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Stange is good
Majora's Mask is a strange game: while it is a direct sequel to Ocarina of Time, it is clearly a Zelda game of a very different shade.

It begins with Link slowly trudging deep in the Lost Woods, with his trusty horse, Epona, when he is attacked by a masked and mischevious Skull Kid - who steals his precious Ocarina and Epona. Worse still, the Skull Kid turns Link into a Deku form of himself, and Link finds himself in a strange Mirror - like Hyrule. Things turn even worse when Link finds the moon slowly getting bigger over the course of 3 days...

Majora's Mask features the very same Gameplay as Ocarina of Time, with a few exceptions. The entire course of the game is set within 3 days or 72 hours - and hours seem to pass like minutes, giving a player a total of just over an hour. While this may seem off-putting, it is implemented very well - people have set schedules over the course of the game, meaning you will be pottering around the Clock Town while not in dungeons, with the promise of an upgrade - or even a new mask.

Masks, as the title suggests, play an important role - some make you run faster, talk to enemies, summen foes or sooth arguements and more. There are a total of 24 masks to collect, the reward being a mask containing "The Merits of all masks". The best of the masks are the ones that allow transformation. (Let's face it, who HASN'T dreamed of swimming as a Zora or rolling as a Goron) The Zora Mask, the Goron Mask and the Deku mask. they allow you to transforminto all your favourites from Ocarina, each with the gifts of the species - Super fast swimming, Incredible strength, and, er, spitting nuts.

Majora's Mask is harder, darker and more original than Ocarina of Time - the unique aspects of the game are implemented very well but the way the game is played may be off-putting for some. Brilliant and totally original.

P.S. the start bits kinda boring.

The darkest in the Zelda catalogue
If only that damn site IGN didn't take my idea first. They described this game as the Empire Strikes Back in Zelda and it's true. It's more darker, more gloomy and at times it can even be depressing. Unlike Ocarina of Time which oozed coolness and wonderment or Wind Waker which was cheery and uplifting due to its look, Majora's Mask is quite different than other installments but in no way is it bad, it's just different.

Story: I always considered this game more like an epilogue to Ocarina of Time rather than a full sequel. At the start of the game directly taking place after Ocarina, Link is in a forest and gets ambushed by Skull Kid and is turned into a Deku(they look like tiny trees with a long mouth) and enters a portal. From here Link finds himself in Termina, a land that is gonna be destroyed by a falling moon in 3 days. So it's up to Link once again to save the day using the powers of time and this weird masks.

Graphics: Reviewing this game in 2005 with such games as Metroid Prime, Halo and Metal Gear Solid 3 of course puts Majora to shame but remembering the graphics at that time, it's more of an extension of Ocarina only darker and not as vibrant. Due to maybe the Expansion Pak or just the game itself, the game does have framerate issues and some rough textures. Beware that the Gamecube re-release on the Collector's Edition sometimes freezes the game.

Gameplay: All Zelda games pretty much to this day revolved around some kind of "gimmick": in Ocarina it was time travelling, Wind Waker was controlling the wind, Minish Cap was the ability to shrink to thumbnail size and the Oracle series revolved around time travelling and season changing. Majora's Mask revolves around, yep you guessed it, masks. Link with the benefit of 24 masks(25 if you get all 24), Link can turn into different characters such as the Deku race, Goron race(big tough creatures with a taste for rocks) and the Zora race(fish people roughly). Or there's different masks like Postman, Ghost, or Bunny mask which makes him run faster.

The other aspect for the 3rd time in Zelda's history revolves around time travelling, once in Ocarina and the other in Oracle of Ages. Only this time it's different. You see the game's clock makes 3 days take about roughly 50 minutes before the moon crashes so with the Ocarina you can go back to Day 1 and start over, even make the time go slower so you have more time. This is quite annoying to say the least since your funds, arrows and bombs revert to zero if you go back to Day 1, your items are intact, your extra stuff isn't. And also you could be in the middle of a dungeon to be really close only to be on the final day and have to reset to Day 1, which incidentally cancels any progress you made in the dungeon.

Not to say the game is bad(it's just slightly hard) but it's quite enjoyable to go through, if you don't mind it's tone anyway.

very very good but,not as good as 'ocarina of time'
I played the Legend of zelda ocarina of time in 1997,WHAT A YEAR THAT WAS!!!I had so much fun!then in gameinformer magazine the new preveiws page said that there was going to be a new game called 'the legend of zelda:majora's mask'it was about link going to a new land where the moon is falling and he has only 3 days to live and on the third day link has to play the song of time so that he can go back to the first day,I HAD TO HAVE IT!but then half a year later when it came out,I was very upset because when I played it,it was too easy and I beat it in almost a week!when I played'Ocarina of time'it took me almost two YEARS!but other then that it was a fun game,Very fun in fact.I really liked that you can upgrade your sword,when in 'ocarina of time'the master sword is what you see what you get!PROS TO MAJORAS MASK:There are lots of masks that you can get and they give powers(like fast running),you can upgrade your sword twice,there are new songs for link to play on his ocarina and there is a bank so link can have alot of money!CONS:you have to play 'the song of time'way to often because the moon is falling for some reason and you have only 3 days to live,finding more then half of the masks are very hard to find,the game has only four temples and they are all very hard way too short.but all in all this game is worth around $15.00,so if you like the other Zelda games try this one too!

Zelda
A great game but it doesn't have the zelda magic if you want a good N64 Zelda I would get Ocarina of Time.

Amazing with a suprise in every repeat!
This is truly an impressive game!Although many say this is the worst Shigeru has ever made in a Zelda game, I love this on top of all others.Although this game is repeated because of the 3 day repeat, I found that every time i traveled back, i was able to find something new to do.What other game designer can make three days, exactly the same, have so much differentiation between them. truly a work of art. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Nintendo first dabbled in video games during the industry's early years of the mid-'70s. Generations of successful gaming console releases through the years led to the much-hyped 1996 launch of Nintendo 64, a system that represented a giant evolutionary leap in video game technology. Within the first three days of launch, hundreds of thousands of gamers hunkered down with Mario 64, considered by many to be one of the greatest video games ever created. Even today, the system's excellent design continues to host an ever-expanding library of breakthrough games.

Nintendo 64's popularity among younger gamers is no surprise. Well-respected games featuring such long-lived and much-loved personalities as Mario (of arcade classic Donkey Kong fame), Zelda, and Banjo-Kazooie are easy to learn and offer enormous replay value. But times are a' changin' and the system's ever-growing library of titles has expanded into every genre of games imaginable, including games better suited for older gamers. In fact, some of the most acclaimed--in some cases, groundbreaking--games available on any platform today are packed onto N64's old-school cartridges.

