CNET Editors' review
Unlike previous versions that were console ports, the 2003 version of Madden NFL was developed specifically for the PC, and it shows. The game's artificial intelligence is outstanding. Running the same offensive play over and over is no longer a solid strategy, as the computer-based defense learns your moves and becomes tougher as you play. Unfortunately, the game's interface is a bit clunky, especially if you're using your keyboard rather than a gamepad. Regardless of what input device you use, it takes a couple of hours to get ahold of all the ways runs can be played, especially since the tutorial is disabled in the demo. Most of the game modes also are disabled, but the available Exhibition mode gives a good sneak peek into how the pigskin is played.
Publisher's Description
From Electronic Arts:
Year after year, the Madden NFL games continue to thrill. Pick your favorite Super Bowl XXXVI team and get down to business in this demo. Tom Brady leads the Patriots offense against Kurt Warner and the Super Bowl XXXIV champion Rams in a rematch of the 2001 championship game. Featuring outstanding graphics and sound, true-to-life plays, bone-jarring hits, and all the action of the real game, Madden NFL 2003 puts you right in the game. Plus, Al Michaels joins John Madden in the commentator's booth this year.
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All versions:
3.7 starsout of 66 votes
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Current version:
3.6 starsout of 60 votes
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"Made Me want More!!"
Version: Madden NFL 2003 demo
Pros
+ Great Graphics
+ Deep Season Mode
Cons
- Hard to play with keyboard
- Repeative Commentary
Score 7/10
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"Great graphics, but gameplay can be boring"
Version: Madden NFL 2003 demo
Pros
Like all recent sports games, the graphics are fantastic. Stable, easy to use
Cons
Gameplay is not my favorite... The old madden games from the early mid 1990's (Nintendo, etc) were more entertaining IMO.
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"p poor"
Version: Madden NFL 2003 demo
Summary
do yourself and everyone else in the world a favor by not wasting bandwidth on this one.
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"mini demo and stupid"
Version: Madden NFL 2003 demo
Summary
what the hell was that! one friggin little intercetption drill and that's it....
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"MADDEN NFL RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Version: Madden NFL 2003 demo
Summary
This is the best game in the world every one who is reading this down load it now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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"I hate John Madden"
Version: Madden NFL 2003 demo
Summary
Its not a bad football game however there is one thing that kills me. John Madden has to be the worst commentator in the game of football, his comments are terrible. A guy dropst he ball what does John say? "Thats the old rule if you touch it you gotta catch it!" Wow thanks John! And then this is the killer, WHen the dude knocks the ball down John says "he can't catch it, if you knock it down!" Well no kidding could have fooled me
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"i dont know how to start"
Version: Madden NFL 2003 demo
Summary
i unziped but dont know how to start it.. email me at truballa123@aol.com if you can tell me how
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"it fun"
Version: Madden NFL 2003 demo
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"Decent games, hard to use"
Version: Madden NFL 2003 demo
Summary
I tried this game on my brother's comp and loved it, so I bought it. I have had nothing but trouble with it since. A word to the wise: If you aren't running a state-of-the-art system, stay away from this game, it's too much for most comps.
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"really cool"
Version: Madden NFL 2003 demo
