Madden NFL 2005 is an American football simulation video game released for the Microsoft Xbox console in the United States. It is classified under the Sports category and the Football subgenre. The game was added to iOctavio.com on August 9 2004. Highlights include realistic player animations improved artificial intelligence enhanced gameplay modes such as Franchise and Season and an updated broadcast presentation with dynamic camera angles and refined sound effects. The title was praised for its depth of strategy and authentic representation of the NFL.