Madden 2011 Impressions

[Twigg4075]

I think it had to do with the console launches, actually.
They got their hands on a 360 long before a PS3 ... and the PS3 is more difficult to program for.
I think it's more a question of resources, than laziness.

I hear that. But it always make more sense to create a game first on the more powerful console and then port the game to the other one. Not the other way around.

 

[dave]

I hear that. But it always make more sense to create a game first on the more powerful console and then port the game to the other one. Not the other way around.

I think a case could be made for either console being more "powerful".
Apparently, the graphics chip on the 360 is superior to the PS3's, while the CPU edge obviously goes to the PS3.
Disc space obviously goes to the PS3 by a wide margin, but I laugh at all those Tiger Woods Golf fans whole believe EA would put all those DLC courses in the game if it was programmed on the PS3 first. EA is likely thrilled they face the disc space dilemma on the 360 where TW is concerned. Ch-ching.

 

[Twigg4075]

I think a case could be made for either console being more "powerful".
Apparently, the graphics chip on the 360 is superior to the PS3's, while the CPU edge obviously goes to the PS3.
Disc space obviously goes to the PS3 by a wide margin, but I laugh at all those Tiger Woods Golf fans whole believe EA would put all those DLC courses in the game if it was programmed on the PS3 first. EA is likely thrilled they face the disc space dilemma on the 360 where TW is concerned. Ch-ching.

Not true. There aren't any games on the 360 that can sniff the graphical prowess of games like Uncharted 2 or God of War 3. But then again those are games that are developed by companies that are well acclimated to the PS3 architecture and aren't lazy fucks like Tiburon.

I made a point to correct myslef by specifying Tiburon because it's not just EA. The PS3 was the lead console for Burnout Paradise because again, Criterion isn't lazy. The PS3 is also the lead SKU with their upcoming Need For Speed game.

 

[BigBucs]

After one online game:

I see what people mean when they say it feels like the backs have no weight. Bum ass Jamal Charles was herky jerky on my ass.

The lag online is gonna kill the kicking meter. FG's outside of 30-35 yards will be a roll of the dice if they dont fix that shit. No way you can consistantly make FG's with the hiccups on the meter.

Arrelious Benn is a beast.

I suck.

 

[Twigg4075]

After one game, Lions vs Bears at Chicago in the snow...

Likes:

Seeing Olsen slip in the snow and his icon disappear
Team specific chants
Audio seems pretty good so far
Stafford's realistically innacurate
Players on sideline bundled up in big coats
Cutler looks like fucking Cutler with his helmet up on the sideline
Like the new tackling animations
Stadium music very realistic
Hester did his hand gesture after a TD
Tillman had two great picks that looked like they would've happened IRL

Dislikes:

1st play tried a screen pass and got sacked immediately
Clear PI on my 2nd play and no call
The CPU seems to run the ball too well (unreal blocking)
Still can't run the fucking ball
PA and screen passes seem pointless
Just like previous years when my backup RB comes in my O-line makes holes
PastaPadre was right, you may as well spot kickoffs at the 20 yd line
Way too many serious injuries; Urlacher broke his collar bone (although seeing the John Deere cart was pretty cool)

 

[Twigg4075]

LMAO! They play the Jeopardy music during booth reviews!

 

[ryne candy]

After one game, Lions vs Bears at Chicago in the snow...

Likes:

Seeing Olsen slip in the snow and his icon disappear
Team specific chants
Audio seems pretty good so far
Stafford's realistically innacurate
Players on sideline bundled up in big coats
Cutler looks like fucking Cutler with his helmet up on the sideline
Like the new tackling animations
Stadium music very realistic
Hester did his hand gesture after a TD
Tillman had two great picks that looked like they would've happened IRL

Dislikes:

1st play tried a screen pass and got sacked immediately
Clear PI on my 2nd play and no call
The CPU seems to run the ball too well (unreal blocking)
Still can't run the fucking ball
PA and screen passes seem pointless
Just like previous years when my backup RB comes in my O-line makes holes
PastaPadre was right, you may as well spot kickoffs at the 20 yd line
Way too many serious injuries; Urlacher broke his collar bone (although seeing the John Deere cart was pretty cool)

Heard that could be toned down with sliders. On my way to run errands...should be back in 2-3 hrs with the game. Did they update rosters on release day? I thought they did this last year.

 

[Twigg4075]

Heard that could be toned down with sliders. On my way to run errands...should be back in 2-3 hrs with the game. Did they update rosters on release day? I thought they did this last year.

Yeah. I heard there was a frequency and severity slider but I couldn't find one for severity? I turned frequency down to 40 and it seemed like I saw the same amount. Urlacher got carted off in both games I played with him.

Also, does anyone know how to tell what difficulty you are playing your Ultimate Team games on?

 

[Tengo Juego]

Yeah. I heard there was a frequency and severity slider but I couldn't find one for severity? I turned frequency down to 40 and it seemed like I saw the same amount. Urlacher got carted off in both games I played with him.

Also, does anyone know how to tell what difficulty you are playing your Ultimate Team games on?

Your difficulty settings are universal. It'll be the same across all modes. Except online, of course.

 

[mgoblue2290]

Played my first game against the Bears, it was in franchise mode actually. I won 41-38 overtime. It was a pretty wild game. Johnnie Knox tore me up and had like 4 big plays, two of them were because I went for unrealistic user picks. I hit Calvin Johnson on a 78 yard bomb to the tie the game up with 15 seconds left. Jahvid Best was dominate for me.

