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4.9 out of 10

Generally unfavorable- based on 7 Ratings

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  1. Apr 3, 2012
    5
    Another by the numbers XBLA title, initially its good fun but swiftly becomes repetitive. There is no point in having different teams as the all have the same abilities. The power-ups put a different spin on the game play, the actual plays for each team are extremely simplified, and again the same for every team. Overall Madden Arcade is best played with a couple of friends on the couch with a few beers, nothing more. Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critics

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  1. Positive: 8 out of 16
  2. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. While Madden NFL Arcade gives little attention to the single player game types it is rooted in sharing the experience either locally or online. The gameplay is easy and fun enough to lure in the non-football gurus as well as the seasoned Madden veterans.
  2. The presentation is great and if you just fancy a quick game of fun simple mindless NFL (and have some money to burn), then it's a good choice. Hardcore fans would be best to stay with Madden 10 though.
  3. Pretty fun. It won't stop me from occasionally busting out NFL Blitz 2000 for the Dreamcast once in a while, but I know it will be a hit when the friends come over to watch the NFL this weekend.