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Madden NFL 2001
North American PlayStation 2 version cover art featuringEddie George.
Developer(s)EA Tiburon
3d6 Games,GameBrains(GBC)[4]
Publisher(s)EA Sports
SeriesMadden NFL
Platform(s)PlayStation,PlayStation 2,Nintendo 64,Game Boy Color,Windows
ReleasePlayStation&Windows
  • NA:August 14, 2000(PS)[2]
  • NA:August 23, 2000(PC)[1]
  • EU:October 6, 2000
Nintendo 64
PlayStation 2
  • NA:October 26, 2000
  • EU:December 8, 2000
Game Boy Color
  • NA:November 13, 2000
Genre(s)American footballsimulation
Mode(s)Single-player,multiplayer(online support)

Madden NFL 2001is anAmerican footballvideo game.It is the third in the Madden NFL series to include an NFL player,Tennessee Titansrunning backEddie George,on its cover (the first beingMadden NFL '95,which featuredErik WilliamsandKarl Wilsonalong with Madden himself). In addition, it is the first game in the series to have a player, instead of John Madden featured prominently on the box art. Madden's picture is shown on a small logo, which would reappear for every following game untilMadden NFL 06.It is also the first game in theMadden NFLseries to appear on thePlayStation 2game console. This is the firstMaddengame to featureNFL Europeteams.

Features

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Madden NFL 2001includes 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.

Only the PC andPlayStationversions allow the player to create a team via the rosters menu, and the PlayStation 2 version have Madden Cards (297 total).

The best teams in the game overall were theJacksonville Jaguarsand theSt. Louis Ramswith a score of 95. The worst team in the game overall was theSan Diego Chargerswith the score of 70. The best offense in the game belongs to the St. Louis Rams with the score of 95. A 3-way tie for the best defense in the game belongs to theTampa Bay Buccaneers,theBaltimore Ravensand the Jacksonville Jaguars with scores of 95. The best special teams in the game belong to theDenver Broncoswith the score of 95.

The game also contains 35 Great Games that unlocks the additional teams and stadiums on PC, N64, and PS.

Teams and stadiums

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Madden NFL 2001comes with over 50 teams and over 50 stadiums. Several of the teams and stadiums are fictional like the Mummies and the Marshalls. Each fictional team has its unique type of player (e.g. mummies players are mummies and the marshall's players are cowboys). Fictional Stadiums are like Hot Stove Stadium for example.

Reception

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The PlayStation and PlayStation 2 versions received "universal acclaim", while the Nintendo 64 and PC versions received "generally favorable reviews", according to thereview aggregationwebsiteMetacritic.[10][11][12][13]Rob Smolka ofNextGensaid of the PlayStation 2 version, "If you were looking for a reason to buy a PlayStation 2, this is it – superb gameplay, even better graphics, and enough substance to make you forget about all those other, weak launch titles."[42]In Japan, where the same console version was ported and published byElectronic Arts Squareunder the nameMadden NFL Super Bowl 2001(マッデンNFLスーパーボウル2001,Madden NFL Sūpā Bouru 2001)on January 18, 2001,Famitsugave it a score of 35 out of 40.[22]

Official UK PlayStation Magazinegave the PlayStation version a score of nine out of ten and the Starplayer Award and said that it "expertly mixes arcade action with sim-deep stats and playbooks".[50]Emmett Schkolven ofExtended Playgave the PlayStation 2 version all five stars and said, "Madden NFL 2001for the PS2 is the best-looking, smartest, most immersive game I have ever played. There's no comparing this game to anything else. From now on, all other sports titles will be compared to this. "[51]

Bro Buzz ofGameProsaid of the Nintendo 64 version, "For hardcore N64 football freaks,Madden NFL 2001is all you need even as new console systems make their appearances. With the topnotch [sic] gameplay in this cart, you can give theDreamcast,PlayStation 2,Dolphin,or even theXboxall the time they need to produce a great football game. "[52][f]Brian Wright said, "If you're looking for football action on your PC this year, there's only one game in town...literally. Thankfully,Madden NFL 2001offers enough features to please most computer gridiron fans. "[53][g]Cheat Monkey said that the PlayStation version "delivers a realistic and deep pro football experience for this season. With all the experience theMaddenteam has under its belt, this veteran simulation scores a TD in overtime to take the PlayStation title for this year. "[54][h]Human Tornado said, "Madden NFL 2001for the PS2 is a sports gamer's dream come true. The greatMaddengameplay is backed by a console system that finally has the power to show football action as it should be. It's fun to be this spoiled! "[55][i]

