I've owned every version of Madden since Karl Vosper and I used to play this on the SNES back in 1997 (When it was called Madden 98). Graphics have come a long way to the point they are lifelike, in game commentary has come and gone and returned again. Instant replay, TD celebrations, realistic weather - the list goes on and on. Madden is great but is it worth buying this if you've got last years version? Well its only worth buying again if you're a big american football fan...but you''re bound to be a big american football fan otherwise youl wouldn't be playing Madden would you.

Maddens come a long way, this is another new edition with updated rosters and improved features - but does it justify buying if you own last years? Absolutley, graphics are improved again, on field commentary is better than last year, play calling is easier. Its not just a facelift and its well worth the money, especially if you trade in your old copy. Online needs improving, there are still the cheats people use and the online leagues need sorting out, but I guess thats for Madden 2010.