One of the most celebrated video game series, Madden NFL, caters to sports fans and video game enthusiasts alike. Madden NFL 2005 for Microsoft Xbox is the latest version of the storied series and, without doubt, the best.
The following Madden NFL 2005 Xbox game review is designed with the intention of demonstrating some of the new features available with this latest installment of the football series.
Madden NFL 2005 and Xbox Live
Madden NFL 2005 is Xbox Live capable, meaning that players can log onto the Microsoft Xbox Live network community where they can take on any Madden player in the world. (Assuming they also have an Xbox Live subscription.)
The new EA Sports Nation feature provides serious online gamers a place to meet and compete. Improved frame-rate features allow for the best quality in connectivity from one Madden player to the next (limiting lag). Through the Sports Nation community, EA is offering an elite service known as the EA Sports Premium Pass, through which avid gamers can create an identity and locate one another while online. This allows serious gamers to track their performance stats and compete at the highest level of online gaming.
The only way you can gain access to the EA Sports Nation or Xbox Live in general is by using some type of high speed broadband Internet connection. Broadband Internet not only improves your Internet experience; it also improves your online gaming experience tenfold.
Madden NFL 2005 Feature Review
Part of the reason that the Madden video game series enjoys so much success is that it offers its fans new and exciting features with every installment. Madden NFL 2005 does not disappoint in this regard, offering a wide variety of advanced features, some of which include the following:
- Franchise Mode: Madden NFL 2005 boasts an enhanced franchise mode where players can manage a professional football team on and off the field. Name team captains, set salaries, raise/lower ticket prices, renovate your stadium, etc.
- Enhanced Crowd: A new and exciting feature for Madden NFL 2005 is the ability to create your own fans. Customize their looks, their attitudes, and make your stadium the toughest to play at in the league.
- Storyline Central: Hosted by sports radio personality Tony Bruno, the Storyline Central feature keeps you apprised of all the league happenings: injuries, winning streaks, key match-ups, etc., are all covered.
- Defensive Control: Experience more control over your defensive responsibilities than in any other Madden NFL game. The new “hit-stick” feature allows you to create plays through key tackles.
- EA Sports Online: Participate in online Madden NFL 2005 tournaments, challenge the best online players and lay claim to the title of best Madden player online.
