Ryan moody...just look at how the QB has to set their feet just to make a throw...look at the leg kick up for the power deep throw...just little details that madden can't get right..
Wow. Even though the crowd is low resolution you can see clear individual animations. I haven’t bought a madden game since 2009. I just saw that ea is still going to be the exclusive nfl game now until 2026. It’s because idiots just keep buying the same game year after year. You have to make a statement and refuse to buy a madden game until they change. Stop rewarding with garbage.
The old Madden developers also loved football, and that showed just as clearly. As great as 2K5 was, there were many things that Madden 05 did better. That actually makes it worse, because I remember how great EA could be back when they actually cared.
@@gamernorcal If I rememebr correctly, you could challenge pretty much any play too, regardless of if it made sense for you to do so or not. And you could watch the replay right away.
I fucking hate that they do that. It breaks total immersion just like when they say "hey it's a video game pile on the points" or such things. It's really fucking angering to hear them to say that just because I score 50 in a game so they break immersion.
@Todd Packer No. They should instead focus on mentioning when the points record is actually broken. They never even mention season or career accomplishments. The game is half baked.
Your point is spot on! Graphics then... Zero! Actually the fluidity of players is better in 2k5. Nothing will change until the NFL calls EA and leaves them a threatening message.
Sorry, but those older Maddens around that generation of 2k5 were fun to play, controls felt crisp and solid. Scouting was fun because you did it by running your potential draftee through mini drills so you could get a feel for how he'd actually play on the field. What it didn't have was the glitzy and yes, good presentation of the Chris Berman half time highlights, etc. I thought drafting was a joke. Every player ran like they had a run in with Vlad the Impaler and he left something behind when the meeting was over. When players in 2k5 raise their arms up to cheer they all have double jointed elbows and they bend backwards a considerable amount. I thought franchise was okay, but I really hated how they handled the draft. I felt like I could never get the quality information I needed on any player to make an informed decision. I would have a guy with great combine numbers, great scouting report, I would draft him and he'd be like a 55 or 60 OVR. And this happened almost all the time. In this generation Madden's create a- feature was way more robust than 2k5's. In Madden you had many more options for names, could actually choose your own colors, and make your own stadium, place it anywhere you wanted and call it whatever you want. Not so on 2k5. Every logo had a color scheme attached to it that you couldn't edit, the stadiums were pre made and already had logos and naming on the field you couldn't change...so basically unless you wanted it to look real stupid, you would call your team the given name for the stadium.
Imagine. There's an entire generation growing up right now thinking that today's Madden games are good because they didn't experience ESPN NFL 2K5 or any of the Madden and NCAA games of the 2000's. It's enough to make you cry.
@@nonada1191 I agree all the way if they had a dynasty or what a top NFL 2K5 they don't even need no license and I don't mind not having licensing up the NFL teams who just a simple fact of it wasn't a high play value after so many games you being put it down unless you have somebody to play with NFL 2K5 because of addition of dynasty mode plan the celebrities trying to unlock everything in the crib it would just the greatest the only thing I will say that all pro football 2K has over 2K5 is improved gameplay mechanics
2k5 is overrated I don't get why so many people love it the ai sucked it has the best presentation but that's it 2k4 is better gameplay wise and has better a.i.
@TTCompanion 17 reasons way I think it's overrated cuz cpu qbs play retarded blocking is bad and I noticed sometimes wr don't run routes good that's all better in 2k4. Theirs things I like better in 2k5 but gameplay matters more to me they didn't program the a.i very good in 2k5.
Madden's Exclusivity Contract with the NFL is up in 2023, I'm hoping 2k puts their hat back in the NFL sim ring and makes a great NFL game that we've been waiting for about a decade for
This is the game that will always haunt EA forever. This why EA locked up the the NFL License because they are scared 2K Sports creating a far better game than EA.
I had both Madden 05 and 2k5. The only thing Madden has over 2k5 was hit stick, but the tackling animations for 2K5 were better in general, and getting a good hard hit in 2K5 felt earned and more satisfying
It might haunt them if they cared about anything other than money. They probably think it's hilarious that they can continue to release unfinished garbage. It's evident they truly don't care.
It’s funny because as a kid, nobody really played Madden all that much. Everyone had NFL 2K. I was so confused when Madden all of a sudden became the big dog and it still doesn’t make sense.
