Madden NFL 09

Madden NFL 09 for PSP is the latest installment in the series of annual updates to the game. It is pretty similar to its predecessor regarding the available modes and features. In addition to the standard roster updates, it includes several new features to make the game more accessible to players with less experience. Each gameplay mode from the previous year—play now, franchise, mini-camp, practice, and Superstar Challenge—has been brought back. The challenges have been modernized, and at this point, they consist of scenarios from the 2007 season. The game has a Rookie Mode that streamlines the control scheme, paring it down to just a few buttons, and also includes instructions that indicate what buttons should be used and when. The playcalling system has been overhauled with both simple and complex choices, keeping in mind novice players as a consideration during the process. A new defensive camera has also been added, and unlike in most other football games, this one places the camera behind the defensive line, with the offense moving toward the screen.