This game is definetly everything that the posters have said it is, and more. When I play a game I look at numerous aspects to determine whether or not I like. Aspects such as graphics, sound, control, but most importantly: the fun-factor. A game can have terrific graphics and not be fun, and a game can also have rather primitive graphics and be very enjoyable. Case in point, Madden 64, the first Madden game to the N64. Rather sub-par graphics, but still perhaps the best football game ever, because of the fun-factor. Now where does Madden 2001 stack up in terms of fun-factor, you might ask. I can only say that this game is incredibly fun to play, which surprised me when I saw the graphics are as good as they are. This game is incredible. Buy it. Now.