ESPN NFL Football does more than just duplicate your favortie football teams -- it takes you deep into the action for gameplay you can feel!

The revolutionary new First-Person mode makes it possible see the game through the eyes of any player on the field

Incredibly responsive gameplay and stellar presentation pulled straight from ESPN give you unbelievable gameplay

Groundbreaking animations accurately capture sideline grabs, gang tackles even player celebrations when they score

Advanced online play with chat features, downloadable rosters, head-to-head online play and more

New challenge system lets you throw the red flag and multi-player franchises let you put your team management skills against your friends!

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Another game I'd recommedn is NFL fever 2004 for X-box they have made some improvments from last years version... but I still think Espn FOOTBALL is the best on the market!!!!

12 of 12 found the following review helpful:

What a gameSep 23, 2003

After reading several reviews, I finally decided it was time to go out and get ESPN NFL Football. I am so glad I did. Let me first say that I do like both Madden and ESPN NFL Football. They each have their high points. However, there are just times when I want to do nothing more than play football. Sure it's fun to build stadiums, raise prices on your snacks and stuff, but when I wanna play football, I go to ESPN. The gameplay is just better in my opinion. Play calling is so much easier, the running game is superb, the passing game is on target, and the overall fun factor can't be beat in my mind.

The crib is awesome. It's a great way to motivate you to go for the glory so to speak. When I first got the game, I thought that's nice - I'll never use it though. 4 games of air-hockey later and I am changing my tune.

First person playing, not my cup of tea - but a nice feature. Nothing againt it, I just have a hard time playing much anything other than driving games in first person. I have read several good reviews on this feature.

I like the ability to see the whole field, sideline to sideline. It helps so much with the passing game.

I use this mostly as a two player game, head to head with my son so most of the franchise options and season goodness hasn't been tested by me to the fullest, but from what I can see, this is where Madden will take over top position. But again, I enjoy having an easy game to sit down to, and play football. I guess I am not all that hard core.

ESPN, in my mind - your NFL game is the best out there. Madden is definitely next in line. The rest I found not to be worth the money.

13 of 14 found the following review helpful:

ESPN 2004 vs. Madden 2004Sep 10, 2003

Sega/ESPN vs. EA/Madden, the ultimate debate. Madden's got better graphics, better extras, and better stats. Not to mention you can build your own stadium and even set the price the fans pay for a burger. As a guy who bought his first EA game in 1990, it actually pains me to say it but, ESPN is just the better game. Why? If only EA had spent as much time on the game play as it did at the concession stand. Sega spent their time making a game that has tighter controls, a better running game, and a easier play calling interface then EA's latest installment. Admittedly, it would be nice if you could save mid-game like Madden (a feature that is way overdue) and the first person view is a gimmick, but Sega/ESPN just makes a more playable, enjoyable, and fair game. I say fair because EA's shot at solid IA is the computer picking a run defense if you are going to run and a pass defense if you are going to pass. Despite the down or yardage to go, the computer chooses the right set, in advance, EVERY time. Trust me, if you run on 3rd and 20 out of the shotgun, the computer will play the 4-3. That kind of "cheating" makes Madden VERY frustrating, along with it's nonexistant running game and completely inaccurate kicking system. As far as extras go, ESPN does have fan celebrations including painted fat guys. Sure they are gross but they are also cool and add to the fun of a solid ESPN title. Sorry EA, maybe next year. Bottom line if you want to sell burgers, buy Madden. If you want to play football, choose ESPN.

9 of 10 found the following review helpful:

ESPN Football or Madden 2004? Maybe I can help.Sep 06, 2003
By Ryan Kirkpatrick
Ah the long time debate of which game is better, Sega/ESPN or Madden. Well, in my opinion, they are both awesome. Madden is tried and true, if you liked 2003, don't expect anything different from the gameplay, but the extras are huge. Designing stadiums, setting ticket prices, etc. Overall, a good game.
ESPN on the other hand is the same but different. I think gameplay wise the games are very similar, but ESPN allows you to do more running moves, by doing combos and charging up power. While this sounds like an arcade game, it's actually very realistic. They have a cribs feature for awards, and an awesome First Person mode. Where in my opinion, ESPN takes the cake is in the presentation. You get Chris Berman analyze your game before and at halftime, and at the end. The stat overlays are great and the game graphically looks better.

In the end, you won't be dissappointed with either game, but in my opinion, ESPN Football/Sega 2K4 is the better of the two.

7 of 8 found the following review helpful:

It converted meSep 25, 2003

For as long as Madden has been around (going back to the Genesis days), I have religiously bought each year and enjoyed them very much. The last few years have made even greater strides in pushing the envelope. As 2004 came out, I trotted over to the store and picked it up anticipating another great edition. However, after playing it, I quickly became disappointed. Not because of the gameplay, which has always been stellar or the new features, but the overall presentation and play-by-play. EA has never really gotten that TV presentation down and overall the play-by-play and presentation has been rehashed the last 3 years. How many times over the past 3 seasons of this game has Madden said in the game after you caught the ball for a first down, "..and it's a good thing he caught it, you don't wanna drop those passes for first downs." Stale.

Now enter ESPN NFL, from the get go, this game breaths ESPN Sunday Night Football (minus the announcers, though both here are pretty convincing), from the overlays, telestrader, replays, accurate intros and memory of plays made earlier in the game and commented on later. Chris Berman is more than just a name here, he accurately, freshly highlights the action during Pre-game, halftime, and NFL Primetime. I won't comment on the stellar gameplay since it's been mentioned enough in these reviews. What hooked me was the overall excitement of feeling like I was playing through an entire day of Sunday football. The crib is great, the franchise mode is adequate, and the numerous subtle nuances you hear during the game and even the PA announcer getting the correct ball carrier and defender's name mentioned after each play, which adds to the realism. Madden has had great gameplay all along, if they would invest more assets now to the presentation, they would be on the same playing field with ESPN. ESPN NFL can only get better. I'm sure next year, they'll have the Sunday Night crew in the booth since Clement and Thorne made it into ESPN NHL this year. Great job Sega, VC, and ESPN!

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