Madden NFL 13 Review (PS3/360)

[Jadakiss88]

Re: Madden NFL 13 Review (PS3/360)

The consensus from what I'm reading is that the retail version of the game isn't that much better, the changes aren't apparent and the options in CCM derail most of the fun. So I went from 50/50 to about 25/75... I'm still reading everyone's comments but damn so far it's not looking good for a football game this year.

I have seen you post on the impression board as well and to be honest reading the comments make's me realize one thing, I need to play the game for myself. I have played tons of games that people put down and piss on because of small things or even big things. NCAA 12 was bashed (and not even unreasonable bashing) but I played that game everyday for a year. I loved NCAA 12 but if I just read the comments I wouldn't have given the game a chance and like I said that negative comments about the game was warrented.

I would say rent it or play it at a friends house a judge for yourself because you have people that will play it just because it's Madden and you have people that bash it just because it's Madden. There have been some very good user reviews but at the end of the day it's up to you and what you like.

[Demoncrom]

You praised the game more than I did for my review and you only gave an 8.5? What's up with that? Should be a 9.

its not a 9 game - not even close there are still nagging issues with it - but it sure is a fun game

[bucky60]

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Horrible review. Very biased and one sided. Never really mentions the bugs or negatives. Reviews should be impartial, not just a biased opinion. When all the earned negatives are left out, it shows a very subjective point of view instead of a professional objective point of view.

It's like leaving personal politics or personal opinion out of the evening news.

Just list the positives AND the negatives and let the readers form their own opinion. It just feels like the reviewer is trying to convince instead of inform.

[TheBrooklynBaller]

I have seen you post on the impression board as well and to be honest reading the comments make's me realize one thing, I need to play the game for myself. I have played tons of games that people put down and piss on because of small things or even big things. NCAA 12 was bashed (and not even unreasonable bashing) but I played that game everyday for a year. I loved NCAA 12 but if I just read the comments I wouldn't have given the game a chance and like I said that negative comments about the game was warrented.

I would say rent it or play it at a friends house a judge for yourself because you have people that will play it just because it's Madden and you have people that bash it just because it's Madden. There have been some very good user reviews but at the end of the day it's up to you and what you like.

You have a good point. I played the demo and I wasn't that impressed though. Just value the opinions of the guys on here enough to help my decision. I mean that's what we're all here for right? To gain insight from guys who have different opinions whether good or bad who actually played the game already. I'm like many of the guys in here who expect some sort of change to warrant a purchase.... But I also see what your saying. Thanks.

[ABR173rd]

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Very well put man. While a 6.5 may be a littlle harsh I agree with your assessment 150 percent

I will second that, while the new physics addition is nice, the same Madden animations are definitely present. Not a huge deal breaker or super priority for myself as I am fine with it. But it definitely wasn't as big of a WOW factor as it was originally made out to be.

[La Verite]

My point was, anyone can spend their own money however they want.

Your quote, isn't it?

" If you're happy with the game then great - lucky you - but please don't dismiss others who aren't and categorise them as whiners or serial complainers. When a feature/gameplay mode that they've been using for the last x amount of years is removed it can be very frustrating."

Lol. That was a quote of a quote to the poster Moegames specifically. But thanks anyways

[assclown25]

I have 3 negatives that will make me return this game and be glad that NHL comes out in 2 wks.
A. Dont like the new Connect career- i want my old Franchise back so i can control multiple teams
B. Cant edit players one you start Connect Career and cant even put that player in new position ( example cant put LT at LG)
3. CPU trading is awful this yr- tried to trade with the Steelers ( i was Bengals) They needed a ROLB so i offered them mine whos a 87overall for a backup MLB 68overall and they declined it!

Anyways with as long as Madden has been out for the new consoles and as much EA takes from us every year i wouldnt expect a step backwards they have had time to make this right and its sad that they dont-probably reason why they will NEVER pass such great sports games like NBA2K series and MLB the Show series- unfort for us they just dont care bout the consumer! and im tired of hearing bout 3 yr plans! Truly hope next yrs is alot better cause im a HUGE football fan.
Hope you guys enjoy just not for me
Peace!

[radney]

What happened to the HDR lighting?

[DorianDonP]

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I have 3 negatives that will make me return this game and be glad that NHL comes out in 2 wks.
A. Dont like the new Connect career- i want my old Franchise back so i can control multiple teams
B. Cant edit players one you start Connect Career and cant even put that player in new position ( example cant put LT at LG)
3. CPU trading is awful this yr- tried to trade with the Steelers ( i was Bengals) They needed a ROLB so i offered them mine whos a 87overall for a backup MLB 68overall and they declined it!

Anyways with as long as Madden has been out for the new consoles and as much EA takes from us every year i wouldnt expect a step backwards they have had time to make this right and its sad that they dont-probably reason why they will NEVER pass such great sports games like NBA2K series and MLB the Show series- unfort for us they just dont care bout the consumer! and im tired of hearing bout 3 yr plans! Truly hope next yrs is alot better cause im a HUGE football fan.
Hope you guys enjoy just not for me
Peace!

I don't know if that's necessarily a bad thing.

