ESPN NFL 2k5 vs. Madden NFL 08 - Part II

MMChrisS · 06-11-2008, 03:31 PM

Will Soistman checks in today with part two of his series taking a look at how ESPN NFL 2k5 and Madden NFL 08 stack up when compared side by side. Check this weeks version, which talks about the gameplay in ESPN NFL 2k5 vs. Madden NFL 08.

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	"However, as smooth as Madden is, ESPN was way ahead in the overall department. While Madden was starting to use its branching technology, ESPN already had perfected it. Any move could be linked to another move, or completely interrupted altogether. Want to juke to a spin, and back to a juke all in one nice animation? It could be done beautifully thanks to ESPN’s amazing system."

ausar72 · 06-11-2008, 03:39 PM

This is a nice series. Keep up with the good work. I can't wait to see what's next.

Valdarez · 06-11-2008, 04:26 PM

It's been half a decade and Madden is still behind the curve game play wise. This is beyond sad. It's pathetic.

thmst30 · 06-11-2008, 05:33 PM

I'm sorta looking forward to Madden 09 this year, due to EA actually branching out and asking for help. HOWEVER I still cannot disagree with anything said in both parts of this series. All exclusive licenses can go to hell.

yamabushi · 06-11-2008, 05:40 PM

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	ESPN also has its share of pre-play adjustments, but to the new or casual player it can seem daunting at first. True, the talk of shells and fronts is realistic, but not everyone is going to know what that means.

I think everyone here at OS knows and cares, so Ill call this round: 4-0.

jeetaa6 · 06-11-2008, 05:44 PM

yes, these are nice to read. you're doing a good job. and, thus far, it's solidifying the belief that every year we are being robbed of a great next gen NFL football offering by 2K. i'm playing 2K5 again (with updated rosters) and have been "re-amazed" by all that it offers and how much fun it is to play. it's now 2008 and that game is still the best football game we have.
is it perfect? of course not. but it is way ahead of anything that has come along since. here's to hoping Madden 09 doesn't dissapoint.

TVNation53 · 06-11-2008, 06:39 PM

It says a lot when a game that came out in 2004 and on the original XBox continues to expose EA's lack of respect for the football gamer by putting out an inferior product year after year. It also goes to show that the exclusive license deal was bad for the Football gamer because instead of taking things to the next level EA realized they could put out recycled crapola and the Madden followers will still buy it, great article OS!!

HoozierDaddy61 · 06-12-2008, 08:44 AM

While the Madden series is always going to have its die hard cult following, there are some people who STILL think (me included) that ESPN NFL 2k5 is a superior game. I usually try to play Madden and get frustrated at all its shortcomings. The 2k game never left me feeling frustrated and bored. My greatest wish would be that EA and 2K would use both there strong points (EA graphic engine and 2K gameplay and control) and combine to make a worthy football game for the Nextgen machines. I would be in football heaven!!!!

steveo · 06-12-2008, 10:14 AM

As others have stated, it is pathetic that a game that is 4 years old is still the best football game out there.I started back up on 2k5 (not using updated rosters as I like the nostalgia of going back) and am blown away by how much it is killing madden 08 in gameplay and overall presentation. I totally forgot how good 2k5 was and have been numbed by madden for the last 4 years.

I will truly be shocked if EA ever actually puts forth the effort to make a real football game that can compete with something produced almost a half decade ago. Again, it's pretty pathetic they haven't especially when you consider the franchise and size of the team (and EA as a whole) that works on it.

buttons0662 · 06-12-2008, 12:49 PM

First of All ... GREAT Work!!!
When 2K5 came out I was EA Fan Boy ... I wouldn't even Look at any 2K Series Basketball or Football. Then after numerous Next-Gen disgraces I was forced to leave my beloved EA ... I have bought and returned All the Next-Gen Maddens and the Lives and I'm proud to say NBA 2K7 and Up Fan Boy. Now after reading your articles I was intrigued about this "Best Football Game Ever Made" so I went out and found myself a copy and WooooooW ... I heard about most of this stuff ... Halftime Show ... Post Game Interview ... and I always thought it did sound good put playing it NOW ... the Fact that it not only is Better (Game Play And Features Not Graphics ... Next-Gen is still Next-Gen) is simply AMAZING!!! So thanks for the read and to putting me onto a the "Greatest Football Game Ever Made"

