An ambulance driving on the field and running over players just to reach toward the injured player? That is not only hilarious, but really hardcore! XD
I am 37 years old, born in 1987, so when I think about NFL Madden games I think about Madden 92, 95. Those are the games I played the most with my brother as a kid. As I got older, I remember playing Madden 2004 for the PS2
Excellent overview. We don't play "Football" in Europe so seeing videos like this is always very educational. I want to see that ambulance in other EA titles too. =D
The pre-season mode in 92 disables play clock penalties. 92 and 93 are my jam, they're the perfect mix of arcade and simulation and they're just fun to play. 95 was the one I owned as a kid (I only rented the others) and I love it and consider it the best 16-bit football sim but I prefer the less realistic older titles when I just want to sit down and have fun. Loved that Sega version of the Fox Sports theme though. Great video, in an era where Madden has become somewhat of a joke it's nice to go back and remember the classic installments that built it up in the first place.
Then you really have to play "Mutant League Football" for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. That's as unrealistic yet fun as it gets. But maybe you've already gave that one a go... :^)
Awesome to see a new video man! I really like it when you do this style of vid, kinda like when you covered wrestling games. You really do a good job of covering the evolution of the series/genre. Very cool stuff!
If I could combine the gameplay/sprites/flow of the first three JMF games, the roster/teams/FOX theme music of 95 (1994 season), and the A.I. of 98, that would be my dream 16-bit NFL game. But whichever ones you had as a kid, those are always the ones that hit the hardest as an adult; the brain trip triggered by the memories and associations easily outweighs the minor differences that were year-to-year. John Madden Football (the first game) is the one I had, and to fire it back up is such a powerful experience I can't put into words. I can be much more objective about SNES games, because I didn't have a SNES.
@@vinceniederman Completely depends on what you're looking for. If you want all the bells & whistles of franchise mode, then 97 or 98 (they're basically the same). If you want a faster arcade-style game then you can't go wrong with '95. If you want a more methodical-paced game, then '92 or '93.
The older versions with the receiver windows did show how many yards the receiver was down field. It was shown by a little meter on the side of each receiver window.
I wonder if he'd take on the NHL EA games in the near future as well. I remember Madden NFL 95 quite well. My dad bought it for my brother and I, since we were all NFL fans and it still holds up nicely. It even had a fold-in poster of all the teams with a brief synopsis about them and their best key plays. Good stuff!
I always say Madden 95 was the best too even know 94 gets all the praise. Same with NHL was better to me than NHl 94. 96 had fighting and much more back.
Madden 95 + ambulance or helicopter would be so cool! I personally love 95 and sometimes I just play as the (then secret) jaguars and destroy the computer by 300pts hahaha
The graphic that cuts in and shows where your receivers are ruin the early titles for me. I guess you can get used to it but there's no way to see what's around them. Thankfully I own 97.
The first genesis Madden was almost impossible to use the run game. The second Madden made it too easy to run. The third Madden balanced the run/pass game. To say almost no differences is misleading.
I definitely agree with these reviews. Madden 92 and 97 were my favorites on Genesis. I play the 92 version for Walter Payton (wink, wink) and the Killer Ambulance of Death, and the 97 edition is the most refined and evolved of the era. My interest in the series waned in the following years, and to be honest, I'd rather be playing the NFL 2K series instead. Today, of course, we have no other choice than Madden, which is precisely why the series has stagnated for at least a decade. I prefer the 16-bit era when EA was hungry and fighting for dominance.
The early-to-mid aughts versions of Madden were really good too due to that competition. Things started to go downhill once EA got their monopoly going.
@@rocko7x Championship Edition is Madden '93 with a full roster of Super Bowl winning and runner up teams so you can pit legendary teams against each other. Like '93 it lacks the ambulance unfortunately.
That was the only one that I was asking about. Since this review was about the Genesis versions, what makes you think I care about any PS1 versions? Championship Edition was the only one for the Genesis that AqualungGameReviews missed.
lol yeah that was a happy accident. I loaded a random clip into the timeline and it just so happened to fall out that way. It was too funny not to leave in.
+Drunken Punk 800 And you didn't even mention the worst aspect about the SNES versions and which is the bad frame rate, especially with the 1st and 93 edition but I guess that even later games also have such issues. Once again goes to show the importance of having a better CPU (Genesis).
@@ryzmaker11 94 was fine on SNES, Visual Concepts really put in the work programming that one. Though I disagree with the original poster that Madden 95 was better on the SNES though it is one of the better ones. It was prettier sure but the gameplay was not as good, it was too easy to run up the score.
@@SeekerLancer I need to dig the later Madden games. I did notice that the SNES versions seemed to run better than how the 1st and 93 editions do on the system but would have to check the responsiveness and also how the SNES limited resolution impact on the visuals
VideoGames arent carton of milk or a bottle of wine or a concrete bridge. they arent 'still pretty fun' or still hold up', ect. they are the same game tomorrow as they were last tusday. you either enjoy them or not. they dont suddenly transform into a better or worse game because the calendar page gets flipped. good review but this VideoGames are like a carton of milk bullshít flooding reviews needs to end. and calling evey f..kin thing retro too. (not saying you did)
Excellent overview of this era of Madden!