The game is playable and for now I'm not going to be overly critical because I bought it with low expectations.

I like the locomotion, it feels very smooth. I don't have a problem with the strategy pad like some people seem too, its different but I adapted pretty quickly. The graphics are nice and Gus Johnson flipping his shit is cool too.

One thing I don't like is how the QB releases the ball right before you sack him. Cutler did this like 6 times, a couple times is cool but he robbed Ndamukong Suh of like 4 sacks and also what would've been a crucial third down sack that wouldn't have let them go up 38-31 with like 30 seconds left. I read on OS it has something to do with their awareness, but not really sure why that allows Cutler to fire 20 yard passes with Suh's arms around him.

Whatever, like I said its playable and is fun enough for now.

 

[StealthShot]

http://www.justin.tv/c/thestealthsh0t/b/268190830

Um

 

[jags224]

how do I change it so that the camera doesnt zoom in when I have a break away touchdown, I hate that.

 

[PP]

how do I change it so that the camera doesnt zoom in when I have a break away touchdown, I hate that.

adds a nice touch.

 

[Pills]

I'm finding running way, way easier. I was using My Skill last year in Franchise, and was usually in the mid to upper 600s. This year, I started on All-Pro. I've played two franchise games. Adrian Peterson (who was also my #1 pick last year) has gone for over 500 yards total, including 320 with 5 TDs last game.

I couldn't run for crap last year, and was very lucky to get a 4.0 YPC in any year.

Going to go to All-Madden tonight. I've won my games 38-14 and 66-14 (Bradford went for 300+ and 3 TDs, too).

 

[Pills]

One thing I don't like is how the QB releases the ball right before you sack him. Cutler did this like 6 times, a couple times is cool but he robbed Ndamukong Suh of like 4 sacks and also what would've been a crucial third down sack that wouldn't have let them go up 38-31 with like 30 seconds left. I read on OS it has something to do with their awareness, but not really sure why that allows Cutler to fire 20 yard passes with Suh's arms around him.

This isn't new; it CONSTANTLY happened last year (and, I think, in 09). I managed to do it once last game.

 

[Chadman]

- Defense in this game is horrible.

- CPU and humans can break to many tackles. Rarely does the first tackle count. If gang tackling was implemented in EAs 4 next gen installment, the super and unrealistic breaking of tackles wouldnt be much of a problem

- ROBO QB. Playing the cpu is a headache. The cpu passing game has no timing. They will deliver the ball only when you are about to sack them and pressure is near. Way to many throws as they are getting sack.

- Ball comes out of the hand of the CPU at an unrealistic and "super speed" way. At times its as if throwing realeases are sped up.

- Not enough bad throws by the cpu and human. There needs to be other means of throwing an incompletion besides a swat by the db, a hard hit on a wideout, or a dropped pass. Overthrows, underthrows, and simply bad throws would be nice. The only time the human qb will consistently miss throws is when leaving the pocket. Because i use auto dropback...rarely do i see a bad pass.

- Special teams. Kick return coverage is horrible and punt return blocking is bad as usual. Way to many kick returns being ran back for tds...punt return is how its always been. poor. You can return a kick everytime if you cut across the field with a fast player. Had it done to me multiple times.

+ Locomotion. Feel nice...although at times its unrealistic. way better than ncaa.

+ Passing games feels solid. A timing passing game is possible. Dbs dont jump every route and route running ratings matter. Reggie wayne and his 99+ route running makes him open everytime. Compare that to someone such as Mike williams of the buccs who cant run routes to save his life.

+ Most Ratings actually matter

+ The game is fun vs a human. Vs a cpu not so mainly because of CPU QB play.

I give it a 8/10

EA needs to stop with the gimmicks and actually make some changes towards gameplay. These past few years have been wtf? Gameflow is a glorified ask madden for noobs. No hardcore or long time madden player will think about having the cpu choose plays for him. They been playing the game long enough to gameplan themselves. And that bs where the game adapts to you? Wtf. thats not even an option in the game anymore. Catering to those who arent really into madden to bring more sales in by dumbing down the product is gay.

 

[Twigg4075]

I'm finding running way, way easier. I was using My Skill last year in Franchise, and was usually in the mid to upper 600s. This year, I started on All-Pro. I've played two franchise games. Adrian Peterson (who was also my #1 pick last year) has gone for over 500 yards total, including 320 with 5 TDs last game.

I couldn't run for crap last year, and was very lucky to get a 4.0 YPC in any year.

Going to go to All-Madden tonight. I've won my games 38-14 and 66-14 (Bradford went for 300+ and 3 TDs, too).

Try doing that with the Bears and get back to me.

 

[Colonel Angus]

So far I am liking this game way more than I thought I would. The only thing for me keeping the gameplay from being great is the playaction nonsense.

Also why the hell is there such a difference in difficulty from All-pro to All-Madden? I can dominate any team on All-Pro but when I turn it up to All-Madden the game is impossible.

 

[jags224]

break tackles in this game is insaneeeee, they need to fix that now. the first tackle almost never takes him down.

 

[Twigg4075]

break tackles in this game is insaneeeee, they need to fix that now. the first tackle almost never takes him down.

You mean for the CPU? Because if so you're right. It's a little ridiculous. Yet Forte goes down on first contact nearly every play.

I really like this game but after finally playing a game of NCAA last night I actually think that game is the better game.