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Walkthrough for: Madden NFL 2004
Game: Madden NFL 2004	Format: PlayStation 2	Ratings Average
Posted by: Ghost Killer
NFL may not be so popular over here in the UK, however this doesn�t mean the latest Madden game isn�t a right corker. Anyway for those of you having trouble on the game I have the ultimate guide to get you started. (I am assuming you know the rules to the sport) Enjoy! The Teams --------- Picking the right team is essential if you want to be victorious. Obviously if you support a certain team then you�ll pick them, however for those of you who haven�t a clue who these teams are here�s a quick over view of all of them. I have shown what the game considers their offence and defence and also what league their in as well as my overall view of the team. (The overall view is based on how well they played when I used them. Not by what the game tells you.) Bears (NFC North) Offence 81 Defence 84 Overall * Bengals (AFC North) Offence 83 Defence 79 Overall: * Bills (AFC East) Offence 86 Defence 84 Overall: * Broncos (AFC West) Offence 86 Defence 82 Overall: * Browns (AFC North) Offence 81 Defence 79 Overall: Buccaneers (NFC South) Offence 84 Defence 91 Overall: ** Cardinals (NFC West) Offence 77 Defence 77 Overall: * Chargers (AFC West) Offence 83 Defence 84 Overall: * Chiefs (AFC West) Offence 88 Defence 79 Overall: Colts (AFC South) Offence 87 Defence 78 Overall: * Cowboys (NFC East) Offence 78 Defence 85 Overall: Dolphins (AFC East) Offence 85 Defence 91 Overall: Eagles (NFC East) Offence 87 Defence 86 Overall: Falcons (NFC South) Offence 86 Defence 83 Overall: * 49ers (NFC West) Offence 88 Defence 85 Overall: * Giants (NFC East) Offence 85 Defence 84 Overall: Jaguars (AFC South) Offence 83 Defence 82 Overall: Jets (AFC East) Offence 86 Defence 82 Overall: Lions (NFC North) Offence 80 Defence 80 Overall: Packers (NFC North) Offence 89 Defence 84 Overall: * Panthers (NFC South) Offence 80 Defence 84 Overall: Patriots (AFC East) Offence 85 Defence 87 Overall: ** Raiders (AFC West) Offence 90 Defence 84 Overall: * Rams (NFC West) Offence 91 Defence 81 Overall: Ravens (AFC North) Offence 80 Defence 84 Overall: Redskins (NFC East) Offence 81 Defence 84 Overall: * Saints (NFC South) Offence 88 Defence 78 Overall: * Seahawks (NFC West) Offence 85 Defence 84 Overall: * Steelers (AFC North) Offence 86 Defence 85 Overall: Texans (AFC South) Offence 81 Defence 80 Overall: Titans (AFC South) Offence 86 Defence 83 Overall: * Vikings (NFC North) Offence 85 Defence 79 Overall: So what are the best teams? Well that depends. If you are more of an attacking player then go for someone like the Rams or the Raiders. However the fact that they are great in offence means their defence lacks a little. If you�re more defensive then try the Dolphins or the Buccaneers. Likewise their offence won�t be to hot either. And if you feel that you need a mix of the two then try the Eagles or 49ers. These two types of teams will have a good set of skills in both areas. Offence ------- When playing a game it�s often hard to decide when to use what play especially when playing against the computer as they can be especially tough. But here is a little run down of the types of offensive play: Singleback is a formation that involves one back player. This is a good starting play and should be considered on first downs as they should gain you a fair few yards. Best used for running but also ideal for throwing. I Form usually involve a throw to the receivers on the left or right. They are handy, especially if you know the defence doesn�t have that area of the field covered. Strong I is basically where you have two running back and is usually used for passing plays. These involve your stronger players. Weak I formation is basically the opposite. Far are best used in situations where you find yourself 20 or 30 yards away from the next set of downs. Throwing is usually your best bet with this type of play and usually result in 20 odd yards being gained. However watch out for defenders as they can easily intercept these. Near is the opposite and best used when close to the next set of downs. Shotgun is great for reading the oppositions defence as your quarterback is further back from the snap than usual meaning you have more reaction times. Goal line are usually runs which are best used when near the touchdown zone. And specials like punting, kneels and field goals are also important. Kneels for example are needed when you want to run down the clock and field goals for scoring points when in the opponents 30 yard area. Defence ------- Defence is a lot harder in Madden than offence. I still haven�t quite mastered it yet, however here�s what I think are the best types of defensive maneuvers and when to use them. Dime package are for running plays usually and will see your defence watching the runners waiting to receive the ball. Nickel is the opposite to this and is best used for running attacks. Quarter is a mix of the two and is useful for running and throwing plays, while 4-3 packages are your basic defensive play that should cover most attacks. Goal lines are vital when faced with the attack only 10 yards away from your touchdown zone. These are tight defensive plays that should close all gaps and watch most runs. However these do leave you a little exposed to throws. Actually Playing The Game ------------------------- When playing there are a few neat little tricks that can be used to your advantage. Pumping, turning, sidestepping, stripping of the ball etc� But when do you use them? Offensive Skills Pumping is basically pretending to throw the ball as the quarterback. This confuses the opposition, especially human players, but computers aren�t as easily fooled by this. When with the ball, turning and side stepping are great for gaining yards. Turning is basically what it says on the tin and is great for dodging a lone person. You can run one way then turn and run another the next without losing too much speed. Sidestepping is also a neat little trick that is great when playing human opponents. It is simple and doesn�t cause you to lose speed, however is not that evasive as a maneuver. Field goals are always great ways to gain some extra points on the scoreboard when faced with a forth down. Basically the best area to go for a field goal is at the 40 yard area or less. Never ever go for one beyond that as it�ll usually miss. Defending Skills Stripping of the ball is difficult yet great if it works. At the press of the Z button you can make an attempt at trying to take the ball from the opponent�s hands causing a fumble. His can lead to making a run but is never always successful. Off The Ball Skills When attacking, holding men back so your running man has a clear run is important. Press Z to charge hard into them and R and L to try and gain some leverage over them. X can also be used to spin around them. Use the C stick to control other players besides the runner or passer so they can find space and prepare for the ball being throw to them. The best idea is to read the defence and find what area to run to. The main areas are middle and the sides. My Gameplan ----------- Okay so you�ve sorted the team and the offence and defence, so what about the plays? Here is my best way of handling the offence: 1st Down � Throwing is best to start off with because if it fails then there�s no pressure at all. Try a throw that is nearby where there�s space too so the player can attempt to make it to the next set of downs. 2nd Down � Run if the throw fails or succeeds as you need to try and gain a few yards to at least stand a chance of making the next set of downs. Try going around the defence. 3rd Down � Run if both the above succeed yet leave you with a few yards left to go. However if they�ve failed, go for a deep throw. Try to get over the line with the throw so you can get a new set of downs. 4th Down � Punt or field goal always. The only exception may be when you are inches away from the next set of downs. In this case, go for a play that sees you running straight down the middle like a quarterback sneak. Don�t go for a fake punt as these will be spotted and you tackled. So there you go. Hope this has helped you with any problems you�ve had with this game and as always thanks for reading.
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