Madden NFL 10 Review

[Darkeus]

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Anybody see Gamespot gave it a 7.5?

[rondoman]

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Could just be me, but I think some people are WAY too hung up on the score, and didn't read the review.

READ first, then look at the score.

Typical Operation Sports.

Just like the review for NCAA football.

The OS way:
Let's give a good honest review of the game, and then give it a higher score then expected after reading the review. That way, the people that come to this site get a good review, but we also please the dev's with a high score that doesn't mesh with the actual review.

[Jimbo68]

Of course, as soon as I complain that the IGN head to head PS3 vs 360 comparison wouldn't probably be available for a couple of weeks, they go and post it today, a day before Madden is officially released. Clap, clap!

And as people have stated earlier, the two games are indeed essentially the same. So I'll flip a coin to decide if I want to get the PS3 or 360 version. So many choices in life!

[soxnut1018]

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Typical Operation Sports.

Just like the review for NCAA football.

The OS way:
Let's give a good honest review of the game, and then give it a higher score then expected after reading the review. That way, the people that come to this site get a good review, but we also please the dev's with a high score that doesn't mesh with the actual review.

Um... no one is forcing you to read it.

[umd]

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As I said before, after I played Madden 09 awhile, I felt that 09 was way over rated.

And that is all that counts for me, is me.

This.

[roadman]

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No. I was saying (imo) he fell into the same hole a lot of reviewers seem to when judging Madden; overlooking much of what he should've been critical of simply because this is the only football game on the market and we all love/need football. As Rocky alluded to earlier, because of NFL exclusivity I can see where it's difficult to judge the game properly.

It's a difficult thing to articulate but here goes: I don't know what standard Madden should be held to. It's the only sports game where there's literally no competition. So in some ways I'd think a reviewer would have to judge the game in part by using an admittedly subjective set of rules, extrapolating what should be expected of a football game. While also using how other sports games in other genres have progressed as a loose measurement. One thing's for sure - we sure as hell shouldn't be pointing to 5yr old last gen football games as some standard. Nor should Madden's poor showing so far next gen be the only thing the game should be measured against. I think that's a big reason why reviews are all over the place; because so many reviewers look at the game and are thankful it doesn't suck - instead of having some standard it should be held to

I understand what you are saying, but I just don't fell a reviewer goes into a review of a game and tries to compare it to a game that came out 5 yrs ago or a few years ago.

I believe they compare it with other Maddens and if they truly like the feel of the game.

Let's take a look at the basketball games.

I don't see too many reviewers talking about the other game. They talk about what's new and improved with the game they are reviewing and if it's better than prior years. I don't know, but I don't see too many reviews where a reviewer will claim that 2k basketball is better than NBA Live.

I think you need to step inside the shoes of a game reviewer instead of a sim player.

Just my thoughts.

[19]

Good stuff Steve. I can't wait for this game tomorrow.

[ofdman]

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I was excited for this game until reading through this thread. Seems its going to be another year of one step forward, two steps back.

Or...is it?

MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

[swaldo]

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Exactly.

Although I'd go so far as to say people are too hung up on REVIEWS, period.

Either way, this one was very well written and very fair. So good job to Steve!

LOL, you'd be in here screaming bloody murder if he rated it a 6.

[LAKE4742]

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LOL, you'd be in here screaming bloody murder if he rated it a 6.

And why not? How long have you been playing videogames? Do you think Madden 10 deserves a 6?

[BlackRome]

I can wait. I will actually rent Madden this year before picking it up.

It's amazing to me that the game has been slowed down and that's supposed to be a good thing.

The game of football is not getting slower. It's getting faster.

I'm sorry but from the demo one of the fastest backs in the league seemed as if he was stuck in mud.

[roadman]

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I can wait. I will actually rent Madden this year before picking it up.

It's amazing to me that the game has been slowed down and that's supposed to be a good thing.

The game of football is not getting slower. It's getting faster.

I'm sorry but from the demo one of the fastest backs in the league seemed as if he was stuck in mud.

There are 5 different speed options.

[Playmakers]

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Awesome review man....

I can't waite to get the game this weekend. One thing i love hearing is that ratings truly matter. I'm huge fan of ratings being a major factor in game play and it appears Madden 10 is going to allow me to do some incredible individual game play tweaks (sliders) this year for myself.

I haven't enjoyed the game or played it that much in the last 3 years. So, Madden 10 for me is going to be very refreshing after reading all the positive reviews.

Thanks!

[maximusrex1979]

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I can wait. I will actually rent Madden this year before picking it up.

It's amazing to me that the game has been slowed down and that's supposed to be a good thing.

The game of football is not getting slower. It's getting faster.

I'm sorry but from the demo one of the fastest backs in the league seemed as if he was stuck in mud.

You're just an arcade like player. Madden wasn't made for you.

[NEWYORICAN]

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I wish that someone argumentate about why Madden deserves a 9; I think that OS review is great becouse He highlight weakness of the game; from that POV the review is great as usual. What really bothers me is the score 9. I mean after reading the review I was expecting a 8.1 - 8.5 score, becouse there are no excuse about some lazyness of EA. 9 is for great games and M10 is not.
It's fun? Maybe....

IMHO EA just put crap games on the market and the worst part is that their producer (and some part of the community) are hyped (reading their blog on twitter) by those review rates. Are we seriuous?

http://www.gametrailers.com/user-movie/why-apf-2k8-is-the-best-part/100198

I just wish that EA/NFL let 2K develop their own game so we can have an alternate take on football gaming.
Now EA think that they passed NFL 2k5??? So let them develop NFL 2k11 and we'll have a decent competitor...Oh I guess I know who'll be the winner ^_^

Regards

That APF video was cool!...Now that's simulation football!!

peace