Madden NFL 09

Platforms

• PlayStation 3

  Aug 12, 2008

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  7.8

  playscore

  8.2

  7 Critics

  7.6

  1.41K Players
• Xbox 360

  Aug 12, 2008

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  7.7

  playscore

  7.8

  6 Critics

  8.0

  2.27K Players

8 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms

Critic Reviews

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  Games Radar+

  8.0

  We’ll happily play all season long, during which we’ll invent a thousand more reasons to love and hate it all at the same time. No matter what, though, we’d be lying if we said we weren’t a tad disappointed that this year’s version didn’t make the same jump we’d gotten accustomed to the last two years. We were ready for the ’73 Dolphins, but got the ’84 ‘Fins instead.

  Reviewed on PS3, X360

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  Destructoid

  7.0

  As a whole, the game is improved, even if the Madden IQ cover has been blown. The new camera, net, play disguising and celebrations are good additions. But the real problems still exist in the core of the game. The AI will still consistently screw you on either side of the ball and the same issues like quarterback speed, pump faking, and throwing mechanics are still present.

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  Cheatcc

  8.8

  As you can tell, there are a lot of new features this year, but none of them are of much consequence. If you own Madden 08, there is no truly outstanding aspect that makes a repurchase necessary. In fact, the Superstar and Franchise game modes are nearly identical, and the Online Leagues aren't impressive enough to outshine the excellent online play of last year. However, if you've got money to burn, Madden 09 is a great game to have in your collection.

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  IGN

  8.8

  Madden 09 could easily be swept under the rug by the casual onlooker as being, “just another release.” And, for the most part, it is, but that doesn’t make it any less worthy of your cash. Madden NFL 09 is the most loyal translation of America’s favorite sport I’ve ever seen. It looks great, plays great, and despite its few moments of inaccuracies, is still one of the best sports games in memory.

  Reviewed on PS3

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  GameSpot

  8.0

  Madden 09 could have been better. For every addition, like the backtrack feature, Collinsworth, or improved visuals, there's a problem that rears its ugly head, like the unchanged Superstar mode, poor pass coverage in the middle of the field, or underwhelming online leagues. Newcomers will still face a steep learning curve, but if you're a football fan or series veteran, you can't go wrong with Madden 09.

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  Euro Gamer

  7.0

  Like most EA Sports releases, Madden 09 is a good re-entry point for anyone who's skipped a few years, but less than essential for anyone who picked up last year's edition. The changes may be numerous, but few feel essential and you're always aware that many of them will be back next year, in a further refined form.

  Reviewed on X360

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  PlayStation Universe

  9.0

  Madden 09, EA Sports' 20th installment of the franchise, has proven that the series only gets better with age. The publisher has finally outdone itself by releasing the premiere football title of this generation thus far.

  Reviewed on PS3

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  jeuxvideo.com

  8.0

  Toujours au top de sa forme, la série Madden continue ses efforts pour attirer les néophytes tout en ajoutant la dose de features qu'adorent les plus connaisseurs. Très complet et techniquement soigné, cet opus 09 est une référence qui garantie de longues heures de jeu au contact des stars de la NFL.

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