What were the contracts looking like? Was the higher rated LB making a lot more than the lower rated guy? How old were each player? Was the MLB a high draft pick or prospect early in his career?

You don't typically see player for player trades in the NFL for various reasons.

[Jakeness23]

Does anyone know if they are planning on patching in the ability to edit players is CCM?

[maddenfan2324]

To me the real test is Madden 14 and that's the one I'm waiting for. If they can bring back all the lost features and polish the ones they have now with reworked line play, then for once EA will deliver on a real plan for Madden instead of continuing to wander in the desert of half-baked gimmicks.

So this 8.5 will hopefully be well deserved next year.

Great so we have to wait for another year of terrible madden to finally get a real version..

[maddenfan2324]

I have 3 negatives that will make me return this game and be glad that NHL comes out in 2 wks.
A. Dont like the new Connect career- i want my old Franchise back so i can control multiple teams
B. Cant edit players one you start Connect Career and cant even put that player in new position ( example cant put LT at LG)
3. CPU trading is awful this yr- tried to trade with the Steelers ( i was Bengals) They needed a ROLB so i offered them mine whos a 87overall for a backup MLB 68overall and they declined it!

Anyways with as long as Madden has been out for the new consoles and as much EA takes from us every year i wouldnt expect a step backwards they have had time to make this right and its sad that they dont-probably reason why they will NEVER pass such great sports games like NBA2K series and MLB the Show series- unfort for us they just dont care bout the consumer! and im tired of hearing bout 3 yr plans! Truly hope next yrs is alot better cause im a HUGE football fan.
Hope you guys enjoy just not for me
Peace!

I like how they made a big deal about having ton of screens. the home screen has everything but of course they include tabs across the top with the same menus on the home screen. what a waste of time and energy. I completely agree with you, the hype factor was way too much and its what i based my purchase on and i regret it. CCM is terrible and doesnt let you do anything you want even when their selling point was giving the user control of them playing the game the way they want...big EFFIN LIE! he reason you cant edit a single thing in the game is cuz all the stupid twitter feeds that have been scripted for the whole game. Players are traded to the same teams no matter what cuz if they werent the twitter feeds would be shot to hell and ea doesnt want their cover to be blown that they have created a scripted franchise and superstar mode as they pass it off as giving the user total control of their careers. they argue that they are intertwined this year when in fact all they did was place both under when menu.I am very disappointed with this years madden.I have been looking forward to this game for a year following every update. this game has really gone downhill when they began focusing on the "casual" gamer. NBA2K is a difficult game to learn yet I come back for it every year because it portrays realism.Madden physics engine is awesome and the game would have been perfect if it still had franchise mode and superstar mode separate with player editing still available and ncaa importing enabled=greatest madden ever..I dont even play all the team builder bs or play online cuz i can care less about [playing with people who onside kick every kickoff or run the same play everytime and I definately dont wana be using a team with random players from different teams on it...if i wana do that ill play fantasy football..WTF EA

[TheRealHST]

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Great so we have to wait for another year of terrible madden to finally get a real version..

This Madden isnt that terrible. Its good but not great and if some of you have been waiting for years for a good Madden you might as well move on in my opinion. If you cant see some good to at least play the game I dont see the point in waiting. You have All Pro 2k8 and NFL 2k5, so why wait?

[La Verite]

I like how they made a big deal about having ton of screens. the home screen has everything but of course they include tabs across the top with the same menus on the home screen. what a waste of time and energy. I completely agree with you, the hype factor was way too much and its what i based my purchase on and i regret it. CCM is terrible and doesnt let you do anything you want even when their selling point was giving the user control of them playing the game the way they want...big EFFIN LIE! he reason you cant edit a single thing in the game is cuz all the stupid twitter feeds that have been scripted for the whole game. Players are traded to the same teams no matter what cuz if they werent the twitter feeds would be shot to hell and ea doesnt want their cover to be blown that they have created a scripted franchise and superstar mode as they pass it off as giving the user total control of their careers. they argue that they are intertwined this year when in fact all they did was place both under when menu.I am very disappointed with this years madden.I have been looking forward to this game for a year following every update. this game has really gone downhill when they began focusing on the "casual" gamer. NBA2K is a difficult game to learn yet I come back for it every year because it portrays realism.Madden physics engine is awesome and the game would have been perfect if it still had franchise mode and superstar mode separate with player editing still available and ncaa importing enabled=greatest madden ever..I dont even play all the team builder bs or play online cuz i can care less about [playing with people who onside kick every kickoff or run the same play everytime and I definately dont wana be using a team with random players from different teams on it...if i wana do that ill play fantasy football..WTF EA

Good post. CCM coach off-line and the news feeds would've been my reason to get it. I like feeling like im in my own football world. So glad I rented it. Fun but limited. I can't even adjust the sliders in ccm coach.

[TheRealHST]

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I was also upset about not being to edit players. Then I thought how, in every sports game, I usually abuse editing and being able to edit players also killed little things like scouting and the draft. Why would I care about the draft or scouting when I could just edit my players later? I think not being able to just edit your players and give them whatever rating you want adds a challenge. So instead of screaming bloody murder im going to accept the challenge. :wink: