Madden NFL 2004 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: EA Sports
  • Release Date: Aug 12, 2003
  • Also On: PC
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Metascore
94 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 29 Critics What's this?

User Score
8.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 127 Ratings

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  • Summary: [Metacritic's 2003 Playstation 2 Game of the Year] Key Features for 2004 include New Playmaker Control - Make pre-snap adjustments to your receiver routes, direct receiver routes during a scramble, direct blocking down field during a run, or read and react to the offense to deliver a crushing tackle; New Owner Mode - Hire your own staff, set your team's ticket prices, build your own stadium, reward key players with signing bonuses and boost player attributes in Mini-Camp drills; Most Realistic NFL Playbooks Ever - Tons of new trick plays, multiple formation variations, and the deepest NFL playbooks from all 32 officially licensed Coaches Club Head Coaches; New Animations and Enhancements - New QB scramble transitions to improve throwing on the run, stumbles, open field blocks, whirlwind defensive reaction moves, sideline wrap tackles, and out of bound pushes. [Electronic Arts]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. PSM Magazine
    100
    Simply the deepest sports game ever made. It's got almost everything a football fan could ever want in a game - and then some. [Sept 2003, p.24]
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  2. PSX Nation
    100
    The most complete and polished piece of football software I've ever spun (!) on my PS2.
  3. All Game Guide
    80
    The changes aren’t substantially different from Madden NFL 2003, and the excitement level has diminished since the release of "NCAA Football 2004," a game that offers better commentary, more diverse modes, and simply more "energy" than this chapter in the long-running Madden series.
  4. Gamestyle
    70
    Along with the balance issues, unrealistically high numbers of turnovers and frequent worst-moment-possible penalties shatter the illusion of simulating an NFL game.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 68
  3. Negative: 6 out of 68
  1. DoctorSpaceman
    10
    A peak that as of 2012 the series has yet to reach. (blame that on the lack of comptish.) The gameplay is realistic and much more fun than the current versions of Madden, and the game was well ahead of its time. Throw in the excellent owner mode and you have a game with incredible replay value. The best Madden there ever has been.… Expand
  2. Jby
    8
    Good game, gets boring after a while.
  3. CodeyM.
    7
    The game is all you can ask for . The only people tha dont like Madden are the people that dont know the game.
  4. MichaelC.
    1
    Madden 2004 moves entirely too fast. The 2003 version moves more smoothly, and more realistic. When you add equiptment to a player, for example long sleeves, if the weather happens to be hot, the computer will take the long sleeves off for you. A player cannot have long sleeves and arm pads, and other combinations. The 2003 version allows the players to wear what they want, when they want. Madden 2004 is a definite downgrade from 2003. I've played it once and put it away. 2003 is the best Madden ever made in my opinion. … Expand

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