Under the system's hood, its appeal to the young certainly didn't produce a less mature gaming machine. On the contrary, the 64-bit system boasts impressive graphics, stereo sound, and numerous accessory enhancements, including a high-resolution pack that boosts graphics to awe-inspiring resolutions.

Start your library with Goldeneye 007, Mario 64, Banjo-Kazooie, Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time, and Star Wars: Episode One Racer--these titles represent a decent start to any N64 cartridge library.

With the recent launch of Sega's Dreamcast system, Nintendo 64 is being left behind as the leader in video game technology. And with newer game systems featuring CD-based games, the system's expensive cartridge format is proving itself an archaic and unconventional storage format. But, at a sub-$110 recommended retail price for a console with two controllers, innovative accessory enhancements and a great library of games keep the system's rabid fan base satisfied, if not eager for Nintendo's next evolutionary step. --Eric Twelker ... Read more

Reviews (123)

The Nintendo that didn't have a fair go
Nintendo will never be out-done, just out-priced.

Nintendo started off making small hand held electroic games before creating the 8 bit system in the 80's. And when they released the Super Nes they had the 2 greatest home video game systems of the day. Sega never stood a chance because they rushed things just to compete with nintendo, where as nintendo took there time when releasing systems to make sure they where the best they could be. Only the people whose mothers bought them a Sega instead of a NES or SNES where the ones who would defend the Sega systems. But the segas where slow, graphics wernt as good and the sound was as bad as the game play handling.

Nintendo had completly beaton Sega in the market of games. But sega brought out an attachment for the Genises/Mega drive that allowed you to hook on a CD ROM drive to the machine. And nintendo decided to make an even better one to attach to the SNES. If you look on the bottom of a SNES console, you will see where it would attach. The CD Rom for SNES was being developed by Nintendo and Sony. But arguments arose between Sony and Nintendo and Sony seperated themselves from Nintendo and went solo on the project that eventualy became the Playstation!

The playstation was only twice as powerfull as the SNES. The snes was 16 bit, the PS was 32 bit. So ninetendo developed a 64 bit system, twice as powerfull as the playstaion, better graphics, better controll, and better potentiol.

But when the 64 was released, it did not get the fair attention it should have. Why? Because of the CD's Sony used. Not because they where better, not because they where slower, not because they where more fun...no... it was because people where buying them ripped / copied / burnt / bootlegged for a small price. And this still goes on today. That was the biggest reason why Sony was having more succsess then nintendo. Because those CD rom games where able to be copied and the cartridge of the nintendo was not.

The PS games only surpassed with slightly better sound, the 64 could play high quality sound, but it was up the games developer on wether or not to use up space on the game with sound or not. That is about the only advantage the PS had, sound, particuly just music. Some people say the controllers of the PS where better then the N64, but I preffer the 64, it did take some time to adjust to it, but that is personaly taste rather then anything.

The nintendo 64 suffered a blow when more game developers wouldnt make games for the 64 anymore because it was easier to put them on a CD and develop them that way, then to program them for cartridges. So, that is not nintendos fault, that is the game developers fault for being lazy and just wanting to make quick games instead of decent and good games.

Nintendos team called RARE where the ones who always pushed the boundry on games. Just like they did with Donkey Kong Country on the SNES, they broke new ground by not just using the full potintiol of the system, but by finding ways to go beyond it's full capabilty! They released one of the best games on the 64 called "Golden Eye". The James Bond game was the 1st to use the full potentioal of the 64's capability. The game is amazing and still hard to beat by todays standards. The game did not even need the expansion pack the 64 soon offered.

The best games where coming from the game developers who put the effort into making the great games, and the playstaion never had anything as fun to play as the 64 offered. The graphics where so much smoother, the game play was so much more responsive and the fun was there. One of the first games I compared was WWF ATTITUDE. And pretty much like I said, the PS version took longer to load, wasnt as responsive, the graphics where horriblly blocky, and the only thing that was better was it had more sounds from the commentators. And maybe some of the entrance themes where longer. But apart from that, nothing (maybe video footage) but that was never apart of what you where playing which is what counted and the PS was the thumbs down, but because of people able to buy copied games, the PS became popular that new comers to the sytem THOUGHT it was the better system. It isnt.

These days the battle goes on between Nintendo, Sony & Microsoft. But I know for sure, Nintendo will always supply quality games, games worth playing, games using full potentiol of the systems capability, and most important...respect.

nice thing to have
THIS N64 IS COOL BECAUSE IT HAS A PLAIN CONTROLER AND A NICE CONTROLER PLUS THE SYSTEM OF N64 AND IF YOU KEEP BUYING GAMES YOU WILL END UP WITH A WHOLE COLLECTION OF GAMES ANDA SYSTEM OF N64. SOME OF THE GAMES FOR THE N64 ARE THINGS LIKE THIS: SUPER SMASH BROS., HEY YOU PIKACHU, STAR FOX, PAPER MARIO, SUPER MARIO 64,AND THINGS LIKE THAT.

N64 ROCKS!!!!
I love the Nintendo 64. The N64 has some of the best games like super mario 64 and the legend of zelda the ocrina of time. If you like the older systems, then you need to pick up a N64 because it is awesome!!

Amazing Console with amazing games..
The N64 had some of the best games on the planet and eventhough N64 was a great system it ended too quickly cause of the Gamecube.The N64 launched in some were in 96' and it launched some great titles and some incredible games.The N64 is one of the best systems ever but it also had a short lived history.I mean they could have come up with wayyyyyy more games No...

The N64 was one of Nintendo's finest and is probably better then the gamecube.The gamecube didn't have much launch games but N64 did.It had some amazing graphics and some really amazing games.

The N64 was at one point BETTER then Playstation and It could have but in the end the PS beat it.But make no mistake about.The N64 launched some pretty amazing games.Hell SOME OF THE BEST GAMES EVER Created.Sure N64 is old and cheap but it still has some really awesome games like

Super Mario 64
Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time(greatest game ever)
Perfect Dark
Conker's Bad Fur Day
Starfox 64
Paper Mario
F-zero X
Didy Kong Racing
Donkey Kong

and some more....

You will get your 5 bucks worth of this system and I think it should cost more then that eventhough it's out dated

It has amazing games, an amazing console and some really impressive graphics and that is why this is one of the best systems ever...But it aint' no Dreamcast I can tellz ya that.

This systems earns a 5 out of 5 stars

Let alone Getting Ocarina of time is worth this system.Get it!!

It rules!

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THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok i have ps2, nintendo gamcube, and xbox.THEN her comes nintendo 64 i just got it in my room it is soooooooo fun!!! so if u don't have it get it the games are mario party games on nintendo 64!!! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Mario's illustrious career has earned the fella the right to relax, so it's no surprise that virtual golfers can now join him on the links... Mario style, of course. In Mario Golf, players join the star and his usual posse--Luigi, Pyoshi, Wario, Princess Peach, and Baby Mario, among others--on six themed courses, each with unique obstacles and landmarks recognizable from Mario's previous ventures. Despite one's expectations of a cartoonish "golf light" experience, the gameplay is actually on par with many serious golf simulations and is undeniably the best golf game for the Nintendo 64.

