Madden NFL 2000

by EA

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004XR92
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: July 10, 2000
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,926 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #20 in Video Games > PC Games > Sports > Football
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

EA Sports has consistently released topnotch football titles for years and Madden 2000, its latest entry into the computer football marketplace, is no different. Whether you enjoy the bullet passing of Brett Favre or the slippery running of Terrell Davis, this game delivers touchdown dances, circus catches, and bone-crushing hits.

Computer gridiron enthusiasts should have little trouble diving into the intuitive--and plentiful--gameplay controls, allowing players to immediately enter the action. The game features all 31 teams (the expansion Cleveland Browns are included) as well as an impressive list of all-star and classic squads. With gorgeous player-specific 3-D graphics, and an enhanced franchise mode, Madden 2000 raises the current pigskin standard.

A common complaint of previous Madden editions was the near-impossible rushing offense; defensive linemen often jammed the lanes and their offensive counterparts couldn't set up or hold blocks. Madden 2000 improves the rushing game dramatically and linemen create gaping holes and even block downfield. The Madden passing game continues to excel; Madden 2000 allows players to tweak options like cornerback intelligence and quarterback accuracy to further enhance and customize the passing experience. Perhaps Madden 2000's best feature, though, is the ability to compete on the Internet against aspiring coaches everywhere through the EA Sports online site. --Doug Radcliffe

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing waste of money...., January 1, 2001

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Scott Carter,Tabatha Carter (Columbus, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Madden NFL 2000 (CD-ROM)

It is very disappointing to see how little progress EA has made with this game over the years. I first played Madden years ago on the original Sega video game, but it was pretty weak because it did not allow the user sufficient control of the playing field and the plays in general. My wife bought me this for Christmas this year and I was shocked to see many of the same problems still exist. I used to love playing Techmo on the original Nintendo, and even though the graphics are not very good, it is still head and shoulders over Madden.

Really, the only difference between this and the older version is that they have added a heap of difficult-to-navigate menus that really take away from the game. Another problematic area for this game is the techniques required to pass a freakin football. Some pass plays can be completed by pressing the return key, while others can't. In some cases, the user has to press 5 keys just to pass the ball. Against a good defense, this leaves little or no time to get the ball off. As for player movement, the graphics are slow and choppy and the players accelerate in a quick, unnatural manner. I would expect this sort of problem from older less sophisticated games, but not from a franchise like madden that's been around for ten years. Another problem is the absolute lack of control on the defensive side of the ball. As a player, you will quickly find that you have little or no power to stop, sack or disrupt a play. It is almost like role playing in that you pick a defense and just hope that it stops the play. You do have control over a single defensive player, which you can change, but its pretty useless.

Take my advice, try some of the others out there before you waste money on this....

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Yech...and people complain about other games more..., April 24, 2001

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Matthew J. Rowland (Lees Summit, MO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Madden NFL 2000 (CD-ROM)

Let's list the good and bad of this game: Pros: Graphics, and uh... Cons: Interface, sounds, gameplay, player editor, franchise mode, Madden and Summeral drolling on and on...

It's bad enough to listen to John and Pat every Sunday during football season go on and on about the Rams or Cowboys. I don't need them doing it here. The Franchise mode, a mode that excells in most games, is ridiculous here. Often times, you'll have anywhere from 10-20 players injured at one time, and I'm not kidding you. You'll have to fill out your roster with free agents, and then you'll probably lose your games. One season I played, I simulated a game (mind you, if you play every game manually, no one will be hurt) and discovered that EIGHT (!!!) players were injured for the remainder of the season. Now, I know this is football, but c'mon!

The interface is absolutely horrendous. The mouse will slow down if you play too long, as will the game. It appears to suffer from a serious memory leak, but EA refuses to make a patch for it, despite the fact that I've seen this happen with other games and they all required a memory leak patch.

This series has yet to put out a quality game for the PC. Save your 10 or 15 bucks and go take your significant other to see a movie.

14 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely Classic, November 5, 2000

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Chris Roushar (Prior Lake, MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Madden NFL 2000 (CD-ROM)

If you thought 99 was good, you're in for a treat. Madden 2000 is far more realistic, and enjoyable. It has great gameplay with all the different moves you can do, and it also has awesome plays to pick from. I would recommend this game to anyone, especially the fact that it's cheap.