Madden NFL 10 Xbox 360 Review

The gameplay in the Madden series has always been a strong point. This is no different with Madden NFL 10. Anybody who is familiar with the Madden series will be able to pick up and play this without any type of a hang up. Those new to the franchise may have a little learning curve, but it won't take long to get the grasps of the controls. One of the new additions to the gameplay this year is the slowing down of the game speed. This gives Madden NFL 10 a much more realistic feel. You have time to really see what plays are developing around you, as well as being able to spot holes in the defense on running plays. This may seem like a minor adjustment, but it really does make Madden feel more like the real NFL speed than ever before.

One of the things that Madden really emphasizes this year is the similarities between real life broadcasts and the game itself. The developers really tried to get that television feel, bringing in clips of the chain gang measuring first downs, fans waiting outside of the stadium before the game, and even a post game show. This is all done very well and gives a better production value for the game. The player models and stadiums look directly like their real life counterparts. My only gripe falls with the fans. Yeah it was nice to have them added into the game during cut scenes, but they still just don't look that realistic. I would also like to see an engine overhaul of the whole crowd in general. Give them a little more life then just repeated animations in the background. Outside of that minor issue, the graphics in Madden are phenomenal and gives Madden NFL 10 its best graphics to date.