Madden 18 Review

[CujoMatty]

Quote: Originally Posted by SmashMan

It's also possible that outside of the OS bubble, the lack of franchise improvements isn't a game-killing situation.

Blasphemy!!!!!!!!!! Hahaha

[ggsimmonds]

Generally children develop past egocentrism around the age of 6 or 7.

Egocentrism is defined as the inability to understand any perspective other than their own.

Some research suggests that people may struggle with egocentrism well into adulthood.

[extremeskins04]

Quote: Originally Posted by ggsimmonds

Generally children develop past egocentrism around the age of 6 or 7. Egocentrism is defined as the inability to understand any perspective other than their own. Some research suggests that people may struggle with egocentrism well into adulthood.

So because I disagree with the reviewer's opinion of the game that it's the best sports game ever created, does this mean I have Egocentrism?

[ggsimmonds]

Quote: Originally Posted by extremeskins04

So because I disagree with the reviewer's opinion of the game that it's the best sports game ever created, does this mean I have Egocentrism?

No, that is not why.

Its because you questioned whether the reviewer even played the game. Because anyone that played the game couldn't possibly come to such a conclusion.

It was mostly tongue in cheek though.

[Big FN Deal]

Quote: Originally Posted by apollon42

This review is absurd. Madden is the worst sports title out of all the major sports.

The most fitting post in this entire hilarious thread, imo, because if this is what the reviewer had stated, 1) The thread would probably be closed ASAP and 2) it would be demonized as Madden bashing, blind hate, agendas, etc, versus simply just one persons opinion.

It's odd to me that any hyperbolic statement like that can't be universally called out as at least uninformed. Again, even if it was a review calling M18 the worst game ever made, that's just as hyperbolic as this one. Unfortunately, for some reason, if it's pro-Madden some feel it's A OK but Madden critiques must be exposed and their measure taken, lmao.

OMFG!!!! Update: I wrote that first part before diving into the article:

Spoiler

"Annual sports franchises have to walk the tricky line of making incremental improvements to update a static game whose rules rarely change...."

"Each player moves like a world-class athlete rather than a robotic approximation of one..."

"Your position when throwing is far more important. In previous iterations, throwing across your body or off your back foot still often led to big plays, but ill-advised chucks lead to unfortunate results. Madden 18 forces you to use all five pass types — bullet, lob, touch, high, low — to find continued success, and it’s more engaging because of it..."

"All told, the heightened realism takes some time to get used to.."

"Once you get the hang of things, Madden 18 feels closer to true NFL play than any other video game..."

I have no intention of buying M18 new or paying full price but I'd preorder for $100 what he's describing.

Lastly the part that really jumped out at me:

Should you buy it?

Yes, if you even have a passing interest in football — or video game narratives — Madden NFL 18 is a must-buy.

ROFL, WTF? So someone has ZERO interest in football, not even a "passing interest" but they do at least have a passing interest in video game narratives, "must buy" Madden 18. Come the **** on, regardless of whatever you think about Madden, this review is hilarious.

[bucky60]

Quote: Originally Posted by therealsmallville

If it's deep enough for him, it really DOES equate to "deep" in his opinion lol that's how opinions work, and professional reviews are still opinions. Just opinions that reach more people. I agree on the worthless part. But I say that about every review & critique. When reviews come in that match YOUR perception of the game, they will also be worthless.

With no frame of reference, it's a knowledge-less review. Someone reviewing an RPG like Oblivion, saying it's the best RPG ever made, if it's the only RPG they've ever played, then their opinion lacks knowledge and ends up being useless.

[Walbeb]

Anyone who thinks this is the worst sports game on the Market must not be a hockey fan.

If Rammer had half the passion Rex seems to have NHL may not be the joke of all sports games.

[jfsolo]

Quote: Originally Posted by therealsmallville

ITT: we learn that reviews (opinions) are only good if they align with our own preconceived thoughts. Is it the best sports game ever made? I dunno, EA Access hasn't even been out 24 hours yet. But there's a possibility, and stay with me here, that this particular reviewer played some games and (gasp!) preferred the gameplay here over other sports gameplay he has tried. Yeah, he talks about a deep franchise, and true it needs to be deeper; but perhaps it's deep enough for him? At the end of the day, it's just an opinion. But the reactions remind me of something Roadman said a while back regarding Longshot: "if I end up liking it, nobody here will hear about it from me." Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports

Thank You.