i played 2k5 for the first time today

[Guru03]

I played 2k5 for the first time today and it was way harder than madden 07 for the ps2 and editions after Madden 07. The playbook is hard to understand and the gameplay is hard on pro mode; I was playing sim style. I was not alive in the video game evolution era as my first football video game was Madden 07 for the Wii (I now own Madden 07 for the ps2 which is way better in understandability and gameplay than 2k5 along with every Madden edition forthe ps3 except Madden 25) but I was alive and of gaming capability age when 2k5 came out. Madden 07 may not have all that many features but it is easier to play, at least to me. I must say, 2k5 serves its purpose and I still respect those of you who love 2k though but Madden's ease of play makes it better in my opinion. 2k has its bright spots like extra and spread out ratings and the creating/editing draft classes though but ease of play beats bells and whistles every time in my book. The presentation in 2k5 is light years ahead of Madden 13 for the PS3 though.

My verdict: Madden is light years better but 2k has its redeemable qualities.

My Score for Madden 07 ps2 : 9.5/10

My Score for 2k5: 5/10 (Presentation would be 10/10 with graphics being 3/10)

My score for the PS3 Madden editions except Madden 25 (summed up in general as there are too many editions to grade individually).

[chibears96]

Where are all you 2k5 haters coming from..? Lol jk but fair reception and review I think when you are comparing and reviewing games and sports games you can't just pay attention to gameplay or just say you didn't like this feature or this was to hard... If you are just basing it on gameplay then apf 2k8 should be considered the greatest sports game ever it's game play was perfect. But lack of modes, customizability, sounds, bad graphics doesn't make it near the greatest. 2k5 gameplay might not be the greatest but it's great it's non scripted fluid hundreds of animations throwing motions are beautiful defensive offensive line interactions so much more yea it has issues but the good can out weight the bad greatly. The graphics? They are amazing for a "2004" game lighting details this sounds dumb but pay attention to how detailed a players arm the football there hands are great graphics I disagree 100%. Lots of features no patches to fix glitches and not many but they are there. Playbooks editing is a great feature which I don't think is as customizable in madden. Sim stats are great historic teams many many features franchise mode deep and presentation? No sports games even compares or comes close to it's presentation weekly prep ratings affect gameplay home field advantage which I still don't think is present in madden lol I can go on forever. I respect your opinion but maybe you gave up to early on this or something? Because 2k5 which is 10 years old is the greatest ever when you compare it to other football game and the hundreds that are still playing downloaded gilboldberg rosters. Ten years now! Can vouch in my opinion but your opinion is fair.

[dophin26]

You know what I can't do with the other game that I can do with 2k5? Play an entire season (every game) of a classic 80's year while listening to my favorite songs play during the game.

BTW- I'm in week 9 of my season.

[daflyboys]

Quote: Originally Posted by Guru03

My verdict: Madden is light years better but 2k has its redeemable qualities.

You would be in the great minority with this opinion. Cheers.

[RateSports]

OS needs to start drug testing

[steelers99_58_36]

Quote: Originally Posted by daflyboys

You would be in the great minority with this opinion. Cheers.

That may be the case for OS but not for my age group, lol so sad

[inkcil]

The issue with the OP's perspective was that he was playing it on PS2. A totally different experience on the XBOX.

I still believe the biggest reason (by far) that people aren't impressed with 2k5 is because they played it on PS2.

[daflyboys]

Quote: Originally Posted by steelers99_58_36

That may be the case for OS but not for my age group, lol so sad

You know what's sad? How much your age group says "lol".