Madden 2006 (XBox)
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Madden 2006 -

So here we are, Madden is finally out. What do I think? It's a decent game. I will be honest about some fo the frustrating parts. First is the QB Vision crap. I like it makes for interesting games, BUT why is it so hard to pass in this game? Not to mention using QB vision on a blitz, you have absolutely no time to dump to your hot route. When you throw to a reciever he is never open and when he is dosen't catch the ball often. The running game ya ask? How is it? It's a crap shoot honestly. I find running between the tackles to be easier than running outside. Still isn't that easy.

As usual the defense is fun. Maddens defense was way better than 2k5's last year, and still great this year. The hit stick is back and a few other nice little options. What frustrates me about Madden si they still havenn't taken the cue from 2K5 and made it so you can assign players to cover people on the field, like make someone double that wouldn't normally in the play you picked.

Let's get to Superstar Mode. The DNA thing is kinda hokey. The IQ test is fun. The practices get real boring real fast. Same with Training camp. Getting drafted by some team you have no intrest in playing for liek the Bengals always sucks, but makes it interesting when you demand a trade and they send you to jacksonville. When your a free agent you get a list of teams intrested and get to pick the deal you want. Out of the list YOU HAVE to take one of these teams. I wish the demand trade option was like that though teams would offer and you got to choose. I also you could decline to settle with any teams your agent finds. Not only because you don't want to play for them, but maybe you don't want that kind of money.

Online Madden is the same. People finding money plays running it over and over. What game dosen't have those cheesers though right? The Madden Locker (where you can share files) and many other online features are fun. I haven't messed with Spawn games yet. Spawn games are games you play online that are in your franchise. Over all I give Madden an 8.5 out of 10. The game has enough to keep me playing.

Check back next month for my review on Rainbow Six: Lockdown!