Two of the game's new additions, the big hit and big deke buttons, also added a lot.

In the preview version we played, the frame rate was already much more snappy and playable, and the passing and skating controls were crisper and more comfortable. Whether you own every Madden or none, go buy this gem soon!Īfter several seasons of falling short of the greatness that the NHL series achieved way back in the Genesis days, EA Sports looks like it's finally on the right track with NHL 2000. Madden continues to be the best PS football game, only this year it's widened the gap by quite a margin. For extended multiplayer fun, the Franchise Mode is available to several people at once. Hot Reads allow you to change a receiver's route from the line. The Madden Challenge has you meeting specific goals (yards gained, etc.) to unlock extra teams and fields. While the Al and gameplay are the stars of the show, other new features are quite fun as well. Yes you can blast out some big gains but that's usually because the wrong defense was selected. I'm sure some will think it too easy or unrealistic but that's not the case, it's just more strategic.

The Al is definitely tuned for suspense and excitement. Transversely, when you think you've got nothing but open field, a tackier will come out of nowhere and spank ya. Often you'll think your runner is about to be tackled when he'll take the hit, brace himself with one hand and stay up for another five yards. On top of that, the special moves are twice as effective. Never before has cutting through the line been so successful. Honestly, I don't know how they could make it much better. As much as NCAA 2000 has improved, Madden 2000 has advanced even more.

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