
Madden NFL 2004 received "generally favorable reviews" on all platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.Įntertainment Weekly gave the PlayStation 2 version an A− rating, saying, "Madden 2004 for PS2 is proof that software doesn't have to be dumbed down to appeal to kids.

In total, 60 players, 15 teams, and 25 plays are included. The game featured new stadiums and gameplay, such as the ability to control the quarterback on the fly, the ability to control players on the field, a brand-new artificial intelligence engine, and new features such as the ability to tag players out of the play.

The gameplay and game mechanics are similar to those of Madden NFL 2003. Madden NFL 2004 was the first Madden game released after the launch of the PlayStation 2. The game was released on Augfor the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 2 and Xbox.