The Only Thing About Madden 96 I Don't Like is The Fast Gameplay!
An ambulance driving on the field and running over players just to reach toward the injured player? That is not only hilarious, but really hardcore! XD
That was my favorite part of the game. Unfortunately, years later EA took it out.
5:51 🚑 😂 I forgot about that, I want this game now.
Alot less popular, Bill Walsh 95 is the best football game on Genesis, it's a mix of Madden 94 and Madden 95.
I agree. It's the perfect compromise between those two games. Definitely my #1 Genesis football game.
I am 37 years old, born in 1987, so when I think about NFL Madden games I think about Madden 92, 95. Those are the games I played the most with my brother as a kid. As I got older, I remember playing Madden 2004 for the PS2
the joe montana genesis games i believe were the first to have commentary.
Excellent overview. We don't play "Football" in Europe so seeing videos like this is always very educational. I want to see that ambulance in other EA titles too. =D
The pre-season mode in 92 disables play clock penalties.
92 and 93 are my jam, they're the perfect mix of arcade and simulation and they're just fun to play. 95 was the one I owned as a kid (I only rented the others) and I love it and consider it the best 16-bit football sim but I prefer the less realistic older titles when I just want to sit down and have fun. Loved that Sega version of the Fox Sports theme though. Great video, in an era where Madden has become somewhat of a joke it's nice to go back and remember the classic installments that built it up in the first place.
Then you really have to play "Mutant League Football" for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. That's as unrealistic yet fun as it gets. But maybe you've already gave that one a go... :^)
@@nmpltleopardi Yeah, Mutant League is a classic.
Awesome to see a new video man! I really like it when you do this style of vid, kinda like when you covered wrestling games. You really do a good job of covering the evolution of the series/genre. Very cool stuff!
The gfx in Madden 91-93 were SO much better than 94. Looks like a kid drew the 94 sprites.
I love this detailed review of the series! Looking forward to more!
95 was the best... Gameplay and all. Today's Madden I don't even control defense takes them out of position.
I'm Hoping Madden 95 Works For My Mini Sega Like Madden 94 Does Once I Get Madden 95!
This review was very helpful in deciding which madden games to try. Thank you for making this! Excellent work!
If I could combine the gameplay/sprites/flow of the first three JMF games, the roster/teams/FOX theme music of 95 (1994 season), and the A.I. of 98, that would be my dream 16-bit NFL game. But whichever ones you had as a kid, those are always the ones that hit the hardest as an adult; the brain trip triggered by the memories and associations easily outweighs the minor differences that were year-to-year. John Madden Football (the first game) is the one I had, and to fire it back up is such a powerful experience I can't put into words. I can be much more objective about SNES games, because I didn't have a SNES.
I agree completely, that combination would be the optimal 16-bit Madden for sure.
@@AqualungGameReviews Which of These Madden Games Should I Get Someday For My Sega?
@@vinceniederman Completely depends on what you're looking for. If you want all the bells & whistles of franchise mode, then 97 or 98 (they're basically the same). If you want a faster arcade-style game then you can't go wrong with '95. If you want a more methodical-paced game, then '92 or '93.
@@AqualungGameReviews True and Since John Madden Passed Away I Plan To Get Each of These Madden Games For My Sega As a Tribute!
I liked Sega Sports better back then. The Joe Montana games, and Prime Time NFL 96 was my favorite. Madden has always been the "other" guy to me.
I grew up with these games. Great stuff.
In this era, I was more of a "Tecmo Super Bowl" person, but I can like the early Madden games too. It think I liked the 1997 game the best.
By that time it was also out on Playstation
Best 16-bit era football game by a mile is NFL 94' Starring Joe Montana.
The older versions with the receiver windows did show how many yards the receiver was down field. It was shown by a little meter on the side of each receiver window.
I wonder if he'd take on the NHL EA games in the near future as well.
I remember Madden NFL 95 quite well. My dad bought it for my brother and I, since we were all NFL fans and it still holds up nicely. It even had a fold-in poster of all the teams with a brief synopsis about them and their best key plays. Good stuff!
Tbh, I kind of wish 93 only added the coin flip if not only so that the whole review would be "It adds a coin flip" *Cut to grade*
95 was a helluva year for EA with Madden 95
NBA Live 95
B Walsh College Football
Coach K College Basketball
NHL 95
FIFA 95
Bill Walsh 95 is amazing.
Yea probably the best one. Guys get fatigued...
aqualung my fav youtuber great job man
The guitar riff to Aqualung..you can say anything afterwards and it always works!!
I always say Madden 95 was the best too even know 94 gets all the praise.
Same with NHL was better to me than NHl 94.
96 had fighting and much more back.
I Have Madden 95 For My Mini Sega and I Enjoy Playing It!
I never understood why they did not enlarge the field to make it more proportionate to the player size. It would make the game more realistic
Great to see another review! You have the best intro music.
I will start playing Madden again if they bring back the ambulance.