In madden, the commentary has multiple lines for when you skip the halftime. EA put more effort into creating those lines over creating a quality half time report
Yes, and during the 2025 Superbowl, they still tell me that Clyde Edwards-Helaire was the "last pick of the first round in April." And at the END OF EVERY GAME where I'm winning, Charles Davis lets me know that teams actually practice the late game situations where the defense is going to have extra men in the box.
@@XX-lt6ky does he mean that as that you're trying to run to run out the clock and they're putting those men close to the line of scrimmage to stop you from running?
Idk about that man. You get 10 years down the line the same lines play. The depth in Madden 06 with the radio show each week was more up to date then anything madden has done in the last decade
The play by wentz at 5:20 is beautiful. Scrambles, flips his shoulders to throw an accurate pass then the wr goes and gets it with no cheesy db animation
Its clear that the dev team of 2k5 didnt just know and understand NFL football, they were passionate about it. Thats why they got so many of the little details spot on
We all know that they didn’t have internet like they do now. That being said micro transactions wasn’t a thing they had to focus on. So that being said they had to really put effort to make money like a true hustler. So they had to make a true game. So they knew that they had to put out a complete game. That wasn’t fill with bugs and micro transactions. There was no patches or updates. What you had is what you paid for. And that was a good game
This is why I miss that era of video games. The internet in my opinion has hurt the gaming industry. No online meant no buggy games to be patches later and no microtransactions.
I miss the era of games before microtransactions. Developers released finished or mostly finished games that had little to no glitches with a one-time payment. Now all games are partially complete with tons of glitches that need patch after patch. And of course, the rest of the game is stored in DLC packs, some not even available until later on in the future.
Good point, I guess they know where the money is, MUT, and they can just crap out the same game otherwise with a new UI and rotating features in and out year to year
@@Scoots_McGee I blame all the twitch streamers.. They hype all their followers into buying packs.. to show off their teams and send them money like simps
r1d166y the day that EA acquired the exclusive rights contract agreement with the NFL was the day that NFL football video games died. I actually kinda resent the NFL for even agreeing to sell the rights to EA. Now all we get is a 🚮 “simulation” NFL football game annually & since they don’t have to worry about competition they have just gone into cruise control knowing that it’s Madden or nothing
@Baconstrip78 very true. But for the life of me. Why would you get exclusive rights to continuously make less than mediocre games? I guess cause there's no other nfl games they can afford to be as crappy as they want
Just the feeling alone while playing 2k5 is better than Madden, something with the speed to gameplay itself. Also I would always watch the halftime shows, because they weren't boring and repeated everytime
I can’t be the only one who never skipped the Chris Berman’s halftime show when playing 2K5. I love the immersion that 2K5 had, it’s sad that it’s most likely that we will never get that kind of immersion ever again
The guys who developed for 2K were Football/Sports fans. I remember reading an article and I don't know if it was in a GameInformer or another magazine; But it was about All Pro Football and the lead developer said one of his guys if it was up to him would create a game so realistic it would almost be unplayable. Those guys loved their craft. Meanwhile I remember reading an article about Madden and the interviewer asked the lead developer who his favorite team was...Dude said "well I don't really watch sports much, only when it's the Superbowl or championship game in other sports". And there you have it.
I remember playing 2k5 for the first time after years of Madden and just how real it felt. The pocket forming around the QB, the routes and throws felt real were just things that I never experienced in Madden.
2k actually taught me stuff about football. I didn’t know 3 and 5 step drops, moving up in the pocket, etc. Madden was just ‘can u throw through some rings?’
I just finish up 3 games on my PS2. Damn I still get stopped. From create player / teams to just crib, training of team(🤷🏾♂️ still wish could maximize) , feel personal connection.
The more I watch/play old Maddens, NFL 2K & NFL Fever on Xbox I just SMFH at what Madden is on the new console generation. Damn shame how bad football games are after the Glory Days of competition.
Damn look at the way Carson sets his feet and loads up on that throw rolling left. In Madden 21 Lamar Jackson just zips firing lasers on the money without any adjustment.
In 2k5 when players get hurt you can hear them crying/ in pain lol and the trainers come out and talk and you can hear them say things. The crowd looks more alive, such more more immersion and with PS2 graphics. I would argue 2k5 is the best example of simulation football we were ever presented. One day when we finally get a good simulation football game again, 2k5 will be the standard bearer on which it is judged.
