly break tackles and outrun even my Ok, don't get me wrong, Madden is a great game and incredibly addictive, but the computer's AI is almost unbelievably good at times. They almost always seem to know exactly who you're going to pass to and when you'll pass (the computer pretty much intercepts the ball about 70% of the time). Also, all of the computers players constantly break tackles and outrun even my fastest players. I've broken two X-Box controllers due to the frustration of playing this game at times.… Expand
  15. CraigW.
    Apr 28, 2004
    10
    A great football game......10X's better than NFL Fever or ESPN Football....it has an amazing franchise mode including training camp and great states and news.
  16. MatthewH.
    Jul 24, 2004
    10
    THIS GAME ROCKS!!!!
  17. NeilV.
    Oct 16, 2003
    10
    Sweet game! I'm more of an NFL2K person, though I haven't tried 2K4 yet, but this is my first Madden since 1998 and it hasn't disappointed.
  18. WadeH.
    Oct 23, 2003
    10
    For anyone to say that these graphics suck, that this game is the same as the last.... I think they seriously need checked into a mental hospital... no one in their right mind would turn this game down, granted... ESPN NFL 2k4 is better in SOME areas, but over all.. Madden 2004 is the best avaliable football game on the market....
  19. NasS.
    Jun 27, 2003
    10
    Best game ever made by man.
  20. JoeyJoJoShabadoo
    Jul 13, 2003
    10
    Holy Shizzle! This gizzle is off the hizzle!
  21. TimA.
    Jul 30, 2003
    10
    I think this game is goin to be greater than all of the football games out this year that is why i bought i VIKINGS RULE !!!!!!
  22. GaryL.
    Aug 10, 2003
    10
    I can't see how anyone can even compare Madden 2004 with NFL Fever or ESPN. This game is in a league of its own. OWNER mode sounds awesome. Set your ticket prices, food prices, merchandise, and Ive heard you can have fan appreciation days and give away free merchandise like team photos etc. Off-season mini-camps where you can actually improve your players ratings is also a great I can't see how anyone can even compare Madden 2004 with NFL Fever or ESPN. This game is in a league of its own. OWNER mode sounds awesome. Set your ticket prices, food prices, merchandise, and Ive heard you can have fan appreciation days and give away free merchandise like team photos etc. Off-season mini-camps where you can actually improve your players ratings is also a great improvement. Relocating your team and building a stadium from scratch that you can renovate at any time. This game is a 10+, it goes off the scale.… Expand
  23. MatC.
    Aug 17, 2003
    9
    No *&#$)@ xbox live, and no 10's till it's there.
  24. JonG.
    Jan 15, 2004
    10
    There's absolutely no way you can buy another game. Madden is it. It is the only game to stand the test of time. It is the only game that lets you control things on and off the feild. Simply put, It's the only football game there is.
  25. MatthewG.
    Mar 4, 2004
    10
    I wish there were a halftime show and areal record book, with all the record holders. But this game overall is a very good game.
  26. HenryS.
    Apr 29, 2004
    10
    This game is AWESOME... the graphics are the man (as my friend would say) and the franchise mode is incredible... my favorite feature is the owner mode... this game totally crunches espn football cause that game sux..pce out home slice.
  27. AndreB.
    May 14, 2004
    10
    This is the best football game ever.
  28. JustinW.
    Feb 21, 2005
    9
    It's a good game, but the graphics is lagging behind the rest.
  29. OliverM.
    Nov 13, 2003
    1
    A big lesson learned here - don't just pick up a game because it gets good scores or because a meathead friend recommends it (John - thanks mate). If you like American football, no doubt you will flip over this. For me, playing this game is like trying to steer a herd of cattle around a field. Nothing but sides of beef with arms, legs and body armour hitting each other and finding A big lesson learned here - don't just pick up a game because it gets good scores or because a meathead friend recommends it (John - thanks mate). If you like American football, no doubt you will flip over this. For me, playing this game is like trying to steer a herd of cattle around a field. Nothing but sides of beef with arms, legs and body armour hitting each other and finding feeble reasons to put hands on their team-mates in inexcuseable ways. It's a typically American past-time though isn't it - all out violence and whoever is bigger wins the day. What happened to talking things through, eh? I'm sure if the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears got their heads together they could come to some satisfactory solution which would avoid putting on helmets and smashing each other about. Or maybe (as my buddy John) they just like doing things that way. And what's all that nonsensical jargon about then? Pre-snaps, wrap tackles? Oh well. I'm off to pre-snap John's neck and wrap tackle the game disc around his head.… Expand
  30. BrianK.
    Nov 13, 2003
    8
    Great game but no Xbox Live!!!!???!!!!
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#4 Best Xbox Game of 2003
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#8 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2003

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Xbox Nation Magazine
    90
    Aurally and visually stunning, Madden 2004 is easily the best re-creation of digital football ever made. [Oct/Nov 2003, p.94]
  2. Playboy
    100
    Looking for more depth? Take the owner's seat and relocate your team, set concession stand prices in your new stadium and hire your coaching staff. Ditka: Send us your resume. [Sept 2003, p.33]
  3. Deeko
    95
    Nearly every facet of the game is flawless, truly capturing the feel of running and playing in the NFL.
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