Madden has along way to go
 

After watching NFL and playing Madden 09 then playing NBA 2k9 I realized what is wrong with Madden



(A.I.)
1.The Players need Tendencies just like Basketball games.Vince Young plays the same as Tom Brady.

2.Play Calling needs a reworking it's almost horrible.It should be based on the teams playing style,Coaches,and situation of the game.

3.Adapting...There is none whatsoever....After Halftime it should be game plan changes if things aren't going correctly.

4.Mismatches...The cpu doesn't recognize them on either side of the ball...The cpu should exploit your weaknesses

5.Audibles,hot routes,adjustments,etc... The cpu needs to use alot more especially a smart qb when they see a mismatch or a blitz coming.

(Gameplay)
1.The WR/DB interaction needs an overhaul.....They need to fight for position on passing plays they just run right by each other.

2.(Blocking) OL/DL interaction.....Blocking is horrid.....players block the wrong person and it's usually not a very good block either....OL needs to form more of a pocket

3.Robo QB....My problem is when players are running around and throwing perfect passes along with pressure on the cpu and they're making perfect passes.

4.Short yardage runs....It needs to be more of who has a better push up front rather than blocking...which is where pile ups come into affect

5.Pile ups...There is none whatsoever.....It should be numerous pile ups throughout the game for ex...Kickoff returns,Fumbles,Short Yardage runs,and Goaline runs

6.Ratings....They really need to distinguish a 73 WR from a 96 WR....73 OL vs. a 96 OL,73 QB vs. 96 B,etc....

7.Team Play Styles and Tempo.....Every team should have a certain play style and tempo that they try to establish like for example Colts Run N Gun vs. The Bears grind it out

(Graphics,Animations,Presentation)
1.Crowd is bad Look wise and sound wise

1st is looks

There is no merchandise,game signs around the stadium,and also the crowd stands the whole time....The crowd should sit and they should stand when a big play errupts or it's crunch time.

Example cheese heads in Green Bay it should be team specific for Merchandise,signs,etc...
http://www.packersgameday.com/pictur...02/stands5.jpg

2nd Sound
It should be very loud in the stadium when it's a big game,close game,etc...

Also add chants like M-V-P-(Certain players),OVERRATED,J-E-T-S- JETS JETS JETS,etc.....

2.Sidelines and endzones....It's just not enough people on the field..Players,Camera man,reporters,Coaches,security,Cheerleaders,etc...

3.Interactive Sidelines...They really need these for when players get hit out of bounds,big play reactions,touch down celebrations,etc...

4.Big Game recongnition-Monday night Football,Sunday night Football,Primetime game,Thursday night Football,Thanksgiving Day,Two Powerhouses,Playoffs,etc.... They should reciever special presentation and coverage and all of them should be covered in a different manner

5.Halftime Highlights and advice for 2nd half sucess,2 minute warning Gamebreaks and Game highlights,Post Game coverage

6.Animations need alot of improvement for example sideline catching

7.On Field Refs,Chain Gain,Field Dedgration,Weather Effects,Injury Carts

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So basically we need a whole new game...or at least a re-vamped one?

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Re Vamped for sure

The QB's are way too fast also and to go along with Robo QB ruins the game.Also the deep ball is cheese because it's no animation except the reciever puts his hands up and the ball ends up in his hands

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Best decision I've made since joining narcotics anonymous was trading in madden for nba 2k9

It may have even been a better decision than going to NA *skips meeting tonight and doesnt answer sponsor's calls*

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I keep saying it over and over again, but Phil, Ian, Animator, etc. seem to think Madden's already a great game. I'm not sure we're ever going to get a football game that approaches The Show or NBA2k9, so long as Tiburon is in charge. What a fu$%ing shame.

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The problem is that Ian already thinks Madden 09 was a great game. Madden 09 is many things but "great" isn't one of them.

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I couldn't agree more. I was thinking to myself the other day what does Madden really do well. I can't honestly think of one thing this game does well and doesn't need changed.

When you look at a game like NFL 2K5 atleast it had things that were great like graphics, presentation and real animations and gang tackling. What does Madden have that's so great? I use to always buy both and prefered Madden for the online play but now the game just leaves a sour taste in my mouth.

The gameplay in Madden is nothing but finding 1 or 2 glitched plays that works 90% of the time. There is no real user control to any of the moves including running and receiving.

Online is just a cheese fest with no huddle and someone running 2 or 3 plays the whole game. Offline, well I'm no expert because I play online but with all the freezing, screwed up things in franchise, boring atmosphere and a robo QB how could someone enjoy that.

This whole game needs scrapped! There is nothing here to hold onto any longer. A 11 year old modified engine from the PS1 has no appeal left.