Madden NFL 09

by EA

Product Details

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• ASIN: B0012NAXE2
• Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches ; 1 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: August 12, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,321 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #1 in Video Games > Nintendo DS > Sports > Football
  • #27 in Sports & Outdoors > Fan Shop > Video Games & Accessories
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: Nintendo DS | Edition: Standard

Twenty years as a dynasty of gaming, Madden NFL 09 aims to deliver the most immersive gameplay, the richest online offerings and the most comprehensive feature depth in the history of the franchise. This year's edition features all-new Rec Room minigames to push your football skills to the limit, plus online and local gameplay.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tough for a newbie, but....., August 22, 2008

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L. Smith (Upstate New York) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Madden NFL 09 (Video Game)

I have never picked up an EA game until I bought my DS a couple months ago, and I had to try this, given the hype. Since I am a newbie, it seems overwhelming to try to pick up on all the nuances, the various plays, which player to control, how to control the kicker (both power and accuracy) and the like, but you know what? It is a heck of a lot of FUN! I play with my favorite team, the Vikings, and Adrian Peterson will still break off a 70 yard run despite my flaws on which buttons to mash. I have started the training modes, and can give an update later, but if you are a football fan, this is a must have.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great football game, even if unintentionally, September 16, 2009

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Trunkshow - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Madden NFL 09 (Video Game)

First of all, let me start by saying I haven't played any previous versions of Madden on the DS. I hear this one is identical to 08, so you probably should save your money if you already have that. Now on to the review:

This game to me is almost perfect for a handheld version of Madden. It's packed with gameplay options, from mini camps to franchise mode (haven't played a whole season yet so I'm not sure how the offseason is) to DS exclusive games using the stylus. There is a ton crammed into the cartridge.

Gameplay is actually really excellent as well. I can swear that I see similar cutscenes to Madden 2001 for the PC (which I think is a crazily fun game) so I think it's using a similar engine. At times you will throw a pass to a receiver that will just miss by a mile, but it seems like the QBs with better accuracy ratings actually miss less of the time, and generally you won't miss if you throw the pass at the right time in the receiver's route, so QB pressure actually seems to mean something in this game (which is less than I can say for almost any other Madden I've played). Running is pretty good. Against bad defenses, the middle will open up, even on draw plays, but try it against the Steelers and you will have much less luck... The only negative I have seen on offense so far is that the Strong I formation, quick toss play is literally undefendable, no matter the difficulty setting. I've had to remedy it by choosing a playbook that doesn't have the play, and that seems to have made a difference.

Defense is really tough, especially on Pro setting. If you don't drop 4 defensive backs into deep coverage, it's almost a sure bet that the qb will throw deep and connect on you, but it's honestly one of the first Madden games I've played where I'm not a sure bet to be #1 in total defense year after year by several hundred yards.

Graphics have never been that important to me, but I think these suffice just fine. Anyway, if you have a DS and want a somewhat realistic football experience on the go, do yourself a favor and pick this up. I recently played it a ton on a long trip, and I'm still really satisfied with it.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!, December 29, 2008

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Jill L. Anderson - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Madden NFL 09 (Video Game)

My son is 12 years old and loves this game. He is easily frustrated by DS games that have bad graphics or aren't easy to control. He gives this a 5 star because it is easy to control and the graphics are great.

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