NFL2K5 was that game I played from 7 pm to 1am and woke up at 5 am to play to 6 am before going to work. I know you're fighting for us Ryan. VERY Much appreciate. Can't wait for the 2k NFL game next year.
You hit the nail on the head with the halftime show. I've recently gone back to playing NBA 2K12 and I'll actually sit through the halftime shows in nearly every MyCareer game I play because they ACTUALLY matter. There's commentary with actual highlights, lowlights, top performers, box score stats for both teams and tell you which games are coming up next on the national schedule. As opposed to 2K games now that just show your player's stats and your badge progress on a static screen void of any entertainment value.
And So do I and many others! I'm King on this game.i remember playing the pS2 version and smashing people online and pissing them off.. they'd quit on me😂😂and plus we got a two on two at times with my buddy online.i was the offense play caller and he was the defensive play caller...man I was I could play people on this comment section online...I'ma a beast!!
Been playing a couple months niw and im loving the frachise mode. Weekly reports, accurate challenges(in my opinion), and much more. 2k5 was going places for sure.
Wish they can do a nfl 2k5 remastered heck they can even leave it with the roster it came out with in 2004 . It will just feel like a game of Mut without having to open packs ! Heck even have the servers open to play online . That would be EPIC!!
I just bought a ps2 last month just to be able to buy this, madden 06,07 and ncaa 06,07 because the gameplay is just so much more better than current gen maddens
never seen your channel before but got recommended. I liked your input and looking forward to more content! I was doing my dishes looking for something to watch and the whole time I’m like 🤔 yeah. I like this.
I remember playing this game nonstop as a kid, he is right, very immersive game. I actually liked when my player went to go talk on phone after making a big play. 🙌🏿
Really wanna get my hands on this game again I remember having soo much fun playing this title and some people are not honest they know they would love to see real halftime shows or just around the league and what not great video keep them coming
The answer is HELL YES!!!!! It’s stunning how this game plays better than a current game. EA should be embarrassed to collect their paychecks at the end of the week.
Get us over 1k likes and I'll drop another long form video on Friday.
Jimmie Johnson 48 Champion well its 36 minutes in and only 300 likes. Your bet doesn’t seem to be playing out
Ryan moody...just look at how the QB has to set their feet just to make a throw...look at the leg kick up for the power deep throw...just little details that madden can't get right..
Wow. Even though the crowd is low resolution you can see clear individual animations. I haven’t bought a madden game since 2009. I just saw that ea is still going to be the exclusive nfl game now until 2026. It’s because idiots just keep buying the same game year after year. You have to make a statement and refuse to buy a madden game until they change. Stop rewarding with garbage.
Kevinb1821 well 2k can make an arcade games with real NFL players that should come at next year or in 2022. Small wins.
How can 2K5 be better when Madden put them out of business ? 2K couldn’t compete so they closed up shop.
The 2k dev team actually loved football and it showed in there games period actual true football fans respect the game enough to do it right
👍had to give you two thumbs up on that one.
The old Madden developers also loved football, and that showed just as clearly. As great as 2K5 was, there were many things that Madden 05 did better. That actually makes it worse, because I remember how great EA could be back when they actually cared.
2k is also absolute shit with nba 2k
Both companies are insanely bad and should have legal action cast upon them
*their
Madden 92 on Sega Genesis showed highlights from other games during the halftime show. Madden 21 doesn't. Let that sink in for a second.
That was before I was born lol You have to be kidding me, talk about a fall from glory
Damn 😂
lmao
Whats good bruh? Fight Night videos are fire fam, way to keep it going.
"Oh no, theres a man down" (ambulance rolls on the field) classic
The fact that the JUMBO TRON shows the gameplay in 2004 and madden can't even do that is another shame!!!
That's right! They don't even show the replay on the Jumbotron in the Madden series of games. They at least do that in the EA NHL series!
Does the JT still show whatever's showing on your actual screen?