The game is equally balanced for pros and amateurs alike. Seasoned virtual golfers and perfectionists can choose a club, adjust the golfer's stance, gauge the wind direction, and apply a variety of spins to the ball. Casual golfers can let the computer caddy pick the best club and line up the golfer, and then simply swing away.

A variety of 10 classic and cleverly original game modes are available. Among the more interesting challenges are ring shot, requiring players to land shots through floating rings, and mini golf, complete with banked walls and ramps. In addition to the traditional tournament, skins, and match modes, golfers can play speed golf, requiring players to finish a round of golf as quickly as possible. --Eric Twelker

Pros:

• Great variety of game modes
• High replay value
• Strong multiplayer mode for up to 4 players

• No hidden Mario Golf Kart mode (that we know of, at least)

Reviews (45)

Good
The Golfing Is Nice And Smooth In This Game And Also There Is Lots Of Playable Characters.The Golf Courses Look Very Good And Just About Everything In The Game Has Nice Things To Offer.Any N64 Owner Should Defintely Check This Game Out

Mariogolf 64 Review
This game is very entertaining for many golfers and children alike. It is a lot of fun although it is very far from reality, as in having piranha plants,chomps,etc.

Four!!!
Not that many golf games in the video game industry can actually sell very, very well. Most of them use a major player's name, and suppose to have their "skills" in the process. Not that many of them can have a strong sense of enjoyment in the golf world, where everyone wants a more serious side in the sports world with football, and basketball. However, Nintendo seemed to hit the nail on the head with their 2000 creation.

With Mario Golf, the game consists of the start of four golfers, including Baby Mario, Peach, and a couple of others. Throughout the game, you can access the Get Character mode, which can help you challenge other characters like Mario, Bowser, and Yoshi. Once you win the character, you also need them, the harder the challenger in the round. It is also important in the Tournament mode, where you can also earn enough points toward newer golf courses and challenging holes in the process. Each course reflecting on the cute, Mario Brothers themed style, which makes it appealing to all ages old and young, where the other games don't seem to have that sense of enjoyment.

Although Nintendo stopped making games for the Nintendo 64, Mario Golf is only one of the very few sports games I highly recommend for the system. Although many people might not see the review, because of the newer game system reviews and newer games of the Gamecube, Xbox, and Playstation 2.

Bunch O' Fun!
I am NOT a video game fanatic. Actually, there are very few games that I even like. This one though, I can truely enjoy. Eight cool courses (two of them mini-golf!), secret characters, its all good. Should go on the wish list of one even if they call themselves a medicore gamer!

Greatest Game Ever
Mario Golf is the greatest game in the history of the world.Period. ... Read more

Features

• Take on opponents in cage and weapons matches
• Features all-new wrestler entrances complete with authentic clips and pyrotechnics
• For 1 to 4 players
• Wrestle as one of your favorite WWF superstars including The Rock, The Undertaker, and Stone Cold Steve Austin
• Create-a-wrestler and edit modes let you design new characters with unique appearances and mannerisms

Reviews (149)

wresltemania 2000
i got this the day it came out while i love the variety of wrestlers the road to wrestlemania in this game was boring and had no storyline to it whatsoever it was just random matches for the most part and took away from the fun of it for me.

HHmmm....
the discription with that "Steroid powered" is like the game, I love no mercy but well Hmm.....at least this one has the best back stage I've seen. And there's no better comercial.

Get No Mercy Instead
When THQ lost the rights to WCW and gained the WWF this game was a must have for me. I loved this game for ages, more then REVENGE, but as great as it was for a while, I must say I advise you get the step up version "WWF NO MERCY" it was the new and improved version and left this one for dead.

the easiest wrestling game on earth!
the controls are very very easy to pick up.you can,with very little real effort do spectacular feats of dexterity and skill.you can also make your own wrestlers.no i dont mean some wanker with someone elses moves.i mean you make him and you program like 180 different moves into him!theres like over 10 types of suicide dives alone!it rules!if you dont like the guys you get,you can go in and change them also.you cant change the moves,just the appearence.youll be on medium level in no time!

horrible horrible
do not buy even horrible for the time but please read this and take consideration thank you

graphics for time 2/5
fun 1/5
gameplay 1/5
thank you for reading this i made the bad choice of buying it you dont have to ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

One of the most anticipated sequels in recent memory, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 builds upon the addictive gameplay of the original by adding many new tricks and features. The idea is still to perform complicated tricks for points, and players can still ride as Tony or any of an expanded roster of pros in the new game. Now, however, players can create their own skaters from scratch, selecting appearance, gear, clothes, and more. Players can also create their own ideal skate parks by instantly building ramps, rails, pipes, and other challenging obstacles.

All of the old tricks remain, but the game features hundreds of new additions. Of course, with all of these new tricks to master, there are also more detailed accidents: scraped knees, broken boards, and wall and (ouch!) pole collisions. ... Read more

Reviews (53)

The Best Extreme Sports Game... wait, theres an N64 version?
Just read the title, this is one heck of a game. I've already mastered this game on the Dreamcast and Game Boy Advance but this N64 version was 9 bucks at Wal-Mart so I just bought it for the cheap price even though I already owned it on 2 other systems. Anyway this is a skateboarding game and you can play as 12 different pros icluding Kareem Cambell, Rune Glifberg, Bucky Lasek and of course Tony Hawk. The gameplay is pretty hard at first but you'll get used to it in no time and start doing 10+ trick combos. The replay value is infinete you'll never get sick of playing it because of all the different tricks you can pull off in the amazingly well set up levels. The levels are fairly huge and are filled with ramps and half pipes and rails to grind. The graphics in this version are a little disapointing mainly because of the cartiridge format the N64 uses. There's mass pop up and fog but it's not too distracting from the gameplay. There's is also slowdown and choppyness whenthings get extreme and there are a few glitches but once you get into the gameplay it's hardly noticable. The controls are also very good C left does the flip tricks, C up does the grinding on rails, C right does grab tricks and C down does the ollies (jumps). Very easy to control but the the N64 buttons you gotta press down hard unlike the Dreamcast controller. Some of the other features in the game include create a skater and create a park. Create a skater has many different options but it isn't too much of a great thing because when you save a skater it will take up MANY blocks on your memory pak. The create a park feature is one of the greatest modes in the game, you have near control on everything in your "park" and you have hundreds of different ramps and objects to choose from. You can even create your own gaps! The sound effects in the game are great you can here the board roll down the pavement and the metal grinding against the trucks. Now there's the music. There are only 6 soundtracks on the N64 because of again, the cartiridge format and some of the songs are reduced. They are also not a very good quality sounding so I suggest you to turn the music off and turn on the stereo and listen to something else. The music soundtracks arent bad though it's just that the N64 makes it sound like crap, the Dreamcast version has the complte tracks in great quality and the songs are pretty good especially "No Cigar" by Millencolin. The multiplayer in this is also great you can do the normal trick attack where the winner is the person with the most points added up from tricks. There's Horse which is where you and the other player take turns doing tricks and you have to score higher than each others scores so you dont spell out horse or any other word you choose to put in there. Then there's Graffiti which is my favorite where you have to skate on many objects as possible and the person who skated on the most objects when the time is up wins. Overall this game is the greatest extreme sports game ever created to sum up. If you have a Dreamcast or PSone purchase it for those systems but N64 owners must get this.

