NEW Madden 17 Tackle Battle Video

[DeuceDouglas]

I liked the hurdle. Not trying to read too much into it is interesting that it goes out of its way to not actually show the mechanic.

[Cowboy008]

Quote: Originally Posted by mestevo

Like how he's holding the ball. RG is maybe the most interesting bit here, pulls left and thought he ran into the LT but seems to assist (can see the 'bending him backwards, digging in heels' animation after he engages). Wonder if that was intended to seal the edge or if he should have cleared the line and tried for a LB. I've never once gotten benefit from the backjuke/hesitation, so honestly looking forward to some of these prompts to help change my own habits.

After watching it a few more times it looks like Gurley doesn't even do a back juke.

[Gilley]

Quote: Originally Posted by mpkron1

Good luck guys i'm done with madden and will be making a transation to nba2k...this feature single handledly destroyed madden 17 for me...Probably 95% of the feedback i've read on this feature was negative, it changes the whole landscape of the game and makes it unbearable to play..Off to 2k gl guys.

Tell me you're just being sarcastic...

[DeuceDouglas]

Quote: Originally Posted by mestevo

RG is maybe the most interesting bit here, pulls left and thought he ran into the LT but seems to assist (can see the 'bending him backwards, digging in heels' animation after he engages). Wonder if that was intended to seal the edge or if he should have cleared the line and tried for a LB.

Just noticed this too. He looks like he's supposed to be pulling around the edge but abandons that to head straight for his assignment which appears to be the linebacker just ends up running straight into the back of the tackle.

[Kodii Rockets]

Quote: Originally Posted by SageInfinite

Yeah personally I'd rather have the button mash be the tackle battle, but that's just me...... Should be interesting, I'm not soured by this....

You're definitely not the only one bruh.

But agreed, instead of bashing, I'd rather take the wait and see approach. Rex and the squad has me cautiously optimistic.

[bcruise]

Personally I find the button mash to be the most tedious, pointless mechanic in video games. Not just sports video games. The analog stick swirl would be first but it's basically never used anymore (and it's a good thing because that actually ruined controllers (and thumbs/palms of hands!) back in the Mario Party days.

Given the choice between the two I'd much rather have a random, single button press than just mindlessly tapping the hell out of a button. Takes me completely out of the flow of a game when I have to shift all my focus to hammering on the controller.

I'm not a huge fan of QTE's either (especially when they're overused - and there is definitely the possibility of that happening with tackle battles), but again, I much prefer that to the alternative.

[SolidSquid]

Quote: Originally Posted by bcruise

Personally I find the button mash to be the most tedious, pointless mechanic in video games. Not just sports video games. The analog stick swirl would be first but it's basically never used anymore (and it's a good thing because that actually ruined controllers (and thumbs/palms of hands!) back in the Mario Party days. Given the choice between the two I'd much rather have a random, single button press than just mindlessly tapping the hell out of a button. Takes me completely out of the flow of a game when I have to shift all my focus to hammering on the controller. I'm not a huge fan of QTE's either (especially when they're overused - and there is definitely the possibility of that happening with tackle battles), but again, I much prefer that to the alternative.

I'd rather have neither and let the ratings play out, but if I had to choose I'd say button mash bc it's a better "simulation" of driving your legs to make or break a tackle.

[SageInfinite]

Quote: Originally Posted by bcruise

Personally I find the button mash to be the most tedious, pointless mechanic in video games. Not just sports video games. The analog stick swirl would be first but it's basically never used anymore (and it's a good thing because that actually ruined controllers (and thumbs/palms of hands!) back in the Mario Party days. Given the choice between the two I'd much rather have a random, single button press than just mindlessly tapping the hell out of a button. Takes me completely out of the flow of a game when I have to shift all my focus to hammering on the controller. I'm not a huge fan of QTE's either (especially when they're overused - and there is definitely the possibility of that happening with tackle battles), but again, I much prefer that to the alternative.

Just simulates a struggle in a better way for me. Feels less random. I respect you POV though....