The game play is excellent but I must say that when in All Madden the DB's are super human, doing impossible things. Part of this is due to the play call but there are instances where they just can't do some of the things they are doing in the game...

Do'n't listen to that dumb fuck Dan C. Everyone else is right about this game. THe graphics, the moves, the tight A.I., everything. Dan C. is just a dumb fuckin' cock sucker whose never had a girlfriend and sucks dick for money, unlike all the other of us who do have girlfriends, don't suck other guys dicks for money, and have a fuckin'life. He's just a dumb fuckin' bastard. … Expand

This would be the best football gmae in the world if they worked out the bugs (for the pc) before they released it. I spent 3 hours fixing the stupid thing and 1 hour playing it. But the game play was incredible. The learning curve is steeper than other madden games which indicates a very deep game. I also find it almost impossible to run the ball with any efficiency--except on rookie mode. Perhaps I need to practice more. Bottom line. I love the game but it sure does piss me off.… Expand

This game not only has kick ass graphics, but the commentary, instant reply, and music are above the rest of the football games out there. Not to mention the options that this game provides with nearly 300 cards for special players, teams, plays, stadiums, you name it. With all of those features hidden for you to earn feeds your fire and curiousity to constantly play this awesome game. To Dan C. those combat/battle games blow, those are the games where everything is the same after a while, not sports games.… Expand

One word describes this game and that word is AWESOME!

It's just not a good game..its so much behind the nfl series its not even funny.

Vote 10, or however 9,5. What is missing in the European version is to actually hear the players and coaches outburst on the field, unlike the 2001 version where the players did the talking. Madden versus NFL 2K3, well madden is way more strategic and realistic when it comes to playcalling (audibles is not possible in NFL 2K3) and further in 2K3 you can actually see if the opponent comes with a passing game or a running game (huge bug). So to me the ultimate game experience would be Madden with player and coaching outbursts combined with the slightly better graphics of the NFL 2K3 version. Notice also that in the Madden PS2 version the commentatory from Michaels and Madden is high class compared to other games, even compared to the Madden XboX version (european version that is). This is the best game ever made and can only be compared to a highclass game like MGS and MGS2.… Expand

Although this game has the most incredible graphix i have ever seen. It is very boring after the 100th time you play. I'm partial to shootem up games myself. In the sports games it just seems like there is nothing to do.

I may be a bit biased considering that Madden is the only NFL game I play, but this is absolutely the best game I have ever played football wise. I don't know what everyone else is doing but I have absolutely no problems whatsoever in breaking long gainers on runs or pass. This game is absolutely amazing, and I thought 2002 was amazing, I am salivating at the thought of 2004.

A solid game despite a few noticable flaws, particularly the offensive lines innability to open up holes for the running backs. Other than that, this game is an all-star.

This game feels like you are actually in the game. I like the gameplay, the tackles, the shakes, I LOVE everything about this game.

The best sports game I have ever played comes out each year in Madden NFL Football! I am always looking forward to this game!

This Game is awesome, the graphics are good and i love the new replay style!!!

I thought this game was horrible. It was very unrealistic. It lacks play and set options. And the speed of the different players was very off.

Even though i'm into AFL (Australia Football League), i love this Madden game. Great Graphics and Game Play.

This game absolute best. I love the gameplay, the feel, graphics, EVERYTHING. This game is a must have for football sim fans everywhere.

I love this game!!

This is the best game ever for the PS2. Very realistic and very in depth. No other football game even comes close.

Graphics are great game play is fun and will be best know for the frist for being online create a team is awsome go DALLAS COWBOYS!

This game sucks it is incredibly onesided against the novice player john when you create a game at least teach the user what the play is for(run, pass etc) not just to say in game play "a smart coach would choose this play" explain why it would be a good play

its a great game, graphics still great, there are small changes through out the game... but it upset me when I found out you can not use a custom "created" playbook in franchise mode.

I give this game a 7 out of 10, not due to its content, but the legacy associated with it. I do not even really like sports games, and I really enjoyed this. The reason it gets a 7: Why didn't they stop at 2003 and focus on making good sports games instead of patching up previous ones and slaping the year it is released onto it?

I wish when your team played on monday night it would start off with monday night football song and feel like its really a mnf game while your playing. And it should show John and AL in the booth and Mellisa on the sidelines. Or halftime interviews. with players or coaches.

Get with it, EA. You are so far behind Sega that it's not even funny.

This is a great game. The mini-camp mode is fun, and very addictive. The music isn't all bad but you should turn it off. The gameplay is excellent, and it has something NFL 2K3 doesn't a realistic running game. Madden really shines in two modes creating a team and franchise mode. For the first time in Madden games you can use your created team in franchise mode. Franchise is the best ever, you can coach and manage your team for 30 years. While by no means do I think NFL 2K3 is a bad game Madden just beat it out for the 3rd straight year.… Expand

I like how computer AI is a lot tougher and they shift on defense a lot. The mini camp mode is off the hook. This game is great.

I think the graphics are great and the sound is good. The game play in all madden mode sucks. The AI will use every unbelievable circumstance in football to steal a win. If you destroy the computer in madden mode the AI will not allow the player to have any realistic chance to beat it again. The dB's will play like super humans. One word of advice to the programers is that a dB. cannot cover a wide out on a fly pattern then come 25yards back to intercept an out pattern when the ball is thrown with his head turned away. All you guys that have played all Madden mode know what I mean! … Expand

The music nearly ruined this one for me (minus the sound I'd give it a 9). Last year's sound track fit better and wasn't as obnoxious and in your face. The game itself still rocks, of course, although I'd swear that EA's NCAA game has brighter, more crisp graphics.

I rented this year's Madden 2002 and thought that it was going to be a lot better than it was. There are quite a few things I don't like about it, like the new screen to pick your offensive and defensive plays. It also seemed that the screen gets darker when your on the field, which makes it a little hard to see (it doesn't get that dark in the shadows). Running the ball is a little more difficult than 01'. I used Curtis Martin for a full season and playoffs and the longest run I broke was for 40 yards. Come on! Also the receivers tended to drop a lot of passes if you didn't move the "hands" bar to full. They are pros for crying out loud! The expanded create a team was cool and overall it is still a very fun football game, but I can't see spending $50 to buy it when I already have one just as good (Madden 2001)… Expand