Best tony hawk game ever
I bought this game not long ago.i also had underground.but when i played this i felt underground is so unrealistick in tricks.u can do like 1080 to like a primo kickflip out in underground.but in this its a lil bit harder to get to a manual from a trick.buy this game id give it a thousand million stars.LOL
get this gamne
way more realistic(trick wise)
awsome soundtrack(rage against the machine-gurilla radio and powerman 5000-when worlds collide and 4 more)
get this game
get this game
its better than the computer version and way better than Xbox version

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Can't Stop Playing!!
OMG! This game is so freakin' fun! My brother owns the only N64 in the house, and I drive him crazy asking him to play this. It's so much fun. You can make your own levels, or just play the originals (which are great, I must add). If you don't have it, you're missing out!

great gamie
this is great try it.if you didnt like the 1 you will like this 1.try it.

NOTHING compared to the PS version!
I am a long time Nintendo fan. Even now, when I have a Playstation 2, and no Gamecube, I still like Nintendo more. So this review is not just a bias complaint about Nintendo vs. Playstation.

This version of THPS2 is terrible. Oh, yeah, it's tons of fun when you haven't played the Playstation version, but when you have, you realize just how pitifull this is. On PS, it's rated T, because they don't blurt out words like "hell" on songs. On Nintedno, It's rated E, so the whole family can enjoy censored versions of songs by Powerman 5000, Papa Roach & Rage Aganist the Machine. And another thing music wise: THEY DON'T EVEN PLAY THE WHOLE SONG! They cut out one of the choruses and the verses (this is an example), and just let it go from there. And the track doesn't go to the next track when it's done; it just plays over and over and over, to where you have to change it yourself every 3 listens. And it's not just the music. There's too much to say, so just play the PS version, PLEASE! ... Read more

Reviews (17)

My favorite videogame!!!
I would like to start off saying that I am not a huge fan of videogames. I do not own an X-Box or Gamecube and find most games to be boring. However, I still have a Nintendo 64 system from back when I was younger. Out of the few games that I own, Namco Museum 64 is my favorite game. I was born back in a time when Atari was making it big and games like Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, and Dig-Dug were the hottest games around. Playing Namco Museum deffinately brings back memories. The selection of games is great. You get to choose from - Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Dig-Dug, Pole Position, Galaga, and Galaxian. All the games are exactly like they were on the Atari gamesystem. Each game is extremely fun and challenging. In fact, I would even go as far as calling this game addicting.

Nintendo 64 has pretty much become obsolete today with X-Box and Gamecube. However, if you are not into the videogames that are around today, and are longing to play games from the 80's, then you should definately buy this game.

A solid 5 stars...

namaco museum
This is a wonderful and exciteing game who would have thought that we would be playing all of our favorite games on our tv sets .
This is really awsome and so realistic.

Memory Lane
I have this game and myself, my husband and our 10 year old daughter love to play this game. Of course, my daughter is very good at it. She plays against my husband and they try to beat each other's score. Its a great family game nite game.

Video Games Reviewer
Namco Museum for the N64 is a really good retro game. Individuals 25 years and older will remember these games well. For those individuals who are younger than 25, Namco Museum provides an opportunity to play some of the classic videogames that started the whole video game frenzy. Namco Museum consists of 5 games. Ms. Pac-Man, Galaxian, Galaga, Dig Dug, and Pole Position. Ms. Pac-Man everyone knows about. Galaxian and Galaga are Space Invader type games, Dig Dug is a unique digging and destroying enemies game, and Pole Position is the classic arcade steering wheel racing game. All games are great fun for a quick pick up and play. The lack of a battery save feature for high scores (reasoning for 4 stars) is sort of a disappointment, but writing scores down is not that tedious of an ordeal. Overall, Namco Museum is a great port of the arcade classics for a quick 5 minute game between class, meetings, or a lunch break, and is a good addition to everyone's N64 library.

Great revival of arcade classics.
The 6 games in this game pack were replicated perfectly, and appear just as they originally did in acades.In Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man, the joystick doesn't work too well, but the control pad works fine.Whether you've enjoyed these games for years, or are just becomming aquanted with them, they are wonderful for everyone to enjoy. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Madden NFL 2002 delivers old-fashioned Madden gameplay with a classic mode that lets you relive the golden days of Madden NFL 93. You can also learn the X's and O's from the master himself, John Madden, with the all-new training mode. Develop your game-playing skills in defensive mode and head-to-head play in the two-minute drill, or perfect your playbook by repeating any play with the new Mulligan feature. The Madden Meter lets you track players' intensity levels, and a new kick meter will drill you on your kicking skills. You can play with one to four players. And, if that's not enough, this release's new Madden cards now feature cheerleaders. ... Read more

Reviews (16)

Madden 2002 ROCKS!!!!!!!
Madden 2002 is a cool game! Yesterday, the New York Jets made the highest score in an NFL game, winning 67-0 over the 2002 and 2004 Super Bowl champion, New England Patriots!!! Martin made NINE TOUCHDOWNS FOR THE BIG APPLE!!!!!!

Pros and Cons
Before i start i want to say that if you want a game that you can play for a year and not beat this is the game.

Madden 2002 has many good and bad things about it, Great A.I. and it is also very realistic, maybe too realistic.

I say too realistic because you can get fidgity when the Refs pullout the chain or the teams switch sides. It shows all of this so it can really be time consuming.

Also, a good QB can complete at least 65%of their passes. EA dosen't agree with me though 'cause in Madden 2002 even if your guy is open there is still a good chance that the ball will go through their head or their hands.

Quick, name a RB who can rush 12 yards a carry. What, no one does, well go tell that to EA cause on the hardest diffulculty I can rush for 12 yards a carry with Browns running back Rhite.

