Early Access to Madden NFL 15 is Working For EA Access Subscribers

[bartolet7]

Re: Early Access to Madden NFL 15 is Working For EA Access Subscribers

I've never been so nervous playing or setting up a game. The timer is in the back of your head. Makes it tough to enjoy and watch things like halftime or replays

LOL, so true. Found myself checking the clock on the wall every 5 minutes. Almost makes it hard to concentrate on gameplay. Just trying to take everything in all at once.


First impression right off was of the visuals. Jaw dropping. Easily better on the eyes than M25.

[vagrantwade]

Re: Early Access to Madden NFL 15 is Working For EA Access Subscribers

Yes I did play Madden 25, but to be honest, I'm using this EA Access to see what's different, seeing what works, etc.

I personally think the players have more weight to them. I don't know if it's because of the Xbox One controller or not, but it's harder to cut, make turns, etc.

I've also noticed that the defense is better than before, but I still don't know how to use the tackle cone. Tackle Cone = Madden 06's QB Cone to me, haha.

The presentation is much better though this year. One thing that went unmentioned was the end of the quarters. In those, it feels like you're about to go into commercial break, you have a two-second black screen, then you go into that Papa John's part. The voiceover I think is done by the guy who does them for NFL Network.

It also seems like there's more commentary lines this year, but a majority of what I've heard so far is generic back-and-forth.

The animated Jim Nance and Phil Simms look better (not like they're dead), but Simms now looks like he has a sweating problem.

But there are a few things I don't like.

There is now no option to choose what you want every game for the coin toss. You have to pre-select them (like a strategy) beforehand, at least in CFM while setting up the mode.

The playcalling also seems like a jumbled mess now to find plays. I was one of those people who hated Quick Plays, and now you have to go through multiple tiles (Community Play, Most Used Plays, Possible Plays, Formations and so forth.) Once again, it might be because of the Xbox One controller.

The presentation still has its glitches as well. During the opening intro (before it goes into the gameplay), I heard a few audio glitches here and there. The graphics for stats and that also seem to go too fast.

Finally, as many others have mentioned in the other threads, there are passing routes you can still abuse if you know what you're doing, curl routes being the main one. The flat routes are also almost always open (when it's the RB.) But other routes/pass plays like Verticals and Play Action are really tough to complete. I once got sacked while running a PA play the second I finished the fake handoff.

And of course, I hate the Xbox One controller. I pre-ordered the game for the PlayStation 4 either way, so that's a plus.

Did you play 25 on last gen? The weight to the players feels exactly like the XB1 version of Madden 25. 360/PS4 didn't use the ignite engine.

[jmurphy31]

Re: Early Access to Madden NFL 15 is Working For EA Access Subscribers

They are selling additional hours??? Damn.

I'm not sure if they are? Though 5 bucks for 6 more hours. Still cheaperthanthe $200 I would of paid for the game early

[B1MM3R]

LOL, so true. Found myself checking the clock on the wall every 5 minutes. Almost makes it hard to concentrate on gameplay. Just trying to take everything in all at once.


First impression right off was of the visuals. Jaw dropping. Easily better on the eyes than M25.

Is this compared to Madden 25 on xbox one and madden 15 on xbox one or did you not play madden 25 on xbox one?

[jmurphy31]

Re: Early Access to Madden NFL 15 is Working For EA Access Subscribers

LOL, so true. Found myself checking the clock on the wall every 5 minutes. Almost makes it hard to concentrate on gameplay. Just trying to take everything in all at once.


First impression right off was of the visuals. Jaw dropping. Easily better on the eyes than M25.

I have a timer for my son when he plays. Like those old keyboarding class timers. I used it to pace myself.

[nascar163]

Re: Early Access to Madden NFL 15 is Working For EA Access Subscribers

Did you play 25 on last gen? The weight to the players feels exactly like the XB1 version of Madden 25. 360/PS4 didn't use the ignite engine.

I played it on both. But, like I said, I'm not used to the Xbox One controller. To be honest, I've barely touched my Xbox One since the last time I played Madden 25.

[B1MM3R]

I'm not sure if they are? Though 5 bucks for 6 more hours. Still cheaperthanthe $200 I would of paid for the game early

I think this means if want to buy a trail with another gamer tag.

[jmurphy31]

Re: Early Access to Madden NFL 15 is Working For EA Access Subscribers

Is this compared to Madden 25 on xbox one and madden 15 on xbox one or did you not play madden 25 on xbox one?

Better graphically compared to xboxone madden 25.

[MAXIPAD2K]

Hey, is there possibly a way around the 6 hour limit???

[huntt26]

Re: Early Access to Madden NFL 15 is Working For EA Access Subscribers

Better graphically compared to xboxone madden 25.

The graphics don't even compare - Madden 15 looks a million times better than 25 graphically, in my opinion.

[B1MM3R]

Hey, is there possibly a way around the 6 hour limit???

Yea, buy a new trial with another gamertag every 6 hours.

[B1MM3R]

The graphics don't even compare - Madden 15 looks a million times better than 25 graphically, in my opinion.

Great!!!! Can't wait to play.

[bartolet7]

Re: Early Access to Madden NFL 15 is Working For EA Access Subscribers

Is this compared to Madden 25 on xbox one and madden 15 on xbox one or did you not play madden 25 on xbox one?

Yes, comparing M25 vs. M15 on the XB1. M15 seems much crisper, lighting is much improved, and the player and coach models are miles ahead.

[VdoubleB]

Re: Early Access to Madden NFL 15 is Working For EA Access Subscribers

Hey, is there possibly a way around the 6 hour limit???

Yes, but you have to wait until Tuesday.

[kiing 360]

Re: Early Access to Madden NFL 15 is Working For EA Access Subscribers

Here you go.

This screen shot is very very interesting. In a nutshell its telling you that you can use a different gamer tag and get an additional 6 hours. You'll of course have to pay an addition $5, but this could possibly be something to keep in the back of your mind.