Critic Reviews
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Daily Radar
It's Number One, baby! Hi, Mom!
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Hot Games
Madden takes the trophy again this year, with "GameDay" closing the gap by a little.
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| 96 |
PSX Nation
This could very well be the final PS "Madden" and that's ok because it's the best!
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| 94 |
IGN
One will be hard pressed to find another football game, of the professional variety that will give the player such a profound playing experience as "Madden NFL 2001."
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| 94 |
Da Gameboyz
With the new modes of play, stronger AI, and wicked new animations, Madden 2001 is a definite keeper and the replayability factor is top notch.
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| 93 |
GameSpot
It's arguably the most entertaining two-player sports game ever made.
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| 91 |
Gaming Age
A Must Buy title, 'nuff said.
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| 90 |
CNET Gamecenter
The most impressive interactive gridiron PlayStation sensations to date.
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| 90 |
GMR Magazine
Play a version of Madden where the Rams could actually win with Kurt Warner. [Feb 2003, p.97]
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| 90 |
GamePro
Excellent commentary by Pat Summeral and John Madden coupled with some nice music in the menu system and good layer sounds make this game music to your ears.
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| 85 |
Sports Gaming Network
The animation sequences are nothing short of perfection, with pull-down tackles and wrap-around sacks utilizing many frames of action.
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| 75 |
Core Magazine
Although the fundamental game is still outstanding, the lack of improvement and innovation in this year's edition is disappointing.
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Happy Puppy
When a football game's biggest problem involves the kicking game, you know you have a winner on your hands.
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| 67 |
Game Revolution
Essentially, Madden 2001 is just another upgrade, and it's becoming clear that EA has bigger plans than the PSX...namely, the PS2.
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