A unique feature is Madden Cards, which you can buy with points you score in Madden Challenges. The screen will flash from time to time with results of challenges, like completing a specific number of passes in a row, or scoring a set number of touchdowns with the same player. As mentioned, there's an excellent collection of plays on both offense and defense. They are simply the best ever for a sports game. The player animations are unreal and the players, while not perfect reproductions of their professional models, are pretty close.
Control is A level.
Sound gets a B. John Madden and Pat Summerall make a good team, although you start to hear repeats after playing a while. You can turn them off if they get too annoying. If you like video game football, you'll want a copy of Madden NFL 2001.