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By this point, you’ve probably read countless articles on TeamXbox and other gaming sites talking about how the first few next-gen Madden titles didn’t [insert tired football analogy here]. It’s not like the games were bad or anything, it was just that they weren’t up to our lofty expectations. Before out first demo of this year’s game, many of my fellow editors and I were all ready to dump a cooler full of Haterade on it. However, even at that early stage, we had a feeling that we were finally seeing the game that we had been waiting on for 3 years. The only question was whether or not the team at Tiburon could follow through and give us what we wanted. Let’s find out if they did, shall we? While some people care more about stuff like the Franchise and Owner modes, this editor is all about heading onto the field for some action between the lines. It’s here where Madden NFL 08 truly shines, as it offers the best action we’ve ever seen in a football game. Thanks in part to the new Hit Stick 2.0 (which allows you to tackle a ballcarrier either high or low), you’ll be able to dish out some absolutely brutal hits, and there will actually be moments when you wince after your star RB crumples to the ground. On the offensive side, your wideouts and tight ends will realistically twist their bodies to reach for thrown balls and will drag their toes if making a catch while falling out of bounds. All told, this game features some stellar animations that, while not always noticeable, help to make the proceedings feel much more authentic. Ladies and gentlemen, your 2007 Super Bowl Champions! For the most part, the on-field controls haven’t changed very much, aside from a few new mechanics like the ball strip and “hurdle control” which is implemented by, you guessed it, hitting the hurdle button. However, if you’re one of those players that know the difference between a hot route and a Hot Pocket, you’ll be happy to learn that there are a number of new mechanics that give you great control over your team. On the defensive side of the ball, you can now “spotlight” receivers, which makes it easier to shutdown superstar wideouts. Beware though, as that will usually leave another guy open. The biggest new gameplay mechanic is the Weapon system, which is a great way to make star players stand out from the benchwarmers. There are a bunch of different categories that player can fall into, and they'll excel in those particular areas. Rather than giving the player super powers that can be used or some nonsense like that, they are simply better than their peers. For instance, Randy Moss will leap higher than an average player, Rodney Harrison will hit harder, and Lawrence Maroney can lower his shoulder to power through tackles. The only exceptions are the ones that allow QBs to occasionally read a defense and linebackers to see what play is coming, but you (thankfully) won't be able to use those very often. It's a great system, one that we hope makes it into future games. Superstar mode has returned in Madden 08, and the developers have obviously taken some of the criticisms leveled at them from fans to heart. You’ll now be able to take control of one of the studs in this year’s rookie class in an attempt to turn him into a Hall of Fame caliber player. Unfortunately, there’s no “embarrassing web photo” minigame for all of the wannabe Brady Quinns out there, though we’re hopeful that it’ll appear in next year’s iteration. Overal Rating: Perfect 10/10Read full review
Madden 08 is a great game. I am having lots of fun playing it! The graphics are great on the PSP. All the players skill level are all accurate. It's the best football game on the PSP. Don't even hesitate just go and buy it. I got a great deal on ebay. Now for the bad. There are two parts I didn't like but at the same time didn't bother me as much. First I am a Patriots fan and Randy Moss's number was incorrect. Instead of being number 81 he is number 11 on the game. But it's not really a big deal. Now for the actual game playing. When you go to kick the anolog button is a little challenging to master a good kick for a field goal. But I guess it's part of the fun so not really a big deal as well. Other than that this is an awesome game!! Buy It!
It seems like EA is having a more difficult time figuring out what to change every year with this game. There are a few changes, none of which are groundbreaking. That being said, the Madden franchise continues to put out a reliable, fun, quality product. My rankings: Playability: 9/10 Graphics: 8/10 Controls: 8.5/10 Audio: 8/10 Overall, it is a great game to play with a group of friends during football season. If you are a fan of the Madden series, you will not be disappointed with this entry, either! I would recommend this game to football fans of all ages!
This is my first maddden football game for psp. I read the reviews on different year madden games to try and pick the best one. I ended up getting madden 08. Its good. lots of action. The Graphics are pretty good. Now that baseball season is almost over, its time to put down MLB 08, which is one of the best MLB games. I had MLB 09, but the the pitching was too fast, so I sold that one and bought the MLB 08 version which is a great game too.
Last year's Madden installment for the PSP was riddled with loading times... the loading times seem considerably shorter this year, and the frame rate in-game has improved a bit. The graphics still feel clunky and PS1 quality (I know the PSP can do better), and the audio is still flat. The gameplay itself is okay. There's nothing really to write home about. As a portable football game, it is the best of its kind - yet it still isn't something I would want to carry around on a subway or something, because it's still a simulation. And still, frankly, quite boring. 3/5
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