Madden Superstar Mode an Exercise in Awful

[RaychelSnr]

Have you played Madden NFL 09's Superstar Mode yet? If not, consider yourself one of the lucky ones that hasn't had to endure the pain just yet, at least according to Wil McCombs. McCombs examines the mode in his article, Madden Superstar Mode an Exercise in Awful.

"Perhaps I’m both a sadist and a masochist. Is there really any other explanation?

Every year, I devote just a little bit of time to Madden’s Superstar mode. Not because I really think that I will enjoy it. No sir. I do it simply, because it is so brutal. But why, you ask, do I immerse myself in this agony, even for a moment? I have a two-part answer."

[kblu54]

Absolutely right... Complete waste of hard drive space

[DocHolliday]

Re: Madden Superstar Mode an Exercise in Awful

I havent tried it yet because I heard its gonna e awful and they didnt work on it.

Its a shame because its a great idea that would be awesome if executed properly.

[rellix1]

They didn't change it one bit between 07, 08 and 09.

It's terribly boring, and only bearable if you somehow create a stellar athlete from the get go - that way you are having amazing games. The only position I've found tolerable are RB and (sometimes) QB, but even that's a pain.

[rellix1]

Forgot to mention: if you do create a stellar athlete, which again is the only way to enjoy your play - well, you're going to be in the hall of fame within 2 years because your player is so good.

mmm realism.

[JBH3]

I'm with you...!

Superstar is a freaking joke. It's the most mundane experience. Your right I would rather run face first into a brick wall...At least I would get a cool "numbing" feeling.

[walliworld]

I totally agree, they could spend time on Presentation and better gameplay. It's a great idea, but it needs so much work which they obviously don't care about.

I think they put alot of Quantity and not Quality into their games.

[Heshi]

Re: Madden Superstar Mode an Exercise in Awful

The idea is great and I'd really like a good game of First Person Football... MLB's RTTS mode is boring as well and I play it over and over... even gave NCAA's Campus Legend a shot. I do agree that Madden's not doing it right.

Who remembers the great "Libero Grande"?

[thejake]

Re: Madden Superstar Mode an Exercise in Awful

I had a lot of fun in ncaa campus legend this year as a RB. I can't get into madden's though. I never have been able to get a decent 40 time either on that stupid mini game so my 99 rated overall player from ncaa got drafted in the 3rd round.

[adembroski]

Can't argue with you. I think it has potential as an idea, and one must give credit to Madden for the idea, but like so many other modes, it was created then left to collect dust. It needs a serious overhaul if it's ever to be worth it's disk space.

[DubTrey1]

Had potential, now - it's just another "feature" to stamp on the back of the box. Trash it a like you did the Madden Cards EA and focus on the field and gameplay.

[BSanders]

They need to improve on the mode but I enjoy Campus Legend and love playing RTTS, I think it comes down to what you want.... Franchise mode gives you the option to run everything if don't enjoy sitting out plays or controlling one player. I do agree with some points you made and in my opinion Superstar mode needs to be more like NCAA or RTTS..

[mmceld1]

I found out you can change the play in practice mode by pressing timeout before the snap. It still doesnt help its case though

[SA1NT401]

agree 100% and have always said it should be scrapped and thrown out all together. COMPLETE waste of space where they could focus elsewhere.

[beardofspock]

Re: Madden Superstar Mode an Exercise in Awful

I enjoy it
*shrug*