Madden NFL Football

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  • Summary: Madden NFL 11 redefines the way you experience the game of football. Simpler: from 350 plays down to 1, the all-new GameFlow system puts you in the helmet of an NFL quarterback, to execute an authentic, situational game plan, one play at a time. Quicker: with 60-minute game times reduced toMadden NFL 11 redefines the way you experience the game of football. Simpler: from 350 plays down to 1, the all-new GameFlow system puts you in the helmet of an NFL quarterback, to execute an authentic, situational game plan, one play at a time. Quicker: with 60-minute game times reduced to 30, spend more time on the field and less in the playbook. Same drama, half the time. Deeper: Madden NFL 11 is feature-rich, with improved animations and control options, enhanced online functionality, and new broadcast and audio presentation that delivers the NFL experience fans have come to expect. Madden NFL 11 - Simpler. Quicker. Deeper. … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 18
  3. Negative: 7 out of 18
  1. Da Gameboyz
    Apr 6, 2011
    70
    There is no question that many may likely enjoy this game; however, do not expect the complete Madden experience we have come to take for granted.
  2. Game Informer
    Mar 25, 2011
    60
    In an era where millions of football fans obsess over stats, build fantasy teams, and even tune in to watch NFL combine drills, I'm not sure what audience EA is targeting by stripping Madden of its core multiplayer and franchise mode features. Nintendo handhelds may not always attract hardcore gamers, but that doesn't mean football fans who own the devices don't want a fully featured game.
  3. ZTGD
    Mar 31, 2011
    55
    The lack of features, especially multi-player, really hurts the game.
  4. Nintendo Life
    Mar 31, 2011
    50
    The core gameplay is fundamentally solid and filled with potential, but it seems like the developers gave up at halftime instead of pushing through to the end. The end result is a featureless title that feels like a demo of things to come instead of a full $40 retail release, and the lack of multiplayer is a glaring oversight.
  5. Nintendo Gamer
    May 13, 2011
    46
    More tech demo than anything else. [May 2011, p.65]
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  6. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    May 10, 2011
    41
    Decent gameplay let down by a lack of any multiplayer or other modes whatsoever.
  7. Giant Bomb
    Mar 30, 2011
    20
    What awaits you is not the heat of intense competition, but the icy, soulless embrace of computer opponents who bend and react with all the humanity of a game of electric football. How pathetic is this? The iPhone version, which is less than a quarter of the cost of the version found on this new-fangled device, has multiplayer capabilities. Chew on that one, and tell me it isn't a little salty.

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  1. cdawgncfghuj
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    this games pretty darn good i like the way the football looks in 3d. i like it almost as much as real football
    i only wish this was on the    this games pretty darn good i like the way the football looks in 3d. i like it almost as much as real football
    i only wish this was on the ps3 as well    … Expand
  2. deathxface
    Apr 29, 2012
    7
    this is a pretty good lil football game for on the go as a launch game im a tad more forgiving then most it still its fun for a play eventhis is a pretty good lil football game for on the go as a launch game im a tad more forgiving then most it still its fun for a play even though it has no online franchice or fantasy draft options… Expand
  4. koolkris200
    Apr 15, 2012
    6
    this game was pretty good just complicated but it made a very very hard game that it was too complicated. this game should you playcoins sothis game was pretty good just complicated but it made a very very hard game that it was too complicated. this game should you playcoins so you can buy super good football players… Expand
  5. WhiteTalpa
    Jan 12, 2013
    6
    The game is ok however the game was just too simple and didn't have many features (multiplayer and franchise mode) that the Madden games areThe game is ok however the game was just too simple and didn't have many features (multiplayer and franchise mode) that the Madden games are known for.… Expand
  6. VeryCrispy
    Jun 9, 2012
    6
    It's a decent football offering for the 3DS. It kind of sucks that there is not a multiplayer or online option. As well, the AI is not thatIt's a decent football offering for the 3DS. It kind of sucks that there is not a multiplayer or online option. As well, the AI is not that difficult to defeat even on the most difficult setting., if you are just looking to kill some time and you are a madden fan, it is fun. I would pick it up as a used game though.… Expand
  7. delebreaub
    Jun 11, 2011
    5
    Madden is usually associated with franchise mode and multiplayer. Well, this game isn't. All this game contains is single player action. TheMadden is usually associated with franchise mode and multiplayer. Well, this game isn't. All this game contains is single player action. The modes the game does offer are very good and enjoyable to play. The soundtrack is very good and enjoyable. Without key features, this game isn't up to par with other Madden NFL titles.… Expand

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#66 Best 3DS Game of 2011
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#43 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2011
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#37 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2011