Funny you mention that, someone I work with brought up the ambulance to me the other day lol
Madden 96 was one of the few Genesis games I owned. So a bit of nostalgia here.
Can you do this for the Joe Montana football games? They changed quite a bit from game to game.
i dont care that i cant figure out how to play these games i like these games quite a bit lmfao
It was only a couple years ago that I realized John Madden Football predates TECMO Super Bowl by a year.
Madden 95 + ambulance or helicopter would be so cool! I personally love 95 and sometimes I just play as the (then secret) jaguars and destroy the computer by 300pts hahaha
Madden 93 gameplay showed this year's super bowl.
The graphic that cuts in and shows where your receivers are ruin the early titles for me. I guess you can get used to it but there's no way to see what's around them. Thankfully I own 97.
The first genesis Madden was almost impossible to use the run game. The second Madden made it too easy to run. The third Madden balanced the run/pass game. To say almost no differences is misleading.
My favorite is tecmo football 2 love the music with the hype!
I remember o g John Madden
I definitely agree with these reviews. Madden 92 and 97 were my favorites on Genesis. I play the 92 version for Walter Payton (wink, wink) and the Killer Ambulance of Death, and the 97 edition is the most refined and evolved of the era. My interest in the series waned in the following years, and to be honest, I'd rather be playing the NFL 2K series instead. Today, of course, we have no other choice than Madden, which is precisely why the series has stagnated for at least a decade. I prefer the 16-bit era when EA was hungry and fighting for dominance.
The early-to-mid aughts versions of Madden were really good too due to that competition. Things started to go downhill once EA got their monopoly going.
@@AqualungGameReviews I Did Get Madden 97 For My Birthday Today and I Enjoy The Game!
Madden, Madden, Madden. Madden 92, 93, 94,....2002, 2003, Who the fuck is John Madden? He doesn't even look like an athlete!
Can't play 97 I think the Jets were the worst team that year (1996) I need something with Bill Parcels of the coach. I think he came in( 1997.)
Keep the videos coming AL
when i saw the ambulance i said "B+!" outloud
you forgot championship edition, i always wanted to know the difference :(, ambulance?
@@rocko7x Championship Edition is Madden '93 with a full roster of Super Bowl winning and runner up teams so you can pit legendary teams against each other. Like '93 it lacks the ambulance unfortunately.
man how I miss classic EA during the genesis era
one of my goals is to get my hands on the sega cd version of NHL 94, I heard is pretty damn good.
Have you thought if using an emulator and ROM? Have you also thought of using a bypass on your Sega CD and burning a CD using an ISO file?
I just like to have something to put on my shelf
but first I need an actual sega cd which is actually pretty pricey now
Okay, I understand what you mean. The AVGN has the same desire to own the real hardware and software and he doesn't like to use emulators.
This is so great, thank u
Preseason was an easier CPU than regular season
What about John Madden Football 93 Championship Edition?
John Madden Football 93 Championship Edition was only available as a rental.
That was the only one that I was asking about. Since this review was about the Genesis versions, what makes you think I care about any PS1 versions? Championship Edition was the only one for the Genesis that AqualungGameReviews missed.
I mean, it's Madden '93 with a cooler roster, that's about all you can say about it.
Wen this came out it was the shit
Aqualung is back.
I don't like the way the quarterback looks when he's back peddling in Madden 97,98, what is he doing at 11:50?
Hahahaha even Madden 92 had mud that would splash up when players ran and current Madden games don't do that. Lmao
what about 4th and inches! thats a great game!
4th and Inches was only a computer game. I had it on the C64. Great game.
PG-13 rated review.
says thank god passing windows are gone. next play throws pick 6 lol
lol yeah that was a happy accident. I loaded a random clip into the timeline and it just so happened to fall out that way. It was too funny not to leave in.
AqualungGameReviews ya i was like great example lol
Joe Montana football was far superior to madden in every aspect. Wish you would review them.
Avgn 0.5
Madden '95 SNES is better than Genesis.
+Drunken Punk 800
And you didn't even mention the worst aspect about the SNES versions and which is the bad frame rate, especially with the 1st and 93 edition but I guess that even later games also have such issues. Once again goes to show the importance of having a better CPU (Genesis).
@@ryzmaker11 94 was fine on SNES, Visual Concepts really put in the work programming that one. Though I disagree with the original poster that Madden 95 was better on the SNES though it is one of the better ones. It was prettier sure but the gameplay was not as good, it was too easy to run up the score.
@@SeekerLancer I need to dig the later Madden games. I did notice that the SNES versions seemed to run better than how the 1st and 93 editions do on the system but would have to check the responsiveness and also how the SNES limited resolution impact on the visuals
VideoGames arent carton of milk or a bottle of wine or a concrete bridge. they arent 'still pretty fun' or still hold up', ect. they are the same game tomorrow as they were last tusday. you either enjoy them or not. they dont suddenly transform into a better or worse game because the calendar page gets flipped. good review but this VideoGames are like a carton of milk bullshít flooding reviews needs to end. and calling evey f..kin thing retro too. (not saying you did)