Madden 2002

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• Madden 2002

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• ASIN: B00005QI67
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches ; 5 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 13, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,477 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

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With incremental improvements over last year's strong version, Madden NFL 2002 is shaping up as more evolutionary than revolutionary. The graphics receive a minor facelift. Players' faces are more detailed, while their bodies are properly proportioned--last year's players appeared too stocky. Hundreds of new player animations allow movement to appear far more fluid and natural. While we didn't get to go through the entire playbook of every team, last year's cheap "money" plays are no longer unstoppable. Although the PlayStation2 version was the furthest in development, the GameCube beta sported the nicest graphics.

Players can practice late-game offense and defense in two-minute drill mode. Create-a-team allows players to start a new franchise, selecting helmets, uniforms, logos, stadiums, and players. Training mode consists of John Madden coaching gamers on the various plays, helping them understand what each X and O in the playbook does. The new Houston Texans franchise is included, and the game supports widescreen TVs, allowing players to see more of the field. --Raymond M. Padilla

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Madden 2002

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still the best..., October 27, 2001

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Regi Davis (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Madden 2002 (Video Game)

I had the pleasure of attending E3 (friends in low places) and one of the first games I wanted to get my hands on was Madden 2002. As I walked into the main display floor the first thing I saw was the EA booth and there, side-by-side on three plasma screens, was Madden on Playstation 2, X-Box and Gamecube. So, it was easy to compare the three versions of the game on three different platforms. The first thing that jumped out was the attention to detail. The players, the stadiums, the lighting effects, the sounds and the animations were all incredible. Player movements were very smooth in all phases of the game. There was so much detail in the player models that you could identify players by the way they moved. The video game version of Chris Carter actually moved like the real one. In terms of control and gameplay, I walked right up to the Gamecube version of the game and started completing passes almost immediately. It's very easy to navigate, but it also has enough play options to keep you inside your house for months. You have to get this game!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing game, but memory card issues..., November 21, 2001

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Brian Rosenberg (Baltimore, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Madden 2002 (Video Game)

the game is incredible. having played the cube version and PS2, id say the cube version is slightly better; slightly more realisitc graphics, a little better game play. the only downfall of madden is that it takes up an entire memory card. since franchising is such a huge part of the game, you really should have 2 memory cards; one for madden, and one for the rest of your games. hope this is helpful. happy holidays!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Football game for Gamecube!, February 24, 2002

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David Kauffman (CT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Madden 2002 (Video Game)

We all know the 2 kinds of football games. Theres NFL Blitz where players fly across the field, beat [each other up], and the football is the size of there heads, then theres Madden. The great thing about madden is that it's simply realistic. Real physics, real penaltys, a player can get injured. Plus, get this, you can challenge calls. I have never used this option before. It's great!

What makes Madden unbeleivble is it's awesome "Instant Replay" option. You can see the entire field, with the abilility to move, turn and zoom freely. You can choose EAsy mode (Get it, EAsy for EA sports. Heh, heh) and Normal. Also you may select Madden Cards (Which is cool feature) or training. During the game you can get points for completing certain goals (i.e, making a 30 yard pass, intercepting, sacking the QB making 3 tackels with one player, a 30 yard field goal, etc) Not to forget the ability to turn penalties on, or decrease there size. With a create-a-team option or God-like players (On the Ecko team) Gameplay gets 10/10.

The graphics don't get much better. With details on every player, coach and referee, it's amazing. Instant Replay's aren't grainy or choppy, they look perfect. There is absolutly nothing wrong with the graphics. It gets a perfect 10/10.

Because it's EA you know that the commentary will be great. John Madden cracks me up with his little sayings he quotes. Not to mention you can hear the announcer say funny phrases. Such as, once, I cleary heard him say "Would the owner of a blue jeep cherokee, liscene 767-EXE please report to the parking lot? You're vehicle is on fire." What's wrong with it? Well, either i'm havinh Deja Vu, or the people say the same things maybe 3 times per game. After a while it gets boring because the don't say new things. With a small subtraction because of repetition, the sound receives a 8/10.

Speed? Well, let me just say I wasn't happy. Unlike other Gamecube games, which load within 5 or 10 seconds, Madden takes 30-35 seconds. It's worth it in the end though! Unfortunatly, I have to nail the speed by giving it a harsh 7/10.

Controls are amazing. It just makes perfect sense! When the ball is snapped, you will see an A,B,X,R or L over certain players heads. (During Normal mode you must press "A" first) Just press the corresponding button and the QB will pass. X is spin. Y is jump. C-stick in stiff arms. B is dive. It just makes perfect sense. A 10/10 is definitly fair for this element.

Replay ... well DUH! I'm not going to buy a Football game and play it once. I think all sports game need to have a 10/10 for replay or they just aren't worth buying. So, of course, Madden 2002 gets a 10/10

As you can see, if you're going to get a Football game, get Madden. Let's review:
Gameplay: 10/10
Graphics: 10/10
Sound: 8/10
Speed: 7/10
Controls: 10/10
Replay value: 10/10
Total: 55/60 giving Madden 2002 a 91.67

Cheats
There are no real cheats. Some Easter Eggs, like special Holiday Commentary, and a few cheats, like maximum player stat points, add to the game. I'll give it a +2

Madden 2002's new score is a 93.67