@@doylerudolph7965 no
@@doylerudolph7965 nope in most modes I've noticed it just says ultimate team even when I'm not playing ultimate team lol
In madden 25 if you look at the Jumbotron you can see if the play you are doing
Bet u didn’t know 2k5 had off setting penalties. When that happened that’s what solidified the game as the goat to me
challenges actually worked correctly in 2k5 too
Madden still can’t get intentional grounding right. Shit is sad
@@jamaljones566 madden still doesn't have a coin toss to start the game.
@@gamernorcal If I rememebr correctly, you could challenge pretty much any play too, regardless of if it made sense for you to do so or not. And you could watch the replay right away.
You could actually choose what you’re challenging
Anyone notice how the madden commentators get offended when you skip their half time show 😂
Yup lol. "Due to time constraints..." 🤣
I guess you're in a rush to get back to the game lmao well yeaaaa
I fucking hate that they do that. It breaks total immersion just like when they say "hey it's a video game pile on the points" or such things. It's really fucking angering to hear them to say that just because I score 50 in a game so they break immersion.
@Todd Packer No. They should instead focus on mentioning when the points record is actually broken. They never even mention season or career accomplishments. The game is half baked.
Anybody that played madden would know....
Madden: Graphics
2k: Everything else
Your point is spot on! Graphics then... Zero! Actually the fluidity of players is better in 2k5. Nothing will change until the NFL calls EA and leaves them a threatening message.
Sorry, but those older Maddens around that generation of 2k5 were fun to play, controls felt crisp and solid. Scouting was fun because you did it by running your potential draftee through mini drills so you could get a feel for how he'd actually play on the field.
What it didn't have was the glitzy and yes, good presentation of the Chris Berman half time highlights, etc. I thought drafting was a joke. Every player ran like they had a run in with Vlad the Impaler and he left something behind when the meeting was over. When players in 2k5 raise their arms up to cheer they all have double jointed elbows and they bend backwards a considerable amount. I thought franchise was okay, but I really hated how they handled the draft. I felt like I could never get the quality information I needed on any player to make an informed decision. I would have a guy with great combine numbers, great scouting report, I would draft him and he'd be like a 55 or 60 OVR. And this happened almost all the time.
In this generation Madden's create a- feature was way more robust than 2k5's. In Madden you had many more options for names, could actually choose your own colors, and make your own stadium, place it anywhere you wanted and call it whatever you want. Not so on 2k5. Every logo had a color scheme attached to it that you couldn't edit, the stadiums were pre made and already had logos and naming on the field you couldn't change...so basically unless you wanted it to look real stupid, you would call your team the given name for the stadium.
they mic players during the gm, why don't they just put motion capture on each player throughout the gm?
mods: i can fix that
2K graphics were just as good or better than Madden's. Don't compare to today's games.. this was 16 years ago.
The cheer leaders had them jiggle physics...
Giggle?
He meant jiggle.
@@ccrispyccannoli6086 I like the first one more lol
@@EagleZtoTheGrave She do be gigglin doe
@@ccrispyccannoli6086 nah I meant giggle.
The authenticity of the presentation from the cheerleaders, sidelines, pregame and half time show are unmatched.
Imagine this with good graphics
Honestly though, for 2004 these hold up pretty damn well, especially on Xbox
Modern Graphics *
@@praetorian9823 This game is so good, own it for xbox & ps2 lol
@@EagleZtoTheGrave you can play this on 360
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Imagine. There's an entire generation growing up right now thinking that today's Madden games are good because they didn't experience ESPN NFL 2K5 or any of the Madden and NCAA games of the 2000's. It's enough to make you cry.
Then they turn around and hate on 2k5. Its sad and infuriating
@@Dud512 LoOk HoW bAd ThE gRaPhIcS aRE
But not this man. Get back in there tear!
They won't know better.
@@mattybonez9266 that is exactly how my friends' kid is. Man oh man
NFL 2k5 is the best football game of all time
APF2K8 is a close, close 2nd. If only they had added a dynasty mode....
@@nonada1191 I agree all the way if they had a dynasty or what a top NFL 2K5 they don't even need no license and I don't mind not having licensing up the NFL teams who just a simple fact of it wasn't a high play value after so many games you being put it down unless you have somebody to play with NFL 2K5 because of addition of dynasty mode plan the celebrities trying to unlock everything in the crib it would just the greatest the only thing I will say that all pro football 2K has over 2K5 is improved gameplay mechanics
2k5 is overrated I don't get why so many people love it the ai sucked it has the best presentation but that's it 2k4 is better gameplay wise and has better a.i.
