Madden NFL 2003 Critic Reviews

Madden 2003 is the best overall football game ever made, period...Denying it the perfect score it so richly deserves just because "NFL 2K3" comes soooo close to unseating it would be a crime.

Madden has added so many goodies that Madden fans will be smiling ear to ear, and newcomers'll love it.

They loaded this year’s ultrarealistic game up with a slew of new features that include online play, a huge arcade-style training camp, and a nifty play creator that’s so versatile that you can have receivers run pass routes that spell your name.

Above all, a better feeling and playing game, boosted by subtleties that you may not even recognize until you've made it to the playoffs.

The most well-rounded, option-rich football game in history.

A game that not only looks and plays better, but also fully realizes the dream of anyone looking to fully manage their own professional team.

A huge football game that fans of the genre should enjoy. There's lots here to do. In fact, the franchise mode alone should take you months to wear out.

For hardcore football fans, Madden NFL 2003 is a must-own. From the assortment of modes to in-depth features like the playbook editor, this game was made for those who appreciate the intricacies of football.

The sheer size-factor of the game is overwhelming.

Even beyond the football gameplay, you have to appreciate the wealth of extras and activities that make Madden NFL 2003 such an entertaining and complete package.

Madden's major changes have occurred on the defense to raise the learning curve and create more strategy.

The best iteration of Madden ever...The only possible gripe I can have is the lack of in-game chat and other online features, but that’s what next year is for.

Madden's gameplay amazes, but it's EA's delivery that throws the knockout punch.

The game also includes a cool behind the scenes footage of the game and interviews with coverboy Marshall Faulk, John Madden, Al Michaels and Melissa Stark.

Playing a friend is ace while the computer is frighteningly tricky. A goddamn crackerjack humdinger of a game.

A can't-miss because it accurately simulates NFL gameplay, NFL commentary, NFL uniforms, NFL stadiums and NFL players and that's what football gamers are looking for.

I hate to use a cliché, but the number of game modes in Madden 2003 are mind-boggling.

This game isn’t perfect, however, I found that the running game was a little too stingy for my tastes. I had a hard time breaking a run for more than 10 yards and more often than not, the gaps in the defense would close far too fast.

Madden 2003 is not only the deepest football game ever made, but it may also be the deepest PS2 game ever made.

The addition of online play and Mini-camp are simply awesome.