The Bottom Line
Another great edition for your collection. However, there are features from the console versions that haven't made it into the game. If you love the serious, you'll obviously want this one.
Pros
- micromanage team & stadium as Owner
- likeness of real head coaches
- play editor
Cons
- poor audio, mainly the play-by-play
- issues with AI, especially in roster management
Description
- Publisher: Electronic Arts Release Date: August 11, 2003
- "Madden NFL 2004" is the 14th version in the Madden series.
- Focus of new version was to add depth to gameplay.
- In the Owner Mode you can relocate the team, change prices, build a new stadium, and much more.
- The Stadium Builder puts the construction tools in your hands.
- Mini-camps are now integrated to boost players' performance.
- Design new plays with the newly added Play Editor.
Guide Review - "Madden NFL 2004"
"Madden NFL 2004" continues the tradition of providing an exhilarating football experience. The gameplay is the same, the only real changes the additions of a few new features, which doesn't include all the features of console versions.
If you're at this site, chances are you like the strategy/managing aspects of games. If this is the case, you'll enjoy the Owner's Mode. In this mode, you can set ticket prices, food prices (even how much beer is), where your advertising dollars go, and set prices of merchandise. You are responsible for finances of course. You can relocate the team, if the current town doesn't appreciate the team. Buying a new stadium is always nice too. In short, you'll be amazed at how complex the game can get.