@TTCompanion 17 reasons way I think it's overrated cuz cpu qbs play retarded blocking is bad and I noticed sometimes wr don't run routes good that's all better in 2k4. Theirs things I like better in 2k5 but gameplay matters more to me they didn't program the a.i very good in 2k5.
Presentation wise. Gameplay goes to Madden 05 with the Tony Bruno show.
A remaster with just updating the graphics would be awesome
Why not? They can do it. They have the technology.
@@escrapplem9454 I think they would have to have the blessing of the NFL because it's a sim.
They can’t because of licensing issues
Can't someone do it? Madden graphics over 2k gameplay. I know sounds ignorant but i see some amazing shit these days
Madden's Exclusivity Contract with the NFL is up in 2023, I'm hoping 2k puts their hat back in the NFL sim ring and makes a great NFL game that we've been waiting for about a decade for
Short answer: yes, yes it is.
Undisputed
I agree but I’m still gonna watch the video
Wrong madden 21 is better
Mobile Gamer ur joking 🙃 right
Zackary he’s a child, be nice
This is the game that will always haunt EA forever. This why EA locked up the the NFL License because they are scared 2K Sports creating a far better game than EA.
I had both Madden 05 and 2k5.
The only thing Madden has over 2k5 was hit stick, but the tackling animations for 2K5 were better in general, and getting a good hard hit in 2K5 felt earned and more satisfying
@@Scoots_McGee and in reality, hit stick is fun, but not realistic
It might haunt them if they cared about anything other than money. They probably think it's hilarious that they can continue to release unfinished garbage. It's evident they truly don't care.
It’s funny because as a kid, nobody really played Madden all that much. Everyone had NFL 2K. I was so confused when Madden all of a sudden became the big dog and it still doesn’t make sense.
In madden, the commentary has multiple lines for when you skip the halftime. EA put more effort into creating those lines over creating a quality half time report
Yes, and during the 2025 Superbowl, they still tell me that Clyde Edwards-Helaire was the "last pick of the first round in April." And at the END OF EVERY GAME where I'm winning, Charles Davis lets me know that teams actually practice the late game situations where the defense is going to have extra men in the box.
@@XX-lt6ky does he mean that as that you're trying to run to run out the clock and they're putting those men close to the line of scrimmage to stop you from running?
@@quentincampbell612 yes. And they have ONE voice line to convey that point. ONE.
Even when u blow a team out and go for 2pt conversion every time
Idk about that man. You get 10 years down the line the same lines play. The depth in Madden 06 with the radio show each week was more up to date then anything madden has done in the last decade
Imagine a 2k nfl game on PS5 🤦🏽♂️. Thanks nfl, for awarding a monopoly of trash
#NFLdropEA
That would have been dope!
Monopolies are illegal in the U.S. Let that sink in for a minute.
@@IanSCastro technically they arnt illegal but the Sherman anti trust act prevents them from using their power for advantages.
Its all rigged for money and false idol worship, so I'm not suprise they have a partnership with greedy bastards that don't care about quality control
I remember taking the bus with my dad and getting this game at Walmart on a Saturday and then having to wait to get home to play it.
The play by wentz at 5:20 is beautiful. Scrambles, flips his shoulders to throw an accurate pass then the wr goes and gets it with no cheesy db animation
Wentz wasn’t in the NFL at the time lol
@@jamescrespo8542 it’s updated rosters silly
That td to Pryor Sr. would've been a sack or pick in madden because of the animation smh
Or a drop depending on the patch.
Wouldve been two man animation where they slow down to find the animation and the db knocks the ball out 😆
Or a holding penalty
Fr unless you hold triangle to run in and jump like idiots if the CB doesn’t faze threw your body for pick.
U literally have to be wide open in madden to make a catch ..if the DB is close at all automatic drop
I had so much fun playing Steve o , Carmen Elektra etc collecting crib items, first person football
Steve Mitre the crib was awesome
My favorite one was the dude that sounded pissed off the entire tjme
The crib! I miss that so much. I remember wanted to add to my crib all the time
One of the best video's you have made in a long time. Everything said was on point.
Thanks Kris!
🚫🤡
NCAA 14 has goal line awareness, with the right stick even. Not something they sold either
Ncaa was always better than madden. Even back in the day.
