The players pretty much look like their real-life counterparts, although sadly the developers still haven't found a way to hide the polygon joints in the arms and legs. Fortunately the character animation is top notch, more than making up for any minor glitches. Sound quality is excellent. The ambient effects are clear and realistic. The play by play announcing is pretty generic, but still has enough variety in the phrases to keep from being overly repetitive.
Players interact with each other, encouraging teammates, and debating calls with the referees.
Improved speech and sound effects. Bob Elliott adds new in-depth play analysis. The game is easy enough to get started, yet deep enough to keep you playing. There's enough variety to keep those with various skill levels and needs happy. The close-ups of the players could be a little more realistic, but all in all, they are recognizable.