Underplayed Gems

Madden NFL 2001 (2000)

Madden NFL 2001 cover
Developer
EA Orlando
Publisher
EA Sports
Platforms
Nintendo 64, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation
Genres
Sport
Rating
4.0 of 5, 9 player ratings

How it feels

A methodical football simulation that rewards careful strategy and tinkering, letting you shape every detail from player stats to stadium conditions as you build toward gridiron dominance.

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About

Madden NFL 2001 includes several customizable modes. Players have the ability to create a play, create a player, run a franchise, and collect Madden Cards, allowing players to perform certain actions during gameplay (for example, adding 5th downs, or limiting the CPU-controlled team to 3rd downs). The cards can also alter individual player ratings, unlock special stadiums, and unlock Hall of Fame and All-Madden teams.

What players say

A football sim notable for its leap in presentation and weighty, momentum-driven tackle animations that felt impressively realistic for the era. Offense shines while sticky controls make defense a chore, but it's fondly remembered as a strong 32-bit football game.

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