Title: Madden NFL 08Developer/Publisher: Electronic Arts, Inc.
Video Game System: Play Station 3
Number of Players: 1 to 4
ISBN: 0-14633-15428-3
Rating: E
Suitable for Ages: All Ages
Media Type: Blu-Ray Disc
Copyright: 2007
Genre: Sports
Reader's Annotation: Pull the curtains and draw the shades because the realistic graphics and player modes will have players doing touchdown dances in their living rooms.
Plot Summary: There are three options for playing Madden NFL 08. The modes include franchise, career, and quickplay. In the franchise mode, a player will be responsible for running the front office in addition to playing on the field . Pertinent tasks include making draft picks and maintaining salaries. The ultimate goal for this mode is to create a team that will win year after year. In career mode, a player's focus is to develop a football player in a specific position. The character will start with minimal skills and the player must develop the character in order to get drafted, make a professional team, and become a starter. Ultimately, the goal is to develop a character that will become a pro-football superstar. Lastly, Madden offers a quickplay mode. A player can simply choose a professional team to play on and will play against other Madden players or against the computer.
Evaluation: (A) With realistic, convincing graphics and different mode options, time flies when playing this game. The career mode is especially entertaining as it is a challenge to create a full fledged superstar from a low skill unknown. Overall, Madden NFL 08 is believable with applicable modes and makes for a competitive gaming experience.
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