CIS 587 Game Review: Madden 2004 for PlayStation 2Basic InformationQuick OverviewStory LinePlayer’s RolePlayer’s Role (con’t)User InterfaceGame PlayArtworkArtwork (con’t)Sound & MusicStrengthsWeaknessesSummarySlide 15CIS 587 Game Review:CIS 587 Game Review:Madden 2004 for PlayStation 2Madden 2004 for PlayStation 2Basic InformationBasic InformationGame Title: Game Title: Madden 2004 for PS2Madden 2004 for PS2Company: Company: Electronics ArtsElectronics ArtsProducer: Producer: Jeremy StrauserJeremy StrauserGame Type:Game Type:SportsSportsPrice:Price:$49.99 new, $29.99 currently$49.99 new, $29.99 currentlyHardware: Hardware: Playstation 2Playstation 2Quick OverviewQuick OverviewLatest edition of series since 1989Latest edition of series since 1989Benchmark in football video gamesBenchmark in football video gamesPlayers can assume the following roles:Players can assume the following roles:–OwnerOwner–General ManagerGeneral Manager–CoachCoach–PlayerPlayerStory LineStory LineBuild a winning franchise Build a winning franchise Take a NFL team to a Super Bowl victoryTake a NFL team to a Super Bowl victoryMay be the only chance to ever see the May be the only chance to ever see the Lions win a Super BowlLions win a Super BowlPlayer’s RolePlayer’s RoleTake on as many roles as you wishTake on as many roles as you wishMajor role as player and coachMajor role as player and coachPlayer actions include:Player actions include:–Pass to open receiverPass to open receiver–Stiff arm a defenderStiff arm a defender–‘‘Swim’ past a offensive linemen for a sackSwim’ past a offensive linemen for a sackPlayer’s Role (con’t)Player’s Role (con’t)Franchise ModeFranchise Mode–Player acts as a NFL franchise ownderPlayer acts as a NFL franchise ownder–Send players to training campSend players to training camp–Scout, draft, and sign new playersScout, draft, and sign new players–Monitor fan support and revenueMonitor fan support and revenueUser InterfaceUser InterfaceGame PlayGame PlayFour levels of difficultyFour levels of difficulty–Rookie, Pro, All-Pro, All-MaddenRookie, Pro, All-Pro, All-MaddenRookie level is conducive to big playsRookie level is conducive to big playsBig play likelihood reduced as difficulty Big play likelihood reduced as difficulty increasedincreasedArtworkArtworkRealistic actionRealistic actionActual NFL players used as modelsActual NFL players used as modelsFacial features, dreadlocks, and tattoosFacial features, dreadlocks, and tattoosArtwork (con’t)Artwork (con’t)Sound & MusicSound & MusicAl Michaels play-by-play commentaryAl Michaels play-by-play commentaryJohn Madden color commentaryJohn Madden color commentaryRealistic public announcerRealistic public announcerRealistic crowd noiseRealistic crowd noiseStrengthsStrengthsRealistic gameplayRealistic gameplayRealistic game presentationRealistic game presentationLicensed by NFLPALicensed by NFLPARealistic player capabilitiesRealistic player capabilities–Michael Vick 4.2 40 speed representedMichael Vick 4.2 40 speed representedWeaknessesWeaknessesTime management not realisticTime management not realistic–Drive down field in less than 2 minutes with no Drive down field in less than 2 minutes with no timeouts with full playbooktimeouts with full playbookComputer play selection questionableComputer play selection questionableSummarySummaryRealistic action and gameplayRealistic action and gameplayLeader in football video gamesLeader in football video games–ESPN game needs pricing strategy to break into ESPN game needs pricing strategy to break into Madden followingMadden followingRecommended for NFL fansRecommended for NFL
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