@@Solodolo84 absolutely right! I didn't buy madden until they stop making college
i am still playing ncaa 14 today
@@theverburger oh dang man, your lucky. We traded in NCAA 14 and our old Xbox 360 when we got a ps4 and I regret it.
@@gooregonducks4088 buy a used copy and system. would run you less than $60 if you're thrifty
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Damn we had it good back in the day. I just can't comprehend how the blue print can be out there for 15 years and just ignore it .
Copyrights, 2k owns the blue print.
Its clear that the dev team of 2k5 didnt just know and understand NFL football, they were passionate about it. Thats why they got so many of the little details spot on
I remember when I first showed my buddies this game back in the day. They took Madden 2005 back to the store and picked up this game!!
Just felt like I had more control with player movement in that game
True. It’s hard to control players in madden
You actually did.
RyanMoody21 madden 21 is better because it has better graphics and content
@@Johnnyfason 2k better they dont copy and paste
Yung Bob what content
Destroyed by a 15 years old game, downright pathetic!!! 🤧🤮
16
It’s beyond embarrassing
We all know that they didn’t have internet like they do now. That being said micro transactions wasn’t a thing they had to focus on. So that being said they had to really put effort to make money like a true hustler. So they had to make a true game. So they knew that they had to put out a complete game. That wasn’t fill with bugs and micro transactions. There was no patches or updates. What you had is what you paid for. And that was a good game
This is why I miss that era of video games. The internet in my opinion has hurt the gaming industry. No online meant no buggy games to be patches later and no microtransactions.
I miss the era of games before microtransactions. Developers released finished or mostly finished games that had little to no glitches with a one-time payment. Now all games are partially complete with tons of glitches that need patch after patch. And of course, the rest of the game is stored in DLC packs, some not even available until later on in the future.
Good point, I guess they know where the money is, MUT, and they can just crap out the same game otherwise with a new UI and rotating features in and out year to year
And at $19.99 at that
@@Scoots_McGee
I blame all the
twitch streamers..
They hype all their followers into buying packs.. to show off their teams and send them money like simps
NFL 2k is the standard and EA is still in denial that it is.
Nah they knew it was that’s why they brought the license to the nfl they knew they were finished
r1d166y the day that EA acquired the exclusive rights contract agreement with the NFL was the day that NFL football video games died. I actually kinda resent the NFL for even agreeing to sell the rights to EA. Now all we get is a 🚮 “simulation” NFL football game annually & since they don’t have to worry about competition they have just gone into cruise control knowing that it’s Madden or nothing
@@r1d166y y'all said it before i could...lol
@Baconstrip78 very true. But for the life of me. Why would you get exclusive rights to continuously make less than mediocre games? I guess cause there's no other nfl games they can afford to be as crappy as they want
Hey I'm going to tell you that I always watch the halftime shows. When I was playing franchise mode that's all I did was watch the halftime shows.
And highlights through the league for the week. You could see who was on fire in the highlights vs stats only... it was great
Ohhh and the draft previews were awesome. Plus you could watch sportscenter during the week
I laughed at the ps2 owners that didn't get video like xbox owners. All they got were stills
💯
Same here I had a 65 in Sony TV wasn't even a flat screen and this game looked amazim
One thing I notice and I'm sure you have is the passing trajectories. Throwing over the linebacker looks amazing
NFL 2k5 an all pro 2k8 is the best football games ever made
2k8
ncaa 14
CalebtheVerburger you’re obviously a kid 💀 that isn’t even the best college football game. NCAA 06 is shitting on that game 😂 NCAA 14 overrated af
Madden 05
2k8 was nice
Just the feeling alone while playing 2k5 is better than Madden, something with the speed to gameplay itself. Also I would always watch the halftime shows, because they weren't boring and repeated everytime
Just the fact that the game is still damn near the same price as madden should say enough
This game was worth $60, they charged $20 smh
Referee Javontay what’s good referee so
I can’t be the only one who never skipped the Chris Berman’s halftime show when playing 2K5. I love the immersion that 2K5 had, it’s sad that it’s most likely that we will never get that kind of immersion ever again
Now it's basically what team are facing,you can check that everywhere In madden
That epic football music...
