MADDEN NFL 2001 IN SOUTH AFRICA

Madden NFL 2001 Platform: PlayStation Condition: New Other versions of this game available from us: Platform: Pre-Owned/Used: Very Good Condition copies available Product Information Football game for up to 4 players via the separately sold Multi Tap Updated AFC and NFC rosters Coaches now give specialized advice from the sidelines Player-specific equipment, taunts, and touchdown dances New audio and play-by-play by John Madden and Pat Summerall Product Description John Madden is back and, again, he's brought the entire NFL with him into your PlayStation with Madden NFL 2001. The game includes the updated rosters you'd expect, but new this season is the addition of coaches on the sidelines to give you specialised advice. They also often "encourage" the players and shout "helpful advice" out to the referees. Finer details for this version include wristbands, visors, facemasks, and turf tape--specific to what each player favours in the real NFL. Collisions now factor the weight and height of players, making for more realistic hits. EA has even gone to the trouble of replicating some of the touchdown celebration dances and taunts of real players. The game also features a new music soundtrack, new audio, and new play-by-play recorded by Madden and broadcast partner Pat Summerall. Players can collect Madden cards in this instalment of the series by completing certain tasks, and they can trade those cards with friends via the separately sold memory card. Exclusive to the PlayStation version of the game, the "create-a-team" feature allows players to create new teams, edit existing rosters, and even recruit retired veterans to the squad Review The Madden series is by far the most popular NFL console-game franchise in North America, and although the appeal isn't as great this side of the Atlantic, the game is back for its 2001 showing. And this year's version for the PlayStation, Madden NFL 2001, is amazing--it's even better than the incredible N64 version of the same name. In terms of playability, EA Sports has added some nice new features. Players are rewarded with collectable in-game Madden Cards by performing certain tasks, which can be used to unlock secret game codes, players, stadiums, and legendary NFL teams. Also, you can trade those cards with friends using the PlayStation memory card. The game does have a couple of trouble areas. The CPU play isn't all that synched with the gameplay, resulting in some very strange calls and plays--not that a cricket fan would notice anyhow. John Madden's commentary is stocked with only a few phrases, which are used ad nauseum. --Todd Mowatt