Unbelievably and Happily Surprised
Buttons

06-11-2008, 05:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
thmst30 My Sports Life OVR: 28 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Beautiful Mountains of North Carolina Posts: 3,787	Re: ESPN NFL 2k5 vs. Madden NFL 08 - Part II I'm sorta looking forward to Madden 09 this year, due to EA actually branching out and asking for help. HOWEVER I still cannot disagree with anything said in both parts of this series. All exclusive licenses can go to hell. __________________

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06-11-2008, 03:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
ausar72 MVP OVR: 11 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: ((Maryland)) Posts: 1,231	This is a nice series. Keep up with the good work. I can't wait to see what's next.

06-11-2008, 04:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Valdarez MVP OVR: 34 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,500	It's been half a decade and Madden is still behind the curve game play wise. This is beyond sad. It's pathetic.

06-11-2008, 05:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
jeetaa6 Pro OVR: 9 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 527	yes, these are nice to read. you're doing a good job. and, thus far, it's solidifying the belief that every year we are being robbed of a great next gen NFL football offering by 2K. i'm playing 2K5 again (with updated rosters) and have been "re-amazed" by all that it offers and how much fun it is to play. it's now 2008 and that game is still the best football game we have. is it perfect? of course not. but it is way ahead of anything that has come along since. here's to hoping Madden 09 doesn't dissapoint.

06-11-2008, 06:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
TVNation53 Rookie OVR: 2 Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Posts: 26	It says a lot when a game that came out in 2004 and on the original XBox continues to expose EA's lack of respect for the football gamer by putting out an inferior product year after year. It also goes to show that the exclusive license deal was bad for the Football gamer because instead of taking things to the next level EA realized they could put out recycled crapola and the Madden followers will still buy it, great article OS!!

06-12-2008, 08:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
HoozierDaddy61 Rookie OVR: 2 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 24	While the Madden series is always going to have its die hard cult following, there are some people who STILL think (me included) that ESPN NFL 2k5 is a superior game. I usually try to play Madden and get frustrated at all its shortcomings. The 2k game never left me feeling frustrated and bored. My greatest wish would be that EA and 2K would use both there strong points (EA graphic engine and 2K gameplay and control) and combine to make a worthy football game for the Nextgen machines. I would be in football heaven!!!!

06-12-2008, 10:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
steveo Banned OVR: 8 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 474	As others have stated, it is pathetic that a game that is 4 years old is still the best football game out there.I started back up on 2k5 (not using updated rosters as I like the nostalgia of going back) and am blown away by how much it is killing madden 08 in gameplay and overall presentation. I totally forgot how good 2k5 was and have been numbed by madden for the last 4 years. I will truly be shocked if EA ever actually puts forth the effort to make a real football game that can compete with something produced almost a half decade ago. Again, it's pretty pathetic they haven't especially when you consider the franchise and size of the team (and EA as a whole) that works on it.

06-12-2008, 12:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
buttons0662 Rookie OVR: 3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 87	First of All ... GREAT Work!!! When 2K5 came out I was EA Fan Boy ... I wouldn't even Look at any 2K Series Basketball or Football. Then after numerous Next-Gen disgraces I was forced to leave my beloved EA ... I have bought and returned All the Next-Gen Maddens and the Lives and I'm proud to say NBA 2K7 and Up Fan Boy. Now after reading your articles I was intrigued about this "Best Football Game Ever Made" so I went out and found myself a copy and WooooooW ... I heard about most of this stuff ... Halftime Show ... Post Game Interview ... and I always thought it did sound good put playing it NOW ... the Fact that it not only is Better (Game Play And Features Not Graphics ... Next-Gen is still Next-Gen) is simply AMAZING!!! So thanks for the read and to putting me onto a the "Greatest Football Game Ever Made" Unbelievably and Happily Surprised Buttons