Madden 18 Gameplay: What's Working and What Isn't

[RaychelSnr]

With the transition to the Frostbite Engine, Madden 18 welcomes a new era of gameplay to the franchise....

Written By: Ben Vollmer

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[BleedGreen710]

Re: Madden 18 Gameplay: What's Working and What Isn't

The CPU quarterbacks move around in the pocket and will take off when there is green in front of them. This really adds a new dynamic to the pass rush, as over-committing doesn't necessarily result in a sack or a hurried throw.

I was shocked to see this article lead off with something positive about the CPU QB AI. I've watched several gameplay videos and read over 100 impressions and I have not seen what you are describing. In fact, the main complaint about the game seems to be QBs standing still and not running. And I've seen many times when they do actually take off and run, they make an ill advised throw as they approach the line of scrimmage instead of running for easy yards. Basically the opposite of what you said. I don't have the game yet so I can't speak about my own experiences but the contrast between your statement about the QB AI and everything else I've read is alarming. I hope the gameplay and impressions I've seen surrounding the QB gameplay aren't as damning as they sound. I hope you're right.

[Daonlyjmo7]

+1?

[Linebacker57]

Can anyone report on these reach tackles? I've always felt EA shrugs off defensive mechanics in favour for offense and reach tackles are a big addition even though it should of been in for years (APF 2K8 had great reach tackles).
I gave up on 17 because block shedding seemed so pre-determined and you would get stuck on lineman far to easy. has this been tuned to factor in ratings and momentum/weight? The addition of reach tackles would certainly help the case for people like me who play this game more so for user controlled defence.

[Linebacker57]

Can anyone report on these reach tackles? I've always felt EA shrugs off defensive mechanics in favour for offense and reach tackles are a big addition even though it should of been in for years (APF 2K8 had great reach tackles).
I gave up on 17 because block shedding seemed so pre-determined and you would get stuck on lineman far to easy. has this been tuned to factor in ratings and momentum/weight? The addition of reach tackles would certainly help the case for people like me who play this game more so for user controlled defence.

[mykelmosinee]

Re: Madden 18 Gameplay: What's Working and What Isn't

I was shocked to see this article lead off with something positive about the CPU QB AI. I've watched several gameplay videos and read over 100 impressions and I have not seen what you are describing. In fact, the main complaint about the game seems to be QBs standing still and not running. And I've seen many times when they do actually take off and run, they make an ill advised throw as they approach the line of scrimmage instead of running for easy yards. Basically the opposite of what you said. I don't have the game yet so I can't speak about my own experiences but the contrast between your statement about the QB AI and everything else I've read is alarming. I hope the gameplay and impressions I've seen surrounding the QB gameplay aren't as damning as they sound. I hope you're right.

I agree with this 1,000%...

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[capa]

Re: Madden 18 Gameplay: What's Working and What Isn't

I agree with this 1,000%...

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+1...I have seen just the opposite regarding CPU QB play.

[Millennium]

Going to state this again:

Writer using code with patch.

Most with impressions using unpatched EA Access version.

[BleedGreen710]

Re: Madden 18 Gameplay: What's Working and What Isn't

Going to state this again:

Writer using code with patch.

Most with impressions using unpatched EA Access version.

Whether this is directed at me or not I want to clarify that I'm aware of that which is why I didn't refute his claim, rather I said I hope what he's saying is correct - because it seems everyone with the non patched EA access version is saying otherwise.

I'm remaining hopeful.

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[testorz]

I still wish EA had competition for Madden because we have had the same game for the past 10 to 12 years now. I miss the old 2K NFL games and found them to be far more realistic than Madden arcade based rehash.

[Brightline]

Re: Madden 18 Gameplay: What's Working and What Isn't

Going to state this again:

Writer using code with patch.

Most with impressions using unpatched EA Access version.

So he has access to a patch? If so, hopefully its as effective as he is describing.

Also it would be a good idea to put that in the thread title.

[cable guy]

Re: Madden 18 Gameplay: What's Working and What Isn't

So the game will be released with a day 1 patch?

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[Rebel10]

Re: Madden 18 Gameplay: What's Working and What Isn't

Special teams in CFM does not work, again, due to the broken wind. It's the same bug that has been present in CFM mode for about 3 years. In every game wind blows endzone to endzone, and 8-12mph winds result in 30+/- yards on kicks and punts, which means that one quarter a team will boom 80-90 yard punts, while the next quarter they can't punt 30 yards. It completely imbalances the game and means that, yet again, you have to use SuperSim/Play The moments on special teams in CFM mode. This bug makes special teams unplayable in CFM, unfortunately, even while the team emphasized that 'special teams will be special again' in Madden '17.

Going to state this again:

Writer using code with patch.

Most with impressions using unpatched EA Access version.

So the game will be released with a day 1 patch?

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Yeah that's a good question. In the gameplay patch thread it seemed like there wouldn't be a patch for several weeks, but if retail review copies are patched then it would sound like there's an imminent patch coming.

If there isn't an imminent patch (day 1 or week 1) then that's a very shady thing to have reviewers/media/press playing a patched version of the game and giving impressions/reviews, but then selling a different version to consumers without those patches available.

In either event, the article should be edited to note that the reviewer/editor is playing a different version of the game than what is currently available on EA Access and, presumably, what gets released tonight at midnight.

[roadman]

Re: Madden 18 Gameplay: What's Working and What Isn't

Agree with the wind issue.

I'm assuming the writer has a reviewable copy or just like in the past, finds places that may sell it early.

My bet is on reviewable copy.

I'm not sure a writer/reviewer needs to flash that badge all the time.

[capa]

Re: Madden 18 Gameplay: What's Working and What Isn't

Going to state this again:

Writer using code with patch.

Most with impressions using unpatched EA Access version.

Where does he state that in the article? I am glad it is so, but when I read the article I did not see this fact. Seems others did not either. It should have been stated upfront in article or is article title.