I never skipped the halftime shows. Nor did I advance the week without watching the weekend show.
Madden 11 is the only thing even close in terms of presentation
This game was built on top of a foundation from the Dreamcast which came out in Japan late 1998.
It’s a damn show. Madden still has not come close even after 15 years.
The guys who developed for 2K were Football/Sports fans. I remember reading an article and I don't know if it was in a GameInformer or another magazine; But it was about All Pro Football and the lead developer said one of his guys if it was up to him would create a game so realistic it would almost be unplayable. Those guys loved their craft. Meanwhile I remember reading an article about Madden and the interviewer asked the lead developer who his favorite team was...Dude said "well I don't really watch sports much, only when it's the Superbowl or championship game in other sports". And there you have it.
R: “He’s watching the ball, he’s not standing there mindlessly”
Bot: 111001010010100111000010
And Berman's commentary was always on point and pretty close to seamless. It's still impressive to this day.
2k5 is one of the best games period.
Not one of the best. It’s the best ever.
I remember playing 2k5 for the first time after years of Madden and just how real it felt. The pocket forming around the QB, the routes and throws felt real were just things that I never experienced in Madden.
Never stop making these
Jim brown,Otto Graham, Orlando Brown, the browns have a lot of history
Get outta here, you fake doctor!
Joel Moody Let’s see his medical degree!
Your consistency is most impressive. I must say
Gįmmę Da ŁøøT x2 I swear it’s his full time job to comment never stop making these
The tackling on this game was by far the best ever especially gang gang tackling
The best football game ever. I still remember picking it up for $20 new day one
Look at Ryan man so inspirational showing us the greatest football game ever made.
I just got ESPN NFL 2K5 for my Xbox 360 and it's the greatest sports game I've played.
How did you get it on 360?
@@robertstewartiii7852
It is backwards compatible with the Xbox 360..I have it too and still play it today
@@robertstewartiii7852 yeah it's backwards compatible you just need to have an Official Microsoft Xbox 360 hard drive with your Xbox for it to work.
JGN where’d you get the game from? I have 2k8 but I wanna get this too
@@Op3nUrEyez I got it off Ebay for $15 and most copies range around that price. Best $15 I've ever spent
2k actually taught me stuff about football. I didn’t know 3 and 5 step drops, moving up in the pocket, etc. Madden was just ‘can u throw through some rings?’
I just finish up 3 games on my PS2. Damn I still get stopped. From create player / teams to just crib, training of team(🤷🏾♂️ still wish could maximize) , feel personal connection.
NFL 2k5 is without question the best football game ever, and then Tecmo bowl.
Facts 💯
Pilot Twist:
Tecmo Bowl Is 2k5
Me: "Dr. Zion....I'm addicted to baking cookies"
Dr. Zion: "Never stop baking these"
"NEVER STOP BAKING THESE".
Lmao
Crazy how advanced this game was 16 years ago.. Played it a lot in that time, the best !
The more I watch/play old Maddens, NFL 2K & NFL Fever on Xbox I just SMFH at what Madden is on the new console generation. Damn shame how bad football games are after the Glory Days of competition.
Sam Darmold actually completing 2 passes in a row without getting picked is surreal
Damn look at the way Carson sets his feet and loads up on that throw rolling left. In Madden 21 Lamar Jackson just zips firing lasers on the money without any adjustment.
I've been waiting for this video all seriousness....anybody who wants to make a football game....can't have anything less than ESPN NFL 2K5
In 2k5 when players get hurt you can hear them crying/ in pain lol and the trainers come out and talk and you can hear them say things. The crowd looks more alive, such more more immersion and with PS2 graphics. I would argue 2k5 is the best example of simulation football we were ever presented. One day when we finally get a good simulation football game again, 2k5 will be the standard bearer on which it is judged.
NFL2K5 was that game I played from 7 pm to 1am and woke up at 5 am to play to 6 am before going to work.
I know you're fighting for us Ryan.
VERY Much appreciate.
Can't wait for the 2k NFL game next year.
Short answer: Yes. Long answer: Heal Yeah *Stone cold Voice*
Stone Cold Voice - Whaaatt?
@@RyanMoody21 If you hate madden give me a hell yeah!
Ryan, this is a WWE joke.
Ryan,,,Keep on spreading the message..
