NCAA March Madness 2005

 Xbox
User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
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  1. JoeK.
    Jan 6, 2005
    3
    For the price the ESPN/Sega game is so much better. Both games are very close in every facet but the crowd noise is better in ESPN.
  2. JeremyG.
    Feb 24, 2005
    10
    It's one intense bad azz b--ball game i have seen since nba jams on super nintendo.
  3. GMoneyR
    Jul 5, 2021
    9
    Despite coming on 17 years, this game still holds up despite the graphics being mildly dated. There’s plenty of modes to choose from, gameplay is really enjoyable, and there are a plethora of teams and classic teams to choose from. The only two gripes I have is that there is no create a team and I feel the presentation is kinda slacking despite the amazing announcing by Brad Nessler andDespite coming on 17 years, this game still holds up despite the graphics being mildly dated. There’s plenty of modes to choose from, gameplay is really enjoyable, and there are a plethora of teams and classic teams to choose from. The only two gripes I have is that there is no create a team and I feel the presentation is kinda slacking despite the amazing announcing by Brad Nessler and Duck Vitale. Now I can’t compare this to any other college hoop games (This is the only one I’ve played), but I genuinely feel this is still a great game.… Expand

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45
#45 Best Xbox Game of 2004

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Xbox Nation Magazine
    80
    It's all about control, and Madness 2005 offers plenty of it. [Jan 2005, p.92]
  2. Next Level Gaming
    87
    And the gameplay is improved a good deal from last year, giving you more of a realistic feel while maintaining a fast-paced arcadey kind of feel.
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  3. IGN
    86
    It definitely feels more like a standalone college game now with more of the atmosphere, gameplay and extras that make NCAA hoops so endearing. The sticky dynasty mode is well on its way to becoming one of my favorite features too.
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