NFL Head Coach 09

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NFL Head Coach 09 is a unique NFL experience that gives gamers the power to make decisions that define their career and ultimately the fate of their...
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Game Overview

NFL Head Coach 09 is a unique NFL experience that gives gamers the power to make decisions that define their career and ultimately the fate of their franchise as a head coach in the NFL.

The Good

General management tools are deep and realistic, Menus direct player tasks well, Teams play like real-life counterparts, Free-agent bidding and negotiations are innovative and fast.

The Bad

Gameplay uses outdated Madden engine with poor frame rate, AI trade logic is flawed, Lack of audibles make no-huddle offenses impossible to stop, Online play is disappointing.

The Bottom Line

NFL Head Coach 09 is a unique NFL experience that gives gamers the power to make decisions that define their career and ultimately the fate of their franchise as a head coach in the NFL. The game provides a complete NFL experience, offering a variety of different ways to control an NFL franchise, on and off the field, in-season and off-season. With strategic game planning features, NFL Head Coach 09 places gamers in the coach's seat by allowing gamers to comprehensively scout the opponent, build playbooks, and develop a team that will adapt to the philosophy and system of an NFL franchise. The sideline is your playing field in NFL Head Coach 09 -- gamers can make adjustments to plays and game strategies in an instant. The outcome of every game depends on game-time decisions made on the sideline. Success depends on proper preparation and knowledge of the opposing teams' strategies, as well as expert and timely play calling.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
70/100
score

NFL Head Coach 09 delivers a deep and immersive coaching experience, provided you can overlook the outdated gameplay engine and lackluster presentation.

IGN review logo
70/100
score

It delves very deep into the actions of a head coach and, while most of it does feel like plodding through an endless stream of menus, there's a good chunk of Monday morning quarterbacks who are sure to enjoy it.

Game Features

NFL Head Coach 09 is also scheduled to ship as a part of the Madden NFL 09 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition.

Controller Functions

GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

Directional Button
Navigate

Left Analog Stick
Navigate

X Button
Advance

Square Button
Sort

Circle Button
Back

L1 Button
Toggle Option

 

L2 Button
Filter

R1 Button
Toggle Option

R2 Button
Filter

R3 Button
Player Card. Coach Card.

Start Button
Pause Menu

Select Button
Timeout

 
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation 3
Release Date:9/3/2008
Publisher:Electronic Arts
Developer:Tiburon
Genre:Simulation
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