Madden NFL 09 Updated Impressions: GameSpot

[SageInfinite]

At least we can turn it off, but why would they even waste time on this. SMH @ EA/Tiburon.

[Ram209]

"Madden 09 won't expect you to remember this analytic advice for the next applicable instance, either. Instead, the game will provide you with the ability to "rewind" the last play and attempt to correct the error immediately. Because this will clearly be a powerful tool, use of the rewind feature is limited to three per game by default and can be adjusted in the settings for more or fewer depending on your personal preference. In addition to giving you a second opportunity to cash in on a big play, rewind can be used on defense to negate your opponent's home-run ball. It's your choice whether to use rewinds to jump to capitalize on early opportunities or save them to put away your opponent in the fourth quarter. Unranked online games will offer three rewinds per player by default, but the feature will not be available during ranked matches."

You have got to be kidding me!!!! So let me get this straight I am playing a friend online and its tied 21-21 30 seconds left he scores to take the lead, BUT wait I choose to rewind the play so its a do-over WTF!!!! Please someone tell me Im missing something here

[mdgoalie37]

For some reason the link won't open the page, did anyone see a mention of the accelerated clock in the article? I am glad that in-game saves made it.

Don't get too riled up over this rewind thing, it can be turned off - heck, golf games have had mulligan features since day 1.

[coogrfan]

Quote: Originally Posted by SageTheInfinite

At least we can turn it off, but why would they even waste time on this. SMH @ EA/Tiburon.

Because they are trying to make the game more accessible to less experienced gamers?

It's a non-issue as far as I'm concerned. If you don't like it, turn it off.

[SageInfinite]

Quote: Originally Posted by coogrfan

Because they are trying to make the game more accessible to less experienced gamers?

I figured that's what the lower difficulty levels were for. Plus they've also added the Madden IQ feature. It's just a waste of time IMO.

[bkrich83]

I'll be honest while I am pretty excited for NCAA to hit shelves, I really could care less when or if I get Madden.

[grunt]

Quote: Originally Posted by bkrich83

I'll be honest while I am pretty excited for NCAA to hit shelves, I really could care less when or if I get Madden.

Why? Do you like college football so much more.

[bkrich83]

Quote: Originally Posted by grunt

Why? Do you like college football so much more.

No not really. To be honest I really don't know why. It was the same thing last year, while I had some fun with Madden last year, I just never played it. But I played the crap out of NCAA.

I really can't explain it, but with Madden I just could care either way whether I play it or not.