Bryan Melville ofAllGamegave the PlayStation version four-and-a-half stars out of five, calling it "the ultimate 32-bit football game. If you have the cash and the patience to wait, the PS2 version is undoubtedly a superior product. Still, the average player will be happy with the feel and look of the final Playstation version."[56]Anthony Baize gave the PC version four stars, saying, "Overall,Madden NFL 2001is a great game that perpetuates the tradition of quality games with theMaddennameplate. If you like football, you will love this game. "[57]Scott Alan Marriott gave the PlayStation 2 version the same score of four stars, saying, "When you factor in the Fantasy Mode, Madden Challenges, and crisp gameplay with the same control scheme as found in pastMaddengames, you have a winner for the PlayStation 2. The overall strength ofNFL 2K1on the Dreamcast keepsMaddenfrom being the unanimous choice for best pigskin title of 2000, but you won't find a better version of the sport in this season's lineup -- on the consoles or the PC. "[58]However, William Abner ofComputer Games Strategy Plusgave the PC version three-and-a-half stars out of five, saying, "If you are aMaddenfan who isn't into playing online, then the decision as to whether or not it's worth another $45 bucks becomes a bit more difficult. "[59]

The game was a runner-up forGameSpot's annual "Best Graphics, Technical", "Best Nintendo 64 Game", "Best PlayStation Game", and "Best Sports Game (Traditional)" awards.[60][61][62][63]The PC version was a finalist for the Sports award atComputer Gaming World's 2001 Premier Awards, which went toSammy Sosa High Heat Baseball 2001.[64]During the4th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards,theAcademy of Interactive Arts & Sciencesnominated the PlayStation 2 version for the "Console Sports"and" Console Game of the Year "awards, both of which ultimately went toSSX;[65][66]by virtue of being a "Console Game of the Year" nominee, the game was subsequently nominated for "Game of the Year",which eventually was awarded toDiablo II.[67]The same console version was a runner-up for Sports Game of the Year 2000 award in Editors' Choice atIGN's Best of 2000 Awards, though it did win the same category in Readers' Choice,[68]and was also a runner-up for Graphics of 2000 as well.[69]The PlayStation version was a runner-up for the Sports award in both Editors' and Readers' Choice as well.[70]The PS2 version was a runner-up for the "PlayStation 2 Game of the Year" award atEGM's 2000 Gamers' Choice Awards and Readers' Choice Awards, and for "Sports Game of the Year" in the latter Choice Awards.[71][72]The same console version won the awards for "Best Sports Game" and "Best Graphics, PS2" at theOfficial U.S. PlayStation Magazine2000 Editors' Awards,[73][74]while the PlayStation version was a runner-up for the "Game of the Year, PS1" award, which went toTony Hawk's Pro Skater 2.[75]

Game Informerranked the game 27th on their top 100 video games of all time list in 2001.[76]

Notes

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  1. ^InElectronic Gaming Monthly's review of the PlayStation version, two critics gave it each a score of 9.5/10, and the other gave it 9/10.
  2. ^Three critics ofElectronic Gaming Monthlygave the PlayStation 2 version each a score of 9/10.
  3. ^InGameFan's viewpoint of the Nintendo 64 version, one critic gave it 89, and the other 91.
  4. ^InGameFan's viewpoint of the PlayStation version, one critic gave it 85, and the other 84.
  5. ^InGameFan's viewpoint of the PlayStation 2 version, one critic gave it 94, and the other 88.
  6. ^GameProgave the Nintendo 64 version 4/5 for graphics, 3.5/5 for sound, 5/5 for control, and 4.5/5 for fun factor.
  7. ^GameProgave the PC version two 4.5/5 scores for graphics and sound, 3.5/5 for control, and 4/5 for fun factor.
  8. ^GameProgave the PlayStation version three 4/5 scores for graphics, sound, and control, and 4.5/5 for fun factor.
  9. ^GameProgave the PlayStation 2 version two 5/5 scores for graphics and fun factor, and two 4.5/5 scores for sound and control.

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