Game Information
- Platform: PlayStation2
- PEGI Rating: Ages 3 and Over
- Media: Video Game
Product Features
- All-new commentary
- Customize your passing patterns
- Faster game speed
- Tighter controls
- Finely tuned passing
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Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
EA's Madden NFL 2003 maintains Madden NFL's status as one of the most engaging video-game franchises ever. The perennial favourite is updated in all respects, including spanking new venues and the option to list pre-existing injuries to current players.
If you haven't played any previous versions of the game, learning the controls can be a daunting task, since you can control everything from calling audibles to throwing a touch or bullet pass--all while the play clock is running. But half the fun of this game is in the level of detail you can control, including off-season drafts and free agent signings, game-time weather and sensitivity to penalties.
Madden NFL 2003 takes sports gameplay beyond the action on the field, creating a world where you are equally the owner, general manager, coach and player. The time and attention you must dedicate to creating your team, along with the superbly realistic play and sports-casting of the game, thoroughly involve you in the fate of your team, making the action all the more immersive and compelling. --Sung Nicholas Kim
Official PlayStation 2 Magazine
"A polished, tweaked and greatly enhanced revision of the most authentic gridiron series around. 8/10."
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Madden NFL 2003 is the 13th (count 'em) incarnation of the series across various platforms. I'd bought the first on the Megadrive way back when and hadn't revisited the series since, so I was curious as to the advancements made. It's come on a ways since then!
The format of the game is still familiar, if you're on offence you pick your attacking formation, snap the ball to the quarterback and pick which player you pass or throw to. Again as defence you attempt to pick a counter-formation to stop the offence making any ground. The options and detail, however, are just mind boggling.
You get the option of half a dozen formations for starters, which can in turn be reversed left to right. Then, for each formation you can pick around 9 different types of attack, which in turn can be changed once the field is set by use of the 'audible' function. The same applies to the defence.
There are several different playing modes such as tournament, franchise, (where you take control of a team for 30 YEARS!!)practise modes and even a football 101 where each formation and play is explained and then you try to repeat it. There are options for creating players, whole teams, and even the coach!
In short, the game gives you so many options that those of you who like American Football are going to love this game. Those of you who don't know anything about the NFL will grow to love this game. Those of you who don't like American Football... well you're probably rugby players!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
This game is absolutly amazing. If EA put the attention to detail into Fifa that they do in Madden then people would realise the greatness of EA.
I really love American football and thus know all the rules, however if you don't know the rules then the game does alot about that. Firstly there is the Football 101 feature which teaches you al about the formations and plays and makes all the X's and O's make sense. Even the commentery during the game helps you pick the right play and gives you tactical advise. If you are a fan of the sport already then this won't annoy you as much as it should becasue the commentary still sounds realistic and just like on the TV.
The Francise mode is fantastic, it lets you take over the running of any NFL team including contracts signing players and rookie scouting. This means that after a few years the team feels more and more personalised as you sign players to fit in with your style of offence and defence. Nothing is more satisfying than signing a rookie and taking them to the pro bowl in their rookie year.
I really love American football and thus know all the rules, however if you don't know the rules then the game does alot about that. Firstly there is the Football 101 feature which teaches you al about the formations and plays and makes all the X's and O's make sense. Even the commentery during the game helps you pick the right play and gives you tactical advise. If you are a fan of the sport already then this won't annoy you as much as it should becasue the commentary still sounds realistic and just like on the TV.
The Francise mode is fantastic, it lets you take over the running of any NFL team including contracts signing players and rookie scouting. This means that after a few years the team feels more and more personalised as you sign players to fit in with your style of offence and defence. Nothing is more satisfying than signing a rookie and taking them to the pro bowl in their rookie year.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
This is a great game with all of the new features made to amaze. All the great players are back for this version of Madden. Players like Elway, Marino and Unitas are there to get. Also, with Madden helping you out on what a play is called and why helps you understand the game more in depth.
Superb. Recomment it to anyone, interestted in NFL or not
Most Recent Customer Reviews
pure bliss to play!
The Madden series has built a great reputation for itself and this game upholds it.It has put together the good old features features and supported it with superb new features such... Read more
Published on 23 April 2003
Madden NFL 2003
When I first got NFL 2003 i was wondering if I would ever get the hang of it but with the help in the game it was simple and very soon i knew exactly what to do. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2003
Tries very hard to please U.K gamers.
Madden NFL has always been EA's pinnacle sports title, and every year they find some way to improve on the renowned series. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2003 by Mr. B. Lalsing
In-depth options on Madden
There are many in-depth options that can be used in Madden NFL 2003. These include:
Create a team: See also create a player. Read more
Create a team: See also create a player. Read more
Published on 22 Dec 2002 by Patrick Beverley
Buy it......Now!
I haven't owned one of the Madden American Football games since it first came out on the Megadrive all those years ago and if this is anything to go by I've sure missed... Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2002 by "mjcrob3069"
Not Just for the Enthusiasts
I don't like watching American Football and before Madden 2001 I had a very vague and incorrect concept of what all these over padded men were doing on something that resembled a... Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2002 by Magus
Perfect
This another of the excellent games that have been made by EA Sports and Madden himself. With the new modes such as 2 minute drills, mini camp and the option of being able to buy... Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2002 by Tomo
Another step forward!
After the excellent Madden 2002, this improves upon it without adding anything revolutionary. The graphics look the same, with a few more player animations and celebrations. Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2002
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