Madden NFL 2000

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Product Features

• xbox
• Video Game
• sports
• football
• NFL

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000031KJI
• Item Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: August 31, 1999
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #15,386 in Video Games (See Bestsellers in Video Games)

• This is item 9 in The Madden Series.

Product Description

Editorial Review

Tracing the evolution of console football can take you on a nostalgic trip back to games like Tecmo Bowl and Walter Payton Football, but the genre reached the mainstream with the release of the first Madden Football title in the early '90s. Since then, Madden has become the pro football simulation game to beat.

One key to the series' longevity is that it has never deviated from the original formula of perfectly balancing entertaining gameplay with realistic feel. So naturally, Madden NFL 2000 brings that same addictive feel, while being spruced up with tons of peripheral options. The most noticeable changes from last year's version are the faster gameplay and smoother frame rates.

Madden NFL 2000 features all 31 NFL teams, all-time Super Bowl teams, the Madden Millennium team, and 200 more that can be "unlocked." The game uses the patented TV-style presentation with play-by-play commentary by John Madden and Pat Summerall. Improved player and play editors, comprehensive player movement, trading for draft picks, and the awesome franchise mode, all combined in one package, produce a title that is unparalleled in console gaming. It's time to tackle Madden NFL 2000 and make it one to own. --Sajed Ahmed

Pros:

• Smooth graphics and animation
• Play historical or created scenarios in Situation Mode
• Up to 30 consecutive seasons, with full statistical tracking
• Lots of options and features

Cons:

• Madden just doesn't have that "Oomph!" in his commentary anymore

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Product Description

Tracing the evolution of console football can take you on a nostalgic trip back to games like Tecmo Bowl and Walter Payton Football, but the genre reached the mainstream with the release of the first Madden Football title in the early '90s. Since then, Madden has become the pro football simulation game to beat.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars da bomb, November 25, 1999

By A Customer

Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

maaden 2k is one of the best fball games ive played. i love the 30 year seasons. it also seems so real with retiring players and salary cap. to give u an example, ive made 8 people on this game through out a 5 year season and due to the high salary they demanded from me ive only drafted 6. and ive had 3 people retire from my team. what else could u ask for. and the best thing i like is that the game gives me a challenge. if u run the same play the computer will catch on. and if u run alot the computer will stop u. thanks why i think this is a good game.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Madden fan, December 2, 1999

By A Customer

Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This game rocks! It is a huge improvement over last years. It has so many different options, challanges, and secrets that I doubt I will be tired of this game until next year's comes out. I wonder how EA will improve it. The only thing I don't like is you have to save seperately every little thing.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Football Game Yet, January 26, 2000

By A Customer

Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

Madden 2000 is the best sports game I've ever played. I've been playing sports games, particularly football games, all the way back to the ATARI 2600 days, and no game has been even close to this one. First of all, I'll start off with the obvious; the graphics are amazing. Anyone can see this the minute they start playing a game. Every year, the players look more and more life-like. I can't wait to see what the Madden crew will cook up for the Playstation 2. The game-play on all past Madden versions has been excellent, and the latest version is, of course, an improvement. However, the aspect that sets this game apart from past versions is the fact that I never get sick of it. I've been playing it (almost exclusively) since it came out, and I still can't wait to play it again; I think my wife might file for divorce because she's sick of watching me play it! In this version, the options available as a general manager between seasons are so interesting, that I keep playing season after season. Players abilities change from season to season; players retire; you can re-sign players or release them; you can make trades for players or draft picks; free agents can be created, but you can't just put them on your team, you have to sign them and fit them under the salary cap; you can sign other free agents; you can draft and sign rookies; and last you can rearrange your depth chart and get ready for the next season. It's interesting just to see how the players you draft progress from year to year. Finally, the Madden Challenge keeps my interest level high; this series of in game tasks and trivia questions provides extra incentive to keep playing the game, in case the game itself isn't addicting enough for you. All in all, I found this game challenging, but easy enough that it wasn't frustrating; the graphics are great; and the general manager options and Madden Challenge keep the game interesting indefinitely. If you're looking for a sports game to buy that will be fun to play for a long time to come, Madden NFL 2000 is the one to choose.