Bottom Line: Rent it, or pick it up at a yard sale cheap.

keyword
The keyword for this game is sucks. it is just the same as madden 2001 except a mode that teaches you how two play the game and mulligans which i think is totaly stupid. i would just buy the 2001 version because it is cheaper

Best Football Game EVER!!!
This game is the best football game ever. It has everything; grraphics, good gameplay, and realistic. The only 2 downsides is John Maddens voice (which says the same thing 4-5 times a game but u can turn his voice off) and on thee sideline everybody is 88. I have some super records on this game including getting 79 points in 5 min quarters and have one receiver catch over 1000 yards and 6 TDs in a game. Anyway this game is awesome and i would totally recommend it to good football fans/gamers.

The Greasts game ever
This game has all the knew players and the most up to date stats this game should win an award ... Read more

Editorial Review

A first-person shooter that mixes spy and sci-fi, PerfectDark is both a thoroughly engrossing one-player experience and ariotously fun multiplayer romp. Easily one of the best games of itsgenre on any video game console, this long-awaited follow-up toGoldenEye 007 is a must-have for Nintendo 64 owners--and a damngood reason to be one if you're not.

The futuristic Perfect Dark casts players as Joanna Dark, asecret agent who becomes embroiled in a sinister conspiracy involvingaliens and an evil corporation. Gameplay is broken down into missions,each with objectives that must be unerringly completed beforeprogressing to the next mission. This is not your typical kill-anything-that-movesgame: putting a bullet in the wrong person, not keeping theright one alive, or perforating a seemingly unimportant inanimate objectcan often result in mission failure.

While Perfect Dark's solo missions play out much like those inGoldenEye 007, the game's fantastic multiplayer options areanother matter entirely. Cooperative and counteroperative simultaneous-playmodes allow for another player to join in on a mission as,respectively, a teammate or the enemy. However, the real fun here is inthe highly customizable Combat Simulator, a one-to-four-playersimultaneous-play mode that features both free-for-alls and team-basedchallenges and can include up to eight Simulants, computer-controlledcombatants of varying behavior.

Although Simulants make for decent adversaries or teammates, you'll wantto grab a friend--and an Expansion Pak, as only 35 percent of the gameis available without one--to fully enjoy Perfect Dark. --JoeHon

Pros:

• One of the best first-person shooters on any video game console
• Outstanding multiplayer game with huge replay value
• Bevy of game options, cheats, and secret features
• Excellent training mode with challenges all of its own

• Graphics get ugly when playing with more than two players

Reviews (396)

Still Good
I have a rather large collection of N64 games, and still play them.This is one of those games that, even with the breadth of first person shooters available today, still stands out on it's own.Improving on the Golden Eye engine, you're given plenty of imaginative weapons to work with, from the Farsight gun that shoots through walls, to machine gun that allows you to cloak yourself, there's plenty of toys to go around.

The one player campaign is filled with replay value, especially with co-op and "counter-agent" options, allowing another player to either play a mission with or against you.Same format from Golden Eye exists here: easy, medium and hard difficulty levels with rewards for completing each.

The multiplayer does suffer a bit in terms of graphics, but the fact that you have so many options, from adding simulants, to changing the format of the game (team mode, death match, capture the flag, etc.), to customizing your level weapons, makes up for this.

Wisely, Rare placed some unlockable features from the Goldeneye games, including guns and multiplayer levels.Other secrets include hidden levels, cheats, etc.

In short, this has to be high on the "must" list for anyone who still plays N64 games.

For the sake of parents buying this for children, I will note there is some occasional cussing (guards sometimes yell "what the h***" when they see you), but this can be turned off on the options screen.Animated blood can also be turned off.By and large this is incredibly tame compared to what passes for "M" rated now, but it should be noted.

Golden eye is a peace of shit

Perfect dark toatly whoops golden eyes ass i mean the graphics are incredible the game its self is toatly awsome like combat simulator mode is way cool .. I highly recomand this game get it today at gamestop. Have fun

The best 64 killing game yet.


This game is so fun i play it everyday .I always do the combat simulator mode and shoot one of the simulants in its penis and and it falls to its knees and crys AWWWOOO YOU B**** and i bust out laughing this game is fun get it today at blockbuster or gamestop for 5.99.

Have fun.

Outstandingly perfect...Almost...
With a game made by the same developers as Goldeneye 007 for N64, it is nearly impossible to go wrong. Perfect Dark does not disappoint. In fact, I am going to go out on a limb and say that Perfect Dark is better than Goldeneye, here is why...

Graphics- 10/10 Goldeneye set the bar when it was released, and Perfect Dark surpasses it, beautifly. Although the graphics are very similar in nature, everything is much clearer and smooth looking. The guns look much more realistic, and the special effects are upgraded. It isn't a dramatic difference, but Goldeneye had graphics far ahead of its time to begin with, and this game still satisfies. In fact it does much more than satisfy.

Sound/Music- 10/10 The music, also, is quite similar to Goldeneye. It has the same unique sound to it, and every track suits the level. The music in Perfect Dark has much more of a techno-esque sound, though. The music in Goldeneye set the mood quite well, and so does Perfect Darks, except now it is much more noticeable and louder. The sound effects are great (especially the reaper), and the guns sound realistic. There are some voice-over moments that are laughable, but that's about it.


Controls- 10/10 The amazing control scheme that made Goldeneye so great has made a flawless return. You use the R button to aim and the control stick to move the cursor around, and it's easier since your screen doesn't always move with the cursor, a flaw that ruined every PS2 shooter for me. I absolutely despise the double control stick aiming scheme used in Halo and Killzone (The games weren't that wonderful to begin with, though, especially Halo, avoid that one at all costs). Anyway, no complaints here either. So far so perfect...

Stroyline/Gameplay- 8/10 If I were to complain about anything, this would have to be it, but only on a minor level. The gameplay is flawless and retains that Goldeneye feeling...but the story...well I wish I could say the same. While definitely not a bad storyline, it isn't at all memorable. Basically, it is the generic " Aliens are attacking and we must destroy their base" ruitine. During the first half of the game the storyline is well- executed, but the horror begins later on. Basically you meet up with a cute little alien named Elvis later on,and discover some interesting things. The first half are spy missions similar to Goldeneye, just more featuristic. But later on, it turns into a Halo-deal, something I wasn't looking forward to. Actually, when I played this game when it first came out, I hated the solo missions, but loved the multiplayer. After playing through the game again, I can say that the solo missions are indeed very fun, but I never found myself getting attached to them or wanting to finish the game on the Perfect Agent difficulty setting. Overall, the solo missions aren't the masterpiece that was Goldeneye, but given the fact that the gameplay is the same as Goldeneye's, it still manages to be fun.