I inspire many to return to 2002-2008 Madden & NHL,
And it was you who inspired me few years ago..
The announcers on madden 21 get mad at you for skipping the halftime show.
You hit the nail on the head with the halftime show. I've recently gone back to playing NBA 2K12 and I'll actually sit through the halftime shows in nearly every MyCareer game I play because they ACTUALLY matter. There's commentary with actual highlights, lowlights, top performers, box score stats for both teams and tell you which games are coming up next on the national schedule. As opposed to 2K games now that just show your player's stats and your badge progress on a static screen void of any entertainment value.
nfl 2k4/5 are the last NFL games i truly invested myself in, and this shows why.
Graphically, sure it looks old.
But there is so much detail, it looks just amazing.
Jumbotron showing live action
I still talk about this game SO highly. There was SO much to do and so much personality in it
And So do I and many others! I'm King on this game.i remember playing the pS2 version and smashing people online and pissing them off.. they'd quit on me😂😂and plus we got a two on two at times with my buddy online.i was the offense play caller and he was the defensive play caller...man I was I could play people on this comment section online...I'ma a beast!!
Was playing 2k5 just a bit ago and it's still amazing!
Glad I still have my nfl 2k5 on the original x box 🏈💪🏾💪🏾
Everything from play, halftime show, the end week show with Chris Berman, literally everything is better!
Been playing a couple months niw and im loving the frachise mode. Weekly reports, accurate challenges(in my opinion), and much more. 2k5 was going places for sure.
Y'all kid's look at this game.
It always amaze me that the halftime show actually have plays of other teams 🔥🔥🔥
Much, much better. I've been playing it for the past 3 weeks on PC and it's simply amazing.
It really is!
That Trucking player timing button made you feel badass, chasing players down, be able to challenge different type of penalties, animations, and high.
Wish they can do a nfl 2k5 remastered heck they can even leave it with the roster it came out with in 2004 . It will just feel like a game of Mut without having to open packs ! Heck even have the servers open to play online . That would be EPIC!!
Imagine this depth, 2k8's gameplay and Madden 06 game modes all in one game
It hurts so much to think about it makes you want to cry.
Look the field, even just PS2 the field graphics just more alive.
@HotRodimusPrime - Madden was boring but with same price.
I had so much fun with the 2k series for NFL . The replays, the UI, the career mode, everything.
I wish i had millions to bring back those Devs to re create this now
I did enjoy the halftime show & highlights, & by now it should be even better than 15 years ago.
I have this legendary game right now next to my original Xbox. ♥️ It's my favorite football game.
Wow. Even the cheerleaders had better physics than Madden...
I think I can confidently say; we’ve waited for this day for so long.
Someone needs to remaster this game...
The immersiveness in 2k was ahead of it's time
I just bought a ps2 last month just to be able to buy this, madden 06,07 and ncaa 06,07 because the gameplay is just so much more better than current gen maddens
Great choice amigo.....
2005 was the Golden Year for sports video games. MVP Baseball 05, NBA Live 05, NCAA Football 05, NFL 2k5. All of them still hold up today
Yes it is👍. Also people, please never compare MF2020 to this game ever again. Thank you!
Madden 20 isnt even worthy of being 2K5's son
EagleZtoTheGrave amen
never seen your channel before but got recommended. I liked your input and looking forward to more content! I was doing my dishes looking for something to watch and the whole time I’m like 🤔 yeah. I like this.
Answer: It’s undebatable
I remember playing this game nonstop as a kid, he is right, very immersive game. I actually liked when my player went to go talk on phone after making a big play. 🙌🏿
🔥🔥
Really wanna get my hands on this game again I remember having soo much fun playing this title and some people are not honest they know they would love to see real halftime shows or just around the league and what not great video keep them coming
In one word... YES!
Madden just like 2k has used their monopolies to become complacent & lazy, as neither has any competition to keep them honest!!
So glad i had this. I remember having my songs from my xbox playing during every kickoff. Field goal m touchdown. Yes
Tecmo Super Bowl was better.
Bo Jackson was the GOAT
It breaks my heart to think what football games would have been today if not for the official licensing deal.
Everything you’re saying is gold. I think I’m in love
The answer is HELL YES!!!!! It’s stunning how this game plays better than a current game. EA should be embarrassed to collect their paychecks at the end of the week.