Nintendo 64

Madden Football 64

Madden's only N64 competition, NFL Quarterback Club, hasn't arrived in reviewable form yet, but it would be a huge upset if QB Club ends up being a superior product. As Keyshawn Johnson might say, "Just buy the damn game!" There probably won't be a better-playing football title than Madden 64 for at least another season.

I believe that Madden 64 would be the best football game on the N64 if it had the NFL licensed teams and logos. You may not think it's important, but it really is, since most people have favorite teams, not just favorite players. The speed is good, gameplay is solid and intuitive, and it's a great show from beginning to end. It could use more personality, like plays specialized for each specific team and a lot more action between the plays (hey, look at all the statues!), but almost every sports game could use more spirit. If you're a football gamer that wants a great show along with a realistic football playing experience, you won't be disappointed here. It's easy to look at both Madden 64 and NFL QBClub 98 and think one game is better than the other. I strongly recommend renting both of them at the same time if you truly want to be objective and judge them both fairly.

Fans of the Madden series will definitely be in heaven with the newest, smartest, and most beefy version of the Madden line ever produced. Fans of football, video game technology, better gameplay, and official versions of things: take a look at NFL Quarterback Club '98.