Multiplayer- 100/10 The multiplayer is so good in this game that I decided to give it its own category. Unlike Goldeneye where you had to pick a weapon scheme, this game lets you custon design the weapons selection. Theres a whole array of Sims, too, and you can put up to 8 on at once. The nostalgia of this games multiplayer is just amazing and hard to fathom, very difficult. You can also choose from a whole plethora of Sim types, venge sim, turtle sim (They get a barrier for a long while, but they movem extremely slow, making for hilarious moments.) Difficulty settings for sims are Meat, Easy, Normal, hard, perfect, and dark. Dark sims basically can do maneuvers that humans cannot, kinda like robo-bots or something of that sort. Add 3 friends, yourself, and 8 Sims to the mix, including teams, colors, and a whole array or multiplayer schemes (king of the hill, license to kill etc) and you are setting yourself up for a indefinite blast. I can't even begin to explain how fun this is, you just have to experience it for yourself. I have played Killzone and other new-age shooters and can still say PD surpasses them to extraordinary lengths. Also, lest we forget the challenges. The challenges are extremely fun missions where you have to accomplish a certain deed, and if completed you unlock new stages, weapons, and sims for Multiplayer. You can also play the challenges with up to 3 other people, but the difficulty level goes sky high.

Multiplayer stages- 7/10 I wish Rare would have designed more Goldeneye-esque multiplayer stages. Most of the new stages are rather generic and not very innovative. There are a few great ones (sewers, ravine, and some others whose names I forget), but overall the stages have a rather dull and uninspired look. Don't fear, however, because the Goldeneye favorites are back. Facility (how called faculty or some other odd name) returns as basically a ported but slightly upgraded version of the goldeneye level. Another favorite, Complex is back, and the same can be said about Complex, basically a ported version. Temple also returns, although unfortunately I am not a fan of this multiplayer stage.

Overall- 10/10 Solo missions asside, Perfect Dark is arguably the best first person shooter ever made. The multiplayer is worth it alone, and for a petty 4 or 5 bucks, you cannot pass this game up.

one of the best, next to half life and goldeneye for #1
Wow what can you say about this game except amazing in every category. You know this year(2004-05) is was all about what fresh innovations could a next gen 1st person shooter pull off.
Physics, story-telling, immersiveness(Half-life 2) or would it be multiplayer, dual-wielding, and stat keeping cough Halo 2. What the continually growing community neglegted to remember was that Perfect Dark did all of this back in the day. Yes dual weilding, stat keeping, bots in multiplayer, an immersive enviroment and variety of missions. Movable objects in enviroment. Yes folks Perfect Dark changed the FPS shooting genre forever. So recently I rented Star Wars Rebpublic Commando, don't get me wrong, but i played the game for two days and decided to play something else instead, so i dusted of my N64 and put in an old favorite, perfect dark. It had been a while since playing it back in 2000, and boy did i wish i had not stop playing. NOt only is the multiplayer as addicting as halo 2 but there is just so much to do. No friends, no problem, start hacking away at the challenges which at times can be well, quite challenging. Well theres so much to say about a game which has features which are still used in games today. HUngry for a remake, good news, over at half life 2 dot net, the mod community has begun remaking Perfect Dark, you can actually check out some gun models like the "far sight" which im sure the reloading would look pretty sweet on the source engine. Anyways just had to come on amazon to see if people were still recognizing this game for all of its greatness. Sure the new games have the graphics, but whatever happened to stunning game-play. Long live Perfect Dark, now back to the multiplayer. C-ya.
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Amazon.com Review

They say the third time's a charm, but what if everything was done rightthe first and second time around? That's the hurdle Tony Hawk's Pro Skater3 faces, as previous entries in this series are regarded by most gamers asperfect. Difficult as it is to believe, Pro Skater 3 introduces enoughnew features and great skate parks to make it another must-buy.

The biggest addition is the revert, which when combined with the manualintroduced in the previous game, lets players string together some amazing vertand grind combos. Once again, every ledge you see in the game is grindable, andthe massive levels are packed with switches, hidden areas, and other secretsthat will take months to fully explore (and exploit).

Things are a little on the chunky side graphically, but that's to be expected.Regardless, the animation is smooth and the frame rate stays high despite theenormous and complex environments this game lets players explore. The eclecticsoundtrack--which features acts ranging from the Ramones to Del the FunkyHomosapien--is another highlight, but it's still the Zenlike feeling you getfrom chaining together combo after outrageous combo that keeps you coming backfor more. --T. Byrl Baker

Note: This text refers to thePlayStation version of thegame.

Pros:

• Smooth animations
• Revert adds vert combos to the game
• Enormous skate areas

• No option to create female players

Reviews (5)

OK
Alright I am a skater fan and everyting, and I own every tony hawk game on N64 PSX and PS2. Tony hawk 3 is a cool game, dont get me wrong, but it could have been better. The tricks and Graphics were improved, but the skate park stuff was mostly the same. I beat the game in 2 hours max.Its a cool game though, Like I said. But I believe its better on PS2

l8r dude

Very cool!
I own Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 & 2 for the N64, but nothing ever prepared me for such a great game as this one! It's awesome and I don't regret spending the money for it at all. The graphics are tapped up a notch (in my opinion anyway) and the all new Revert is outstanding for major combos! The revert was kind of confusing at first, but that's my only complaint so far. It still has a few of the funny glitches from THPS 2, but they don't really hurt the games overall score any for me. The levels are cool and large as well. Sadly, no living people or cars like in the other console versions of the game. And it should have a lot of replay value for all of those who have friends who like the game (or siblings)because the 2-Player modes are off the hook! I loved this game and it is one of the best for the N64. In my opinion, it gets 5 out of 5 stars easily.

WOW!
I can't believe anyone would pay 40 bucks for this game when you can get a superior version on the ps2 for 20 bucks.who are they kidding?

T. H. 3 ROX!
This is the best game of skateboarding ever! The levels, graphix, sound, and music are all awsome! You even get to skate in an airport, on a cruise ship (all over it) and in a facility! BUY IT NOW! This is one game you simply can't afford to miss!

none
WOW!!!! I thought TPS2 would be the last 64 game!!! well, anyway this is a great game, the Gamecube virsion, at least. it kept me busy for three months!!! I enjoyed this game. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Considering the success Rare's GoldenEye 007 has had onthe Nintendo 64, Electronic Arts designers had their work cut out forthem in making another 3-D shooter using the James Bond license. TheWorld Is Not Enough is a smashing success in terms of its graphicsand sound, as well as in how it weaves the movie's plot into thegameplay. Unfortunately, this Bond game has just enough flaws to keepit from achieving classic status.

If you've seen the movie on which this is based, the game's levels willall be familiar. There has been a kidnapping and it's up to you toscour the globe, rescue the victim, and untangle a twisty plot lacedwith betrayal. It wouldn't be a Bond game without myriad gadgets tohelp you along the way, so there's plenty of stuff to play with,including a multifunction laser/stun gun/grappling hook watch,safecracking equipment, and x-ray glasses. Weapons range from Bond'ssignature 9 mm automatic to shotguns, assault rifles, and everything inbetween.

