This game is so fun. The only problem is the players run slower than other games.

One of my favorite Xbox games along with ESPN NBA
Basketball 2k4. I really don't think a NFL game can
get much better than this. There is nothing like
playing a franchise mode in the NFL Madden. You
have what seems to be unlimited create players
and it sure helps in NFL Madden. And you have
the ownership mode. Is there really any reason
to play any other mode?? You control the cap, the
parking prices, food etc..... You add things to
the stadiums to help draw fans and you can even
move the franchise(Which really isn't a good idea
until you have played several seasons) to other
locations to draw better crowds.

The action is really good and pretty realistic. I
haven't seen all this 30 sack nonsense that one
poster claimed. Sure the offensive line struggles
to block at times, but that's why you need good WR's
to make plays in a hurry. Also, having good TE's
seems to help. Also, to help the offensive struggles
I get a moble QB as you do sort of seem like a sitting
duck with a Kerry Collins or Kurt Warner as a QB.

I like that you can create a good deep playbook. To
be honest, I'm a playaction pass type of guy. I love
to use the run to set up the pass and there is alot
of plays that fits my desire. One thing that bothers
me is that the computer doesn't use the running game
very well. They often abandon in it favor of the pass
which results in alot of sacks and unbalanced passing
stats.

I would suggest this game to any NFL gamers and after
this one you probably will not need to buy another NFL
game for a long time. Just too much fun with the owner
mode and the spring training mode.

I have to say that madden 2004 is the best football game and i can't wait to get 2005. But the difference between madden 2003 and madden 2004 was very slim. John and Al commentating basically stayed the same and the graphics improvement was minimal. The good things are that it is the most fun game in the world. Also the new playmaker controls and the stadium upgrades. It is an amazing game but similar to the 2003 version....

So awesome. If you dont have it, its a MUST have. Out of all the other football games on XBOX, this game really shows em up. I love the mini-camp at the beginning of every franchise year. You can excell your players in every category. The Owner Mode lets you get a small feeling for leading your team to a super bowl. I have played NFL 2k3 and that game is no good. The players have frekin square helmets. Like i said, if you dont have madden 2004...GET IT. and get MADDEN 2005! o thats gonna be soooo awesome. later

Sometimes it's the little changes that make a great game even better and that's exactly what they did in Madden 04. Asside from the updated rosters & teams, the preseason mode, gameplay action is the hottest feature on here. You can change the play up to the second you hike the ball on the line of scrimmage. Realistic stadiums and chants all add to the greatness of this game.