Madden NFL 2005
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Handheld Gridiron Action
Released for the Nintendo DS on 2004-11-21, Madden NFL 2005 brought handheld gridiron football to Nintendo's dual-screen platform. The title was developed by Exient Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts, Inc. under the EA Sports publishing label. It carries an ESRB Rating of Everyone.
This licensed sports release delivers real-time American football action viewed through a diagonal-down perspective with 2D scrolling visuals. Direct control places play-calling execution firmly into your hands across every snap.
On-Field Execution and Gameplay Upgrades
EA Sports included AI, graphical and gameplay updates for this installment in the long standing NFL series. During play you can perform a range of plays and moves to advantage your team against the best in the business. The presentation features teams running out to the 50 yard line before kicking off the gridiron competition.
Direct control allows you to navigate action in real time, whether executing a run up the middle or adjusting defensive coverage. Following successful drives and defensive stops, players celebrate after a big play.
Game Modes and Season Progression
For quick sessions, you can jump straight into a quick match. Those seeking a longer campaign can take on the entire season and the playoffs right the way through to the big one, the Superbowl. The roster depth lets you play through the entire NFL season with each team and every player.
As the schedule unfolds, every week of the season, awards are handed out for outstanding individual performances. To monitor your campaign performance, you can measure your own team to the leaders and average stats of the rest of the league.
Multiplayer and Cartridge Specifications
The cartridge supports solo play for 1 player offline. It also provides competitive head-to-head competition for 2 players via Wireless Multi-Card play.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Madden NFL 2005 | Nintendo DS.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United States, Canada, Mexico, Other | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Exient Entertainment | United States, Canada, Mexico, Other | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Sports | United States, Canada, Mexico, Other | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | Nintendo DS | MobyGames |
| Number of Players: Wireless Multi-Card | 2 Players | Nintendo DS | MobyGames |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-11-21 | United States, Canada, Mexico, Other | MobyGames |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 014633148664 | United States, Canada, Mexico, Other | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | NTR-AMDE-USA | United States, Canada, Mexico, Other | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00069ZINY | United States, Canada, Mexico, Other | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 43625194 | United States, Canada, Mexico, Other | MobyGames |
Data by MobyGames.com