The game takes full advantage of the N64 Expansion Pak to pumpup the graphics, and the game uses speech compression to give all thecharacters spoken dialogue. This makes the missions far more engagingthan they would otherwise be, but brain-dead enemies really spoil thefun. The average Bond movie henchmen don't exactly have Einstein- caliber IQs, but shooting wave after excruciating wave of soldiers whodo little more than blindly rush at you is just tedious. At least mostmissions throw innocent guards and bystanders into the mix so that evenif the enemy isn't thinking clearly, you still have to be on your toesto prevent civilian casualties. The World Is Not Enough is asolid game that should appeal to fans of the movie, but stick withGoldenEye 007 or Perfect Dark if you want to experience atruly good 3-D shooter on the N64. --T. Byrl Baker

Pros:

• Good graphics, and the clear speech is a nice touch
• Tough missions are filled with fun objectives
• The need to protect innocents adds a lot of tension to the game

• Don't even think about it if you don't have an Expansion Pak
• Games must be saved to a memory card
• Generic opponents don't provide much of a challenge

Reviews (137)

the world is not enough
The only good EA Bond game that I've played. It's nowhere near any of the classics, but it could at least hold its own against other games of the non-classic variety.

The singleplayer mode is good. Some levels are bothersome, but overall, it's fun. Good levels, nice guns, decent a.i. The movie's plot is told very well, from getting rid of Davidov to swimming through a sunken submarine to finish the baddies and save the world.

The multiplayer is great. It's not quite as option-packed as Perfect Dark, but it's good. My major complaint is the whole GOOD and EVIL thing. Each character is either GOOD or EVIL, and GOOD characters can't fight each other. It's annoying, but there are at least plenty of characters to choose from(and even more to unlock) that it hasn't bothered me more than a handful of times.

TWINE has some of my favorite multiplayer levels ever. A hedgemaze, two small bases connected by a skyrail(this level is done better than it's Nightfire counterpart), and one of the coolest, a blackbird jet and a cargo plane connected by a fueling line flying in the air. It's fun to go out on the wings and try not to get blown down by the wind, or to go on top of the cargo plane to snipe people off of the blackbird below.

The bots are generally pathetic, though. If you're accostumed to instinctively circle-strafing, the bots don't present much of a threat. I played an entire game without using weapons. I just got really close to the bot and circle-strafed while punching them, and they didn't even get a hit in.

But that's only like half of the bots. The other half are okay.

I was also upset to find that there's no way to setup the controller so that you can use the up and down c-buttons to look like in Goldeneye. Instead, they are for jump and for crouch. No way to move jump and crouch to up and down d-pad. I need my freelook more than I need jump and crouch in multiplayer. O well.

Overall, this game is actually really fun, but the few flaws really stand out and keep it from being classic.

BetterThan the first
this game is great except that some of the levels are very confusing.the multiplayer gives it 4 stars because you can play by yourself with 3 bots or 2 players with 2 bots or just 2 players there are many many characters to choose from.

Addictive game; frustrating at times.
I loved this game because once you start playing it you can't stop playing it, but most of the time it can be somewhat frustrating, especially the last level. If you loved Goldeneye, then you'll definitley love this game.

Bond is Back
In the sequel to GoldenEye for N64, 007 proves that nobody does it better. Again. As you turn on the console, you will note the first of its flaws. You must sit through about 10 seconds of credits to EA games and MGM interactive. The second thing is, unlike its predessesor, it doesn't have a gun barrel scene (not even in the first level cutscene) which could have turned out beautifully and instead goes right to the title screen. The options include: Start Game (14 total levels), Load/Save Game (yes, you will require a memory pak to save your progress, another flaw), Options, and Multiplayer (10 open levels, 4 locked ones).
Single Player:
General-You will the selection of three difficulty levels: Agent, Secret Agent, and 00 Agent. 00 and Secret Agent will not have as many bod armor vests and the enemies' bullets will hurt more. The cutscenes have spoken dialogue, a welcome improvement as well as appropriate body movements and gestures.
Gameplay-You will begin almost every mission with your Wolfram P2K, by pressing B+Z, you can silence it as well as change other weapons to secondary fire mode. Your hands will look realistic and not flat, like in the PSX version (though this version's backgrounds are not so detailed). You can watch Bond do the reloading instead of hiding the gun, reloading sounds, and it comes back into view. The guns are accurately articulated and the firing of the weapon will look convincing (even more so with the optional expansion pak). You can jump, crouch, strafe, even swim in particular levels in addition to running and shooting. No vehicles will be driven, though there is a first person skiing level which is designed much better than the one in the PSX TND game. Finally, Q-Branch has equipped you with top of the line gadgets one of them including the Tazer/Dart/Laser/Grapple watch, the pen grenade, covert modem, data scramblers, finger scanner, and more. Over 15 different weapons included.
Multiplayer:
In this game, you can play multiplayer alone with the new-to-Bond AI Bots. They are pretty stupid but even so can present a good challenge. There are different sets of weapons and game modes.
In conclusion, a worthy sequel to GoldenEye.

The World Is Not Enough by Electronic Arts
Missions are intriguing and absorbing. Needs better graphics of people however, but has definatly earned it's 5* ranking. 2 player mode is dissapointing, and more types of weapons are needed. Conversations and messsages are excellent. Follows plot most accuratly and has awesome movie clips. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Considering its humble beginnings on the Sega Genesis, the Maddenseries has come a long way (and even moreyardage has been covered by the PlayStation2's inaugural scrimmage). Even withexpectations high, Madden NFL 2001 for the Nintendo 64 is very, verygood. This game looks better than the original NFL Quarterback Club--anearly standard in football visuals--and plays like the previous year's versionof Madden on the PlayStation.

EA Sports has added some new playability features, such as collectable MaddenCards for fulfilling certain tasks in the game. The Madden Cards can be tradedwith friends, using the Nintendo 64 memory card, and can be used to unlocksecret game codes, players, stadiums, and legendary NFL teams. The new two-minutedrill feature allows up to 10 players to compete for the highest score.

But Madden NFL 2001does have some trouble in a couple of areas. The CPUhas a problem with clock management when it is behind with time running out;sometimes it will fail to call a time-out and let the clock expire at the halfor at the end of the game. Madden himself sounds a little run down in this gameas he only has a few phrases and he says them over and over and over. The crowdnoise and the cheers are not very well done and can get annoying.

