For the American football can be treated as you like, up to the name calling it stupid game or battle amerikosov flock of sheep. But more often we hear a phrase like "I do not understand a damn thing in this crush of robots." However, despite the fact that the average European to transatlantic entertainment, by and large, of little interest, EA Sports with the tenacity of a maniac continues year after year, give almost the best simulator of its entire line dedicated to just football. Misunderstanding? – You ask. The trend – I'll answer. The trend to more and more mergers that we see on NTV + sport on TV, and Madden NFL 2003 on the screen …
Madden NFL 2003 screenshot 1.
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Not a single graphics
By the way, the schedule compared with of last year's version not really changed. Rather, we can talk about the fouling of the details already established mechanism located at such a high level, what about those lazy developers who do not have finished the engine, is simply ridiculous. There is no need to improve, but just do not mess up. On a powerful computer with the maximum settings to observe the birth pangs "buffalo" is a pleasure. I note that the authors still appended to the appearance of a number of positive points. Football players are (once again) a little more "real." Standard movement caught less and less, and especially for taking the soul "vzbrykivanie" grasped in the act receiver'a wide (WR; the rules you are welcome to review at Front Office Football 2001 ), which at the time of the fall seems to be trying to kick to keep him in affectionate embrace is not zealous defender. Note – all in the game itself, rather than in numerous commercials. In the same figure cinematics sometimes frustrating – primarily for its ghostly essence, and strive to pass through each other.
Another disadvantage Madden NFL 2003 – players continue to gain from the company Chernomor (read: all the same height). True, they are different complexion.
Madden NFL 2003 screenshot 2.
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New Horizons
Fortunately for the Madden NFL 2003 , game from EA Sports is not graphics begin and end with graphics. Much more interesting to observe the internal metamorphosis. Calm down, fans of the genre – nobody nowhere "Franchise Mode", and the practice of "single" is not cleaned. Furthermore – new modes.
First of all, it's "Mini-Camp". In fact, another type of training, but looks great … Purpose – to teach you all the subtleties of the game: the right to give a pass right to interrupt, right move quaterback'om (Q), the right to attack, hit the ball correctly … I swear, some contests Mini-Camp can be produced almost as a separate game (such as simulation, "about David Beckham").
For example, distribution of passes Q. workout She's just brilliant! Imagine the scene: driving range, next to a wall of vertical columns standing ottoman-Q, on the right and left of him for three WR. In the field at different distances and heights in the air hanging colored rings. Directly on the pre-drawn arrows, which symbolize the way WR (as in the diagrams before each downs during the match, but here they are, they say, life-size). It should be noted that the arrows are the path of each of the WR one way or another relate to one of the rings – they lie side by side, behind, before. Of course, depending on the number of rings (three) and is determined by the number of WR with their arrows. The meaning of competition: at the touch of a button WR start running at a predetermined trajectory, and your task – to pass the ball to one of the WR, so that the ball was sent to the addressee, flying through the ring. If we consider that the way to, say, left WR pass vertically to the edge of the site, the right will move in a broken line, while the central run ahead to turn back halfway, then believe me – your brain or smoked, or forced to absorb spatial thinking Private Q of the NFL. Oh, I almost forgot – of course, "knocking out" one ring more in this round do not touch it, do the rest. At the three rings – six attempts, and then move to the next round, regardless of whether you hit the rings or not. Only three rounds, each with three rings. Rings and routes them to nominate WR vary from round to round, and the level of complexity to the level of complexity.
Another one of my favorite competitions – the defender (safetie or cornerback) should not get the ball to WR. WR are mannequins, located at some distance from each other (the number of WR depends on the complexity of game). Q represents the machine, "spit" ball toward one of the mannequins. Necessary to reach the desired goals and quickly stuffed it to intercept (in extreme cases – to repel). The beauty is this: When you ran and drove the ball in front of a scarecrow, and the machine was already sending the ball towards the other – have to rush like mad. At the same time, of course, the list does not end with exercises. A total of eight pieces, multiplied by four levels of difficulty. Total 32. 32 amazing contest – where there NBA Live 2001 with his regime, "one on one" …
is no less interesting it may seem mode "2-Minute Drill". "Story": two minutes before the end of the fourth quarter, your team is attacking (team as offensive and defensive holding, it's your choice). In the allotted time must hold as many attacking moves. For each pass, "rush" (sprint running back'a), "extra point" and a touchdown points are added. The purpose – to break through to the top of the standings (optional companion ahead, if the game goes on the same computer). When you reach a touchdown all begins anew, and so will not expire until the allotted two minutes, or you four downs not overcome a 10-yard area (or if one of the opponents do not intercept or "safety" – the selection at running the ball back'a .)
mode "Game Situation" in general is similar to chess. Remember, the white king, three pawns, a knight and a rook, a black king, queen and pawn – how to make a mate in three moves? Here is the same – you can specify the distance from the end zone from the attacking team to determine how many points each team, how many minutes left until the end of the game, etc. In general, a typical test of strength in certain game situations. One of the most striking examples: your team is in the account for six points before the end of the fourth quarter for two minutes, attacking rivals – to hold the remaining time. It is clear that such a relation is composed almost half of the match, but it started to work out if you want this particular episode, why pull three and a half quarters?
Madden NFL 2003 screenshot 3.
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Halfway to the ideal
Madden NFL 2003 is becoming deeper game. I would say there is a smooth transition to management. First of all, "Franchise"-mode. You can play 30 seasons, and only you will depend on the welfare of the team. There is no primitivism inherent in NHL 2002 , – no one will change his star on your player for nothing, even if their characteristics are almost identical. Club guided, above all, the best interests of football and try to give in exchange for those who really need them. Second, it builds up a rather complicated system of communication with the wards: they will never sign a long-term contract, if they will be asked a little money, and vice versa – not every athlete will agree to go for one year.
Now you can "play" schemes. Let's throw this or that model of attack of "Shotgun", say, "Singleback Normal". The immense scope for experimentation. Given that the gameplay compared to the last part up to the order, Madden NFL 2003 obviously should declare this standard of quality among the sports simulation. Throw in great graphics and downright radiant friendliness interface and you get another hit from EA Sports, which has only one drawback – it is dedicated to football in our country, very little popular. So, enjoy and "madness" can not all …
PS I mentioned that the developers have in store in full the required licenses? However, you probably have guessed without me.
System Requirements
Pentium III 450
64 Mb
Direct3D 8
Recommended System Requirements
Pentium III 750
128 MB
Direct3D 8
Developer: Electronic Arts Tiburon
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Release date: August 12, 2002
Distribution: retail
Multiplayer: (8) head-to-head, LAN, Internet
Genres: Sport, Am.Football, 3D
Similar games: Madden NFL 2000, Madden NFL 2001, Madden NFL 2002