Madden NFL 13 (Videogame)

Madden NFL 13

Madden NFL 13 [Wii] Electronic Arts, 2012, 1 disc. Rated E for Everyone.

Summary

Madden NFL 13 is one of the newest releases in the popular line of the National Football League (NFL) video games.  Players can play and control their favorite football team either against the computer, friends, or people online.  Using the Wii remote, game players can throw passes, tackle, and score touchdowns as their favorite NFL players. There are options to play through practice, a training camp, or a regular NFL game. Players can also manage their own team, act as coaches, and draft new players.  There are real audio clips from NFL sportscasters, and several famous dance and celebration moves from NFL players.  Players can choose to play as or face off against all 32 NFL teams and can play in virtual NFL stadiums. Much like other video games, there are also awards and trophies that can be unlocked, as the player wins games and scores touchdowns.

Critical Evaluation

The game is fun to play, once you get a handle on how to control the players and make passes. There’s no real tutorial in the game, instead players learn as they go. The game can seem a little overwhelming at first to a novice player, or someone who's not really familiar with football.. The game is probably easier for NFL fans to pick up and enjoy, especially if they've played other Madden games before. 

The sound  and visual effects are a nice touch. It does make the player feel like they are watching a real football game and not just playing in a virtual one. The look of the stadium and the dance moves were my favorite parts, as well as the option to play as your favorite team.  Madden NFL 13 isn’t the most artistically beautiful or plot driven game out there, but it’s a lot of fun to play either by yourself or with friends.

Reader’s Annotation

Wish you were part of the NFL? Now you can be, by playing and experiencing Madden NFL 13.

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Games

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Reading Level/Interest Age

12+

Grades 8+

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Why Included?

I included this game, because it’s a popular pick with our patrons. I included it originally for the teen boys, but I think even teen girls would enjoy playing it.  There’s no questionable content in the game, and it’s fun to play.