Currently got a ROM of this saved to my PCSX2 emulator. Haven't played around with it enough to get an opinion on the vision cones, but the graphics and music are definitely nostalgia inducing.
Weird gameplay but it was fun, and that’s something the games are totally missing now, it’s kinda hard to look back in these and act like it’s normal to have complete games.
My most memorable madden game. Has a ton of features that the modern ones lack. An extra half star for having McNabb on the cover.
In my search for the best PS2 Madden game, I had to try 06. Not because of QB vision (it's bad and can be turned off), but because this game features the debut of Superstar mode.
I find almost all other versions of Superstar mode on PS2 to be unplayable due to the overly zoomed in camera angle, but in 06, you can use the normal camera angle and control the whole team. Unfortunately, Superstar mode is still a letdown. The presentation is bad and the off the field action is often boring or non-existent. The corresponding mode in EA's NCAA Football games is much better all around.
Finally, the 06 engine is also tough to go back to. DBs are still way too overpowered (the problem with Madden 05), and the new running moves and audible UI don't make their debut until 07. If you're looking for the best Madden on PS2, this is not it.
I find almost all other versions of Superstar mode on PS2 to be unplayable due to the overly zoomed in camera angle, but in 06, you can use the normal camera angle and control the whole team. Unfortunately, Superstar mode is still a letdown. The presentation is bad and the off the field action is often boring or non-existent. The corresponding mode in EA's NCAA Football games is much better all around.
Finally, the 06 engine is also tough to go back to. DBs are still way too overpowered (the problem with Madden 05), and the new running moves and audible UI don't make their debut until 07. If you're looking for the best Madden on PS2, this is not it.
QB Vision was the worst idea this franchise ever had.
Not bad, but not really that good either.
back when Madden was still kinda good
Truck stick, baby! Too bad the 360 version sucked, but easy achievement points.
This is an alright version of Madden but it does add some cool stuff. It introduced the Superstar mode which was interesting and I thought the new vision-cone system added a unique aspect to the game.
Seems that QB Vision wasn’t popular among Madden Players since it didn’t stick around long. It was definitely the most memorable thing about this edition of Madden and a down year but still good enough to own nonetheless.
Only Madden game I care to add. It's Madden. It was fun when my brother and I played as kids.