| When it comes to the best of the best you certainly can’t discuss the best Wii games without discussing Madden NFL. The game has been a mainstay of gaming systems since its introduction and this 2008 edition is no exception to the legacy. Let’s face it; if your favorite gamer is at all into sports, you can buy this one without fear of the dreaded “You got me what?” look when they open it. They, as well as you, can rest assured that if it says Madden NFL on it then it will play realistically and give thrill and spills that rival a real game. |  Available Through Amazon.com |
What is great about this game on the Wii is that the Wii remote allows you more control and more realistic control of what you do. A stiff-arm block given to a player will work like the real thing.
If you have followed Madden NFL then you will not notice a huge cosmetic difference when you kick it off. The main variations are going to come into play when you start looking into the in depth options that are there for you. You can now get the game more like you want it in more areas than was ever possible before.
While the time and space limitations here do not afford the ability to go into great depth with the changes. Things like the addition of what is called Player Weapons where you can press and hold the C button while you are there and before the snap and the camera pans back to show you icons above each player so you know the strengths and such of each one so you can make an informed decision as to what strategy to deploy for this play.
There is also greatly improved mode for the Hall Of Fame where you can create rookies and the best from the 07 teams and just overall make it more fun and realistic and challenging from every aspect. From the Franchise mode to the Superstar Challenge mode to the Party mode to the EA Nation mode there are optimizations and customizations that allow you more control over the experience than ever has been available in the past.
As with most of the Wii offerings, the multi-player mode is one area that the unit and game shine on. The Local Party mode is great and will prove that this game is definitely one for a house full of multi-players.
Overall the 08 Version makes exceptional use of motion to give the realism needed for this type of game; it is much friendlier to those in the multi-player mode and offers playability that is great. You will find that passing and ground defense game will be secondary to the effect and intensity of your running game. It is completely worth the money and will be a great addition to any gamers Wii arsenal and one that you will return and play over and over again both alone and with friends.