Madden NFL 25 Review (360/PS3)

[Boilerbuzz]

Madden NFL 25 Review (360/PS3)

I like the Demo and from what I've read and witnessed, a lot of people seem to feel the same way. The retail version is very good. Give it a try.

Not to dispute that people like the demo, but you would be ignoring the waves of people that don't like the demo. And there are quite a few people that were, shall we say, unmoved by the demo. I'm not one that buys into the retail versions being noticeably better than the demo. I know how EA works and their demos are normally quite in line with the retail versions.

[ryan36]

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I guess I have gone off the deep end with Madden because this is just too funny to me, lol. IF your source is right and even M25 on new consoles is "skippable", that's just...I don't even know what to say.

After all the touting of being so prepared for the new consoles, 2+ years of development, hiring away Kolbe from The Show, the ease of the new tech, etc, there has to be somethings in that game to make it worth a buy, right?

I stand by what I said... it was just one person's opinion ... but they're pretty closely in tune with the game.

I'm a moderator , I wouldn't say it lightly. Let's leave it at that.

[Boilerbuzz]

I stand by what I said... it was just one person's opinion ... but they're pretty closely in tune with the game.

I'm a moderator , I wouldn't say it lightly. Let's leave it at that.

I can't confirm what you're saying and I trust it, but I'm very curious now. What I played at e3 was REALLY rough. Surprisingly so. So it wouldn't surprise me if what you're saying is justified. That's disappointing considering the promising aspects of gameplay I witnessed.

[Big FN Deal]

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I stand by what I said... it was just one person's opinion ... but they're pretty closely in tune with the game.

I'm a moderator , I wouldn't say it lightly. Let's leave it at that.

Just to be clear I wasn't questioning your source or saying the advice to skip it was funny, it was the thought that after all the hype surrounding EA's readiness, there not being enough to set M25 on the new consoles apart to even warrant a purchase was.

After seeing all the issues still present in M25 I wouldn't be surprised if new console M25 does fall flat, my heart hopes not but my head understands it's definitely possible, if not probable.

[Gorilla Glass]

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Not to dispute that people like the demo, but you would be ignoring the waves of people that don't like the demo. And there are quite a few people that were, shall we say, unmoved by the demo. I'm not one that buys into the retail versions being noticeably better than the demo. I know how EA works and their demos are normally quite in line with the retail versions.

Yeah well then we can't really discuss the same game, because the demo doesn't (INMO) play as good as the retail copy.

Its fun and sometimes rewarding playing on All-Madden. In the demo I could move the ball up and down the field, but not so much in the retail version. I've actually had to put my thinking cap on and be precise with my stick skills to move the ball, especially on third downs.
Its very good.

[SECElit3]

I like the Demo and from what I've read and witnessed, a lot of people seem to feel the same way. The retail version is very good. Give it a try.

The retail plays nothing like the demo

[Gorilla Glass]

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The retail plays nothing like the demo

Exactly...

[Boilerbuzz]

Yeah well then we can't really discuss the same game, because the demo doesn't (INMO) play as good as the retail copy.

Its fun and sometimes rewarding playing on All-Madden. In the demo I could move the ball up and down the field, but not so much in the retail version. I've actually had to put my thinking cap on and be precise with my stick skills to move the ball, especially on third downs.
Its very good.

But we've been down this road before with this game. And in my opinion, they make the game more of a challenge in ways that only cover up the deficiency. For example: bad pass coverage is fixed by dbs being able to move and turn at extraordinary rates as well as react to cuts instantly. Making up for really bad alignment and positioning.

What I'm saying is that it is not enough to have games produce realistic and challenging results. The challenge and results need to be borne out of true to life events. See what I'm saying?

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[Boilerbuzz]

Exactly...

We've been here before too. So, I will ask for specifics. Please describe, if you can, one key and tangible difference between the demo and retail that would convince a disgruntled Sim fan give it a try?

For the record, my plan was to get next gen. But now, all is up in the air. I've refused to buy it since the NFL deal until I saw certain features. But if I feel inclined, I may end that boycott.

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[Blackout863]

Played the early release copy on season ticket Just not a fan of this game. Online is full of the same old jerks who love to exploit cheat and glitch. Game play seems of. Wideouts still don't go for the ball aggressively and ball hawk is the worse. id give this game a 7. It has some replay value on sunday during the breaks of games or on a weekend with nothing to do. Id take the flaws of NCAA over this junk called madden. Ill pass on next gen till year 2 or 3 when the kinks are worked out

[La Verite]

Huh???

I took me a little time to read everything he wrote. And Chris is right......I used to skip right pass those LONG reviews. I need a "get to the point" review that still touches on all areas of the game. I don't know about anybody else but I don't have all day to sit and read a game review. This was long enough.

I like long reviews and I wish YR2 of his owner mode was explained more outside of Pete Carroll being fired. Do the commentators talk about your previous season, better yet, does it talk about the redskins defending their title? Stuff like that is what I'm looking for. The intelligence of the game, the continuity.

Either way, its Redbox rent time again.

[Gorilla Glass]

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We've been here before too. So, I will ask for specifics. Please describe, if you can, one key and tangible difference between the demo and retail that would convince a disgruntled Sim fan give it a try?

For the record, my plan was to get next gen. But now, all is up in the air. I've refused to buy it since the NFL deal until I saw certain features. But if I feel inclined, I may end that boycott.

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I think the biggest difference to me seems to be on the defensive side of the ball against the cpu.. They seem to zone better. They seem to key and bait a little more. The defense seems a little tighter overall.

I also like the challenge of attempting to move the ball, when the defense desires to blitz. It seems like they are shading the corners inside, forcing you to either scramble, force it or take the sack.

The game has its flaws but its fun overall.

[MontagueBall]

The game with proper sliders implemented is actually playable. The one major disappointment is, and this sounds nit-picky, but the teams with WHITE pants actually appear GRAY. The Miami Dolphins in real life have a clean all White look to their uniforms. I compared them to previous Dolphins uniforms in a Miami vs. Miami and sure enough, the new uniforms have Gray pants! It really ruins the game for me because it doesn't look like my team. This needs to be patched ASAP or the 'Early Release' will be the last time I play.

[victorkingchamp]

My biggest problem with Madden is the presentation. A few awkwardly animated cutscenes does not equal presentation.

Why are the replays done from such a weird camera angle?
Why no decent halftime show and weekly breakdown show? Nfl 2k did it.
Why has the commentary been lacking for so long? Nba 2k nails it.
Why no interactive sidelines? allpro 2k8 did it.
Why not show other key players taking the field, instead of the same 2 or 3 animations for the QB every game?
Where are the authentic stadium sounds?
Why not show players running into and out of the huddle?
When a RB or WR gets subbed out due to fatigue, why not show him signal to the sidelines for the backup?
Why don't the players ever toss the ball to the ref after plays?
Why are some of the tackle animations so cartoony
Where are mascots and cheerleaders?

Why can't EA do subtle animations for celebrations instead of the over the top cartoony ones that they use now? Just have the players high five, butt helmets, spike the ball..etc.

MLB The Show and Nba 2K both have gameplay issues but, their overall presentation of the sport allows ,me to be more forgiving. Madden is a mix of C+ gameplay and D- presentation IMO. I know a few people that are not fans of NBA2k13's gameplay but they love the presentation because it replicates the excitement of the sport.

TL DR version: If Maddens presentation was an A+ I could be more forgiving of its C+ gameplay. But Maddens presentation is worse than the gameplay.

[bxphenom7]

Not surprised with the score lol