If wanted to play a last-gen Madden game, I should buy...

[picker19]

Let's say I'm getting a bit fatigued with the latest versions of Madden since M15 on the Xbox One. If wanted to rev up my old Xbox 360 and buy one of the old Madden games, which one should I pick up?

I'm a coach mode player who loves football sim and deep franchise modes (why I loved Head Coach 09 for years), but also appreciates solid, balanced game play (with realistic stats). Yes, the latest Maddens are slick and have some cool features, but as EA keeps looking for the next marketable features, the game has lost something for me.

Based on reading various posts, it seems Madden 12 still gets a lot of love. But I was also surprised to hear a few folks still enjoying Madden 07, too. So for anyone willing to take a moment out of their day to share their opinion, I'd greatly appreciate the advice/direction. Thank you!

[underdog13]

Madden 07 has awful sim stats.

Go for Madden 05 over 07. If not go madden 12

[picker19]

Quote: Originally Posted by underdog13

Madden 07 has awful sim stats. Go for Madden 05 over 07. If not go madden 12

Thank you! That's the kind of feedback I need. And there's another vote for M12. Curious as to what made that game so good. I stopped playing Madden during the Xbox 360 days and only recently picked it up again with M15 on the Xbox One, so feeling like I missed out on some good games.

[underdog13]

Quote: Originally Posted by picker19

Thank you! That's the kind of feedback I need. And there's another vote for M12. What is great about Madden 05 that made you suggest that one

Depends, what system you're playing on? Original xbox?

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[picker19]

Nope, 360.

[underdog13]

Quote: Originally Posted by picker19

Nope, 360.

I'm not sure if you can get 2005 on it. But definitely can get 2012 which is a really great game.

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[picker19]

Thanks for your suggestion. I actually picked up M12 cheap and played it for a few days. While obviously the graphics jarring based on what we're used to today, I found the game play was surprisingly well tuned...better than I had expected. I did enjoy playing the game. But I just couldn't get past the UI and franchise mode. Reminded me a lot of Head Coach 09, but way more convoluted and tedious.

What about M13 or M25? Anyone have any thoughts on those games if they're worth picking up?

[underdog13]

Quote: Originally Posted by picker19

Thanks for your suggestion. I actually picked up M12 cheap and played it for a few days. While obviously the graphics jarring based on what we're used to today, I found the game play was surprisingly well tuned...better than I had expected. I did enjoy playing the game. But I just couldn't get past the UI and franchise mode. Reminded me a lot of Head Coach 09, but way more convoluted and tedious. What about M13 or M25? Anyone have any thoughts on those games if they're worth picking up?

Gameplay wise m25 was pretty good, but I played that on the ps4. Franchise/cfm is worse than 12, no two ways about that.