Thoughts on EA Madden series

[supermangina]

I haven't bought a Madden game since 2005, opting for either FIFA, NHL, or NBA. I was a dominant player back in the day (pre 05), none of friends could challenge me. I recently visited a friend at his university and played a game of Madden 08 against one of his house mates. Needless to say I was bent over and raped. It has to be the most complicated sports game to play nowadays if your not a regular player (well maybe easier than rugby). There is way to many pre-snap options.

Has anybody else noticed this? My advice buy either FIFA08, HHL08, or NBA08...way better game play.