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100
PlayStationThe Video Game Critic
The control is dead-on, and the running game is no longer an exercise in futility. Players break tackles and get pulled down in a realistic manner. It's not unusual to see awe-inspiring plays like a receiver trying to keep his feet inbounds while catching a ball on the sidelines. The two-man commentary is also impressive. Selecting a football game is not a tough choice in 2000 - go Madden all the way.
93
PlayStationGamezilla
The more you like NFL football, the more you'll like Madden NFL 2000. It's a good thing that new video game platforms are coming out, because it's hard to see what else could be done on the Playstation to make this a better NFL simulation.
93
PlayStationGameSpot
Overall, Madden 2000 is the most fun I've had playing a Madden game in a long time. The control and new Madden Challenge mode alone are reasons to pick this game over the competition. I still prefer the total-control passing of NFL Gameday 2000, but I must admit that in the end I had more fun playing Madden. Madden 2000 just has a great feel to it. I've been a Gameday fan for awhile, but this year I have to pick Madden over Gameday.
92
PlayStationAbsolute Playstation
What a great game! There is no way you could ever get tired of playing Madden NFL 2000. With countless options, teams, modes, and more, you are sure to be well occupied. This is clearly the best available American Football game on the market today. A must buy for any football fan.
91
PlayStationGame Revolution
Overall, Madden NFL 2000 is an excellent game. The improved Franchise mode, awesome customizability and new passing features make this a worthy upgrade to Madden '99. I really thought it would be hard to improve on last year's title, but EA Sports has done it.
80
WindowsGameGenie
This is probably the zenith for Madden Football on the PC. Madden 2000 is a deep, immerse, smart, challenging, and, most importantly, fun game. A year from now, there may be a PC version of Madden 2001, but all eyes will be on the next generation of games. But for now, EA Sports has created one of the best and most complete sports games ever released.
80
MacintoshIGN
Commentary gripes aside, I dig this game. It is the first major sports title on the Mac in way too long and in terms of pure gameplay, it is a big winner.
80
WindowsElectric Games
Madden 2000 is one of the best football titles on the market. Each new version seems to get better and better. While this edition is the best so far, but there is still room for improvement. Player animation could be a bit smoother, especially when it comes to takedowns. The off-field interface could be more responsive and easier to navigate. A decent mouse interface could be implemented on-field. However, these are all minor concerns. They would be very welcome tweaks, but that still doesn't take away from the fact that this is an excellent football game, the best Madden so far. Bottom Line: Improved graphics and animation. AI has been increased - you need to be on your toes or the opposing team will run rings around you. The interface needs work both on and off field, but a gamepad will suffice while on.
80
MacintoshMac Ledge
If acceptance of Madden 2000 means more sports games for the Mac, then we should welcome this game with open arms. On the other hand, if other sports games are this annoying, maybe we don't want them. Ultimately, the choice is yours. I really love football, but I also really love games you just boot up and play without having to jump through hoops. Madden 2000 is impressive in many ways -- almost as many ways as it is cumbersome. The thrill of football is missing here. Some excitement made it in, but the thrill isn't there.
80
PlayStationPower Unlimited
Ook op de PSX blijft Madden aan de top van de ranglijst van footballgames staan. Ik ben benieuwd hoe de eerste PSX 2-versie er uit zal zien.
80
WindowsPower Unlimited
Madden 2000 blijf nog wel eventjes op de footballgame troon zitten. Maar of dat voor altijd zal zijn? De tijd zal het ons leren.
80
MacintoshInside Mac Games (IMG)
No sports gamer needs to be convinced to purchase Madden for his or her Macintosh. Neither will they be disappointed with what they find once the game is on their Mac. Madden is the zenith of its genre, and the Mac version is no exception. One can only hope that this game is successful enough this year and in the future to convince EA Sports to send more sports games our way!
75
WindowsPC Player (Germany)
Ich bin enttäuscht: Sicher besitzt Madden NFL 2000 noch immer eine prima Spielbarkeit, sicher sind viele Kleinigkeiten noch ausgefeilter als letztes Jahr, sicher ist der Franchise-Modus mit seinen 30 Seasons ein Garant für hohen Langzeit-Spielspaß. Da auch die Madden University abgeschafft wurde, in der Coach Johnnie seine besten Strategien erklärt, sind Nicht-Profis aufgeschmissen. Doch die Steuerung ist wohl durch den Bug-Test gerutscht. Selbst mit Gamepad muss ich immer wieder an Tastatur und Maus, und das verwirrt schwer: Mal bestätige ich eine Eingabe mit der Return-, mal mit der Leertaste. Obendrein passt Freund Computergegner ab und zu außerirdisch gut. Doch das Spiel lohnt sich für NFL-Fans, die sich davon nicht ins Bockshorn jagen lassen.
74
WindowsGameStar (Germany)
Huch, was ist das
denn? Die Steuerungsvielfalt
des neuen
Madden könnte in
Sachen Komplexität
glatt jedem Flugsimulator Konkurrenz
machen. Im Ein-Button-Modus müssen Sie
leider auf so manche Finesse verzichten.
Ganz klar, Madden NFL 2000 ist nichts mehr
für Einsteiger; Sie sollten schon mit den
Football-Feinheiten vertraut sein. Schade,
daß das Handbuch diese Wissenslücken
nicht schließen hilft. Zudem verschweigt es
wichtige Infos, wie etwa die Auswirkungen
der Einstellungen im KI-Menü. Fans und
Enthusiasten werden diese Mankos nicht
stören, bekommen Sie doch eine hervorragende
Simulation ihres Lieblingssports.
70
WindowsPC Games (Germany)
An der Football-Simulation Madden NFL hat EA Sports in diesem Jahr wenig verändert. Optisch und spielerisch ist alles beim Alten geblieben, lediglich die Möglichkeit, eigene Spielzüge zu erstellen, wurde wieder eingeführt. Nach wie vor fehlt Madden NFL ein brauchbarer Trainingsmodus, mit dem man auch als Feldspieler angemessene Erfolge feiern könnte. Auch ein Handbuch mit Auszügen des Regelwerks wäre für den nicht-amerikanischen Markt angebracht gewesen. Immerhin wurde der Stategieteil ausgeweitet: Die eigene Mannschaft kann man nun über mehrere Saisons als Headcoach begleiten und mit einem Trainerstab an die Tabellenspitze führen.
60
MacintoshJeuxMac.com
Madden 2000 est en fait beaucoup plus tourné vers la simulation que vers l'arcade, le jeu est vraiment fait pour les fans de football américain qui eux passeront de superbes moments dans des décors paraissant vraiment réels et des joueurs animés avec une superbe réalité dans les mouvements.
60
Windowsincite PC Gaming
If Madden 2000 had the luxury of existing in a competitive vacuum it would be an overwhelming success. Unfortunately for EA Sports, it doesn't.
| Platform |
Votes |
Score |
| Game Boy Color |
2 |
2.8 |
| Macintosh |
1 |
2.8 |
| Nintendo 64 |
3 |
3.1 |
| PlayStation |
4 |
3.9 |
| Windows |
8 |
3.8 |
| Combined MobyScore |
18 |
3.5 |
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