Despite its few flaws, pound for pound this is the best NFL football title evermade for the Nintendo 64. --Todd Mowatt

Pros:

• Best football game yet made for the Nintendo 64
• Collectable Madden Cards can be used to unlock secret game codes, players,stadiums, and teams
• New 2-minute drill feature

• Clock-management bug sometimes lets time expire at the half
• Repetitive Madden phrases

Reviews (27)

Don't get this
You shouldn't get this because for 1, none of the trades are up to date. Also if you were to get this you wouldn't get all the cool features that John Madden 2002 like 2minute drill where you can be on defense. ALso th Madden cards are way better inth 2002 version because you can get cheerleader cards. Also in the 2002 versiof the levels of diffiulty like on All Madden mode is actually hard and if your good you won't absulutely blow out the other team.Another reason you Shouldn't get this is because if you got this you wouldn't be able to use the Houston Texans which only 2002 has.

very frustrating
I just couldn't enjoy this game.I would get filled with anger and have to turn it off.I don't know if all these people played this game for N64 but the only thing going for this game is the graphics.The AI isn't good, it just cheats.Their guys can run and catch through your guys.It is impossible to run, because it is nearly impossible to break tackles.Your man is never open because when you throw the ball the computer players get a sudden burst of speed and all of a sudden your guy is triple-teamed by the time the ball gets there.Penalties are usually in favor the computer.Madden 2002 is a much better game, but that isn't on N64.If I had to buy for 64, I would ethier get QB Club 2001 or Madden 2000.

Crazy Football fan
This game is REALLY fun! I have it and I created a season with the Bucconers and Made a NFL Record with the team, and W.Dunn. Awsome game if your getting it for you or something,I garentee that they will have fun with it.at first its kinda hard to control the pad;so,Have fun!!!

everything you need to know
I'm the kind of person that likes games that make you as the gm. When i'm the gm in games I only like them if they are challenging no special advantages for either side and I like sports games as realistic as possible. If you are like that or similar to that it's a great idea to read this article. If not there should a lot of things you will catch that'll help you make your descision in weather or not you will by this game.

The two minute drill is a fun game which you play. The object is to score as much points as you can in two minutes.(Play for personal goals) You get three time outs and you never play defense. When you play two minute drill the smartest thing to do is to throw deep passes close to out of bounds. After you play this for a while you will notice that you have goten better at the game and that the plays you do most often on two minute drill usually will be the you will do most often in real game because you have goten used to the plays. Sorry about not going into details to the non-likers of franchise fans.

Franchise mode is only allowed for 30 years and depending on how good of a gm you are it can take a short period of time or an hour an off-season and season. (Dont watch or coach games or else stats in the game are really messed up and the game starts to become less and less realistic)To begin the game you will have either a full 42 round draft with some players left out at the end or just get your favorite team with all the players it had that year. First year you do not handle contracts in the beginining and theres no pre-season but after you've played your first game you have total control over your franchise by controlling your budget in a wise way. Before each game it's has ratings it gives for each team saying which team has a better secondary defensive line or better qb and a lot more. Before you go to your schedule you will see screen you have the ability to go and they are stats which has coach team stats, individual stats, team standings, and team rankings. The one under that is leauge news which has all-madden team, and All-Rookie team, league transactions, injury reports, team schedules, pro bowl voting, yearly awards, and player awards. Another link is manage rosters which has Player management, roster breakdown, depth chart, trade, sign player, re-sign player, and release player. Then the record book link has individual, team, and coaching records. Settings has gameplay, penalty settings, sound options, and control configuration. Last one is franchise set-up which has coach set-up and team set-up.

Anyway off with the boring things and on with the exciting things. Which gets us going into talking about the play-offs. The way you get in the play-offs is the exact same way you into the play-offs in real football. During the play-offs the players will play their butts off until there are only two teams left. And when there's two teams left there is a super bowl. Simply making it to the play-offs has a huge effect on your resame with the same to every game you play in the regular season but if you could win a super bowl with your team you practically can get any job you want unless you go 0-16 the next season. When your hired as a coach(gm)you get to make all the descisions thankfully in this game there are no Jerry Jones, George Steinbrener buting in to your desicion.(But I dont think in any game Jones or Steinbrener buts in????????????)Anyways if you get fired the only options you have is to turn off your nintendo or hope you have a good enough resame to impress some president.(Not of a country!)By the way make sure you dont blow off your money because if you do you'll be put in such a bad situation that if one person gets injured you'll have to blow off your job.Uh-oh I got to go sorry.

everything you need to know
I'm the kind of person that likes games that make you as the gm. When i'm the gm in games I only like them if they are challenging no special advantages for either side and I like sports games as realistic as possible. If you are like that or similar to that it's a great idea to read this article. If not there should a lot of things you will catch that'll help you make your descision in weather or not you will by this game.

The two minute drill is a fun game which you play. The object is to score as much points as you can in two minutes.(Play for personal goals) You get three time outs and you never play defense. When you play two minute drill the smartest thing to do is to throw deep passes close to out of bounds. After you play this for a while you will notice that you have goten better at the game and that the plays you do most often on two minute drill usually will be the you will do most often in real game because you have goten used to the plays. Sorry about not going into details to the non-likers of franchise fans.

Franchise mode is only allowed for 30 years and depending on how good of a gm you are it can take a short period of time or an hour an off-season and season. (Dont watch or coach games or else stats in the game are really messed up and the game starts to become less and less realistic)To begin the game you will have either a full 42 round draft with some players left out at the end or just get your favorite team with all the players it had that year. First year you do not handle contracts in the beginining and theres no pre-season but after you've played your first game you have total control over your franchise by controlling your budget in a wise way. Before each game it's has ratings it gives for each team saying which team has a better secondary defensive line or better qb and a lot more. Before you go to your schedule you will see screen you have the ability to go and they are stats which has coach team stats, individual stats, team standings, and team rankings. The one under that is leauge news which has all-madden team, and All-Rookie team, league transactions, injury reports, team schedules, pro bowl voting, yearly awards, and player awards. Another link is manage rosters which has Player management, roster breakdown, depth chart, trade, sign player, re-sign player, and release player. Then the record book link has individual, team, and coaching records. Settings has gameplay, penalty settings, sound options, and control configuration. Last one is franchise set-up which has coach set-up and team set-up.

Anyway off with the boring things and on with the exciting things. Which gets us going into talking about the play-offs. The way you get in the play-offs is the exact same way you into the play-offs in real football. During the play-offs the players will play their butts off until there are only two teams left. And when there's two teams left there is a super bowl. Simply making it to the play-offs has a huge effect on your resame with the same to every game you play in the regular season but if you could win a super bowl with your team you practically can get any job you want unless you go 0-16 the next season. When your hired as a coach(gm)you get to make all the descisions thankfully in this game there are no Jerry Jones, George Steinbrener buting in to your desicion.(But I dont think in any game Jones or Steinbrener buts in????????????)Anyways if you get fired the only options you have is to turn off your nintendo or hope you have a good enough resame to impress some president.(Not of a country!)By the way make sure you dont blow off your money because if you do you'll be put in such a bad situation that if one person gets injured you'll have to blow off your job.Uh-oh I got to go sorry. ... ... Read more