Madden NFL 2002

"And It Could Go All The Way !!!!!!"

First off I would like to stress the fact that Madden 2002 has been a leading contender of the NFL video game systems for the past 10 years.That alone is an Mark in its own right.The simply fact that most game don't last that long goes a long way.Now we have games like Blitz and Quarterback Club also the ever popular 2k2 Company From Sega.However it is in my Humble Opinion that Madden has and always will be at the top of the Football Game.EA Sports has helped them throw out another great game that keeps you coming back for more and more until you cant take it anymore.Lets start a look at the game.

Graphics

My oh My.This is where the game stands out at its best.The realism of this game is like none other.The 5'0 tall people actually look like there 5'0 unlike some other sport games where they are as tall as others.It makes it look actually Realist for a change.This may seem like an overstatement but I was playing Madden 2002 on a Tuesday and a couple first come in..There First Reaction.Wow at first i thought they were talking about the game but they then said.''''I didn't know the Raiders were playing today.I just Chuckled and explained.The Realism is uncanny.The Create a Mode has many many different chooses to change..from the nose to the hair its all there.So for Realism and wow,I give this game a

10/10

Sound

The Smashing of a helmet is always comforting to me :).After all you hear every ouch and Wamm and Boom.You can hear the players shouting when they miss a tackle and you hear them cheer when in the endzone.The Announcers of John Madden And Pat Sumerall are something not to be missed.The Play by Play Action is Increadable.Word for Word Play For Play you hear it all.However the Beautiful sound gets lost in the great game...Thats not a Bad Thing However.
8/10

Gameplay

Tired of just playing Game after game with no story line?Not in Madden 2002.The Season mode will help you get Rivals Awards and Up To Date Stats.My God i have never seem such a deep game.You can control any and every thing in the game.Change the Controls which are beautifully built.The Controls are simply enough so that you can actually focus on the game.Which is rare now a days.The Ability to change modes and make yourself better is vert deep.Player Progression lets you get better over time with your stats from the last season.It is just like the real game.

10/10

Replay
Got Friends? If so add a whole new view to madden.Challage your friends or team up with them in Season mode.This is something not to miss.Play as all 33 teams verus all of the rest leaving noting more than a pure rush.Collect all 333 Madden cards which takes a good 50+ Hours.They are like in real packs as you get a lot of doubles so its hard to get all of them.Replay Value cannot be expressed in words.The Choices are endless
10/10

Buy Or Rent

Buy Buy Buy. Buy and get a great game..i can honestly say i gave 200+ Hours into this game and im still eager to play as im writing this Review. Rent and have some fun..not enough though.Are You Game??One Last Comment....

IF ITS IN THE GAME ITS IN THE GAME

Reviewer's Score: 9/10, Originally Posted: 03/26/02, Updated 03/26/02