NFL Tour

Having played, loved, beaten and replayed the past few Madden games, I was slightly dubious about how good the spin off, NFL Tour could be. This was of course not eased by the sheer monstrosity that was Fifa Street 3 – with its bendy players, awful controls, and game play that has been bettered by a drunk Cuban blacksmith called Eduardo.

However, I was pleasantly surprised. Considering I picked up this game for just over a tenner, within minutes I was happy with the financial risk. The game oozes playability. For non long term American Football/ Madden series fans, the game can be controlled easily and effectively, and new controls are easier to pick up than a girl if you were David Beckham.

The game is simple, and the street feel of it, along with new little tricks and skills to master gives you a whole new sensation than of Madden. The game modes are a little limited, mini games are few, but the brilliant way the game is set up, the main game mode is fast enough to keep your attention, whilst keeping you attention for more. The “create-a-player” is back as well, admittedly very much shrunken, but still always a welcome addition.

The worst part of the game by far is the commentary. After 5 minutes, you may well be laughing at the commentator as he makes fun of himself. Saying phrases such as “don’t you hate how video game commentators always repeat themselves”, or “I’m sure I just said that”, but the novelty quickly wears off. In a roughly 8 minute game, I heard “Repetitive line coming up”, a piss-taking 12 times. I mean common, even Jamie Carragher has more to say than that.

Aside from that though, the game is a rare spin off gem.

New Game Scores, 1 word sum up and buy or not to buy..

NFL Tour (Xbox, Ps3) - 9/10 – Touchdown – Bargain, Buy