All I can say is to all the Madden Elitist football game snobs, this game is awesome. It is fast-paced, hard hitting and I think realistic. You no longer have 8 hoiurs to think after you snap the ball and on defense you actually have a chance. While I will admit the controller takes some getting used to, it does work. The graphics are definitely top notch beating out Madden 2002, as well as the sound effects, provided you play with a stereo connected. Even the big players seem to make big plays in this game which is always good. I reccomend not discounting this game because of the fear of the unkown. I realize that many non-madden football games suck, but I put this one on the caliber of the seag sports games. This game is worth the money.