Madden NFL '94
Reviewed by Dyson Turner
Big Johnny Madden is back with a better game and an overall
improvement from last years awesome game. This time the game
has better graphics, an ability to turn the passing windows
off, more options more teams more Maddenisms. My first
impression when I got this back in 1994 was wow! The players
were huge they moved better, the overall look was better and
EA Sports sure served a good one with this football instant
classic. Some things still were left pestering that did hurt
the game slightly, and some features would have been nice.
You won't really notice these missing features until you
delve deep into the game. Well even with flaws problems, and
other things this game still does pretty good, and it makes
it to the Super Bowl!!
Graphics 7.0/10
The graphics were good but they could have been better. The
men were only slightly larger than they were last year, and
not too much noticeable improvement with the way they moved
and reacted. The field looked a lot better though the grass
and the turf actually had a difference in this one, and so
did other on field weather conditions. Some were the same
were returning, like Snow rain Mud, Turf and grass, they
also had night and Dome. The night doesn't look any more
different than dome but there, is with passing because
players seem more incomplete prone than you would on a sunny
day. The player size was slightly larger and there were a
few different on field after touchdown celebrations. The
players actually look they are bending knees in this version
as well, instead of them just look like their just walking
fast. Some other difference are last second, some Quarter
back through left hand some are right handed which doesn't
improve much but adds to the overall realism of this
football game. People still don't have numbers on their
backs, well if you count all the ominous 11's but they do
have numbers under them to help add to the realism.
Sound 8.0/10
This game was packed with wittier Maddenism than ever. Big
Johnny said more on field phrases like; Quarterback can't
hold the ball that long, and Boom POW, and some others.
There wasn't any play by play commentary found in the later
Genesis Madden games, and PSX ones, so this really didn't
compare when you think about it like that it doesn't quite
compare to games like Joe Montana '94. The sound effects on
field are great you get realistic sounding hits and the
grunts of the lineman in the trenches. You also get the
different sounds for different types of hits, like sacks and
just spin off tackles. You also get a little tune in the
beginning of the game, which isn't real good, but I do like
the touchdown music. The quarterback does call katans, and
you can understand what he is saying. The referee says
things as well, like pass interference touch down, first
down, and interception. The sound department is slightly
better than what is the graphics did, but both of them are
just slightly above average. They do much to help this
football game above average.
Game Play 9.0/10
This game is for one or two players. You have all 27 NFL
teams, not including the Panthers or Jaguars, or the newly
developed Browns, because of course they didn't come out
yet. You get a better playbook than the one seen last year
with realistic formations and newer plays. The newer plays
were modeled after some of the plays that were currently in
the NFL at the time. You still don't have 2 point
conversions, which is a huge mistake when you are behind in
a particularly close game. Some features which were not
found which I would of liked were trades, and Create your
own player even though these features were found in the
later versions, but I was disappointed. When this first came
out rapid rumors flew about it being included in this game
as well. Besides the regular ways to play like Season,
Playoffs and Exhibition, you had different games. There were
the all time teams, and the special teams, which were from
the year they have played. You could do exhibition games
with all teams including All Madden and All Madden All time.
The season mode with the regular teams, and two separate
playoffs with the other teams. This really added to the
overall enjoyment and fun of the game. You had the option to
pass through the windows or go without them. I'm glad they
changed this those passing windows were a killer for hungry
defenses ready to sack you when you weren't looking. You
also had team full stat tracking which you could check any
time and a score board. The difficulty is adjustable and
there are saves with battery back up.
Overall 8.0/10
This game was very enjoyable and it really improved on last
year's version. With key feature changes like the option to
get rid of passing windows and Madden rants before each game
to give you an idea of what was in stored for you or the
team you picked. Although some things would have been a nice
addition, like faster backs, they seem to get tired on long
plays and somebody like a corner back or free safety could
catch on with them. The replay value is high because with
all the old and all time teams you can have some dream
games, you would have never thought possible. Some of the
playoff and season modes are fun so you won't be putting it
down for a while when you get it. The fun factor is high to
when you're with a friend or a few friends going head to
head, you can play back and forth for hours. Especially with
the stupid A.I. on this one expect some very high scoring
games. Just those few problems hamper this over wise very
good football simulation. If you are in dire need of a good
football simulation and 1994 was your year look no further
than Madden NFL '94.
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