Madden 25 "Post-Release" Impressions

[x0xHumblex0x]

discuss...........

[jms493]

http://kotaku.com/madden-nfl-25-the-kotaku-review-1207512756

Kotaku likes it.

The anger over Madden on this console generation comes from the fact the only standard to which the game is held is the one it created in the previous. This brand and this sport in particular, in the North American market, should be held to a higher standard than that, and it's one this game does not meet.

[TimsGiants]

a better looking madden 2004

alot of fun my only gripe would be not having time to do defensive assignments pre snap. I wish the offense had to take a littl emore time to get set and sometimes a screen pops pre snap up not giving you control of your defense for a few seconds.

[Bomberooski]

Spent my first two hours last night post midnight getting gold medals on all the skills challenges while fighting sleep. Really enjoyed them.

Then played one half of a game and tore it up with Marshawn Lynch. No early thoughts yet because my eyes kept closing starting around 2am... (I'm old and have to be a work each morning at 5am so give me a break)

Excited to dive into Ultimate Team this afternoon!

[Raidersabc123]

From a few games ive played

pros:
- The running finally feels smooth, jukes, stiff arms all better than ever!
- defenders react a bit better when you try to user control to get a pic (I felt there was hesitation in 13 when a defender went over the middle.)
- Its madden

Cons:
- crazy diving tackles that are stupid
- too much option offense which is way too effective
- still plays that always beat man to man no matter who is covering

[FirstTimer]

4 replies on release day? SMH

[dave]

Like the game so far. I have good sliders, which helps. Check my gamertag on 360 for them - MmDave

[jtarr88]

Game is shit. Engine is still broken. Kotaku review is pretty much spot on. Hopefully PS4/Xbone come through.

[x0xHumblex0x]

like the game so far.

running game us better but may be just a little too juiced up.
been playing on AM with default settings; so
passing, man2man coverage and zones seem to be the same. curls still $$$. tight end seams are the same.
better pass rush though.
But;
the Pistol is really juiced up.
pretty smooth game play overall....

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[x0xHumblex0x]

dive for 4 extra yards still in game....


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[x0xHumblex0x]

seeing the similarities between NCAA and Madden.

[Primetime]

It came with Sunday ticket so even if it's terrible, I'm good with it. Won't be able to play for a few days. Schedule too tight.

[dave]

People are overreacting and underreacting to Madden 25.

For MrBill to call it an 8.5 is ridiculous and just Bill's way of trying to get tight with EA Sports. (I understand ... you're trying to get this website established).

But for the kids to say it's a 6 or below is also ridiculous. I agree, it is far from perfect, but it's still ok.

With some slider work, it's close to 7.5, maybe 7.2.

Without slider work, it's 6.5 at best.

Online, it's Madden as usual ... a game that absolutely favours/favors manual players over actual strategy - and that will never change.

Presentation-wise it remains a joke. Nantz-Simms are repetive on day one and have no commentary context where the game itself is concerned. If a game is 46-10, they still believe the last two minutes are important. I'm sorry, but today that shit is unacceptable ... especially with a game that has Madden's budget.

[Golden Taters]

Turn down the defensive pass-interference penalty slider, this should help your CBs cover the WRs better. Same idea applies in NCAA.

[dave]

Turn down the defensive pass-interference penalty slider, this should help your CBs cover the WRs better. Same idea applies in NCAA.

First year I didn't buy NCAA, had no clue about this. My defensive PI is at 100 right now. Ugh.