Chris' Review of Madden NFL 11

[RaychelSnr]

I was just getting at the review part. I mean I had the game early too, but not long enough to review it, only to base my opinion so far. I think you should have a game for at least 2 weeks before a real solid review.

Unfortunately, that's not how the game review process works. It's great to have an idealized version of how things should work, but reviews have to be posted in a timely fashion or the people simply go elsewhere for it. That's the unfortunate reality, but that's just how it is.

[Bumbles]

Re: Chris' Review of Madden NFL 11

Thanks for the review, I would like to see more focus on gameplay issues and also online gameplay though; in particular I'd like much more info in sports game reviews on realisim-simulation aspects and the great bugaboo of sports games- "money plays." Really, I think you guys at OS could do a get together for big game release reviews and really beat on games to try and expose gameplay weaknesses.

[Crimsontide27]

Re: Chris' Review of Madden NFL 11

A few days, considering I'm basically getting backroom deals to get my hands on a retail copy this early I don't want to really divulge too much on how/where/when I got the deal so as to protect my 'source'

Serious question for ya. The people here at OS do a great service for all sports games by hosting sites and boards for everyone to talk about, which is like free advertising for them.

Why is it that Joe Casual from Podunk, Illinois can get Madden and NCAA 2 weeks before release, yet yall can only get them a day or 2 in advance? There are numerous people on these boards that have these titles well in advance, work out something with them to get you a copy as well if the gaming companies wont provide you a copy.

[Klocker]

Re: Chris' Review of Madden NFL 11

Thanks for the review, I would like to see more focus on gameplay issues and also online gameplay though; in particular I'd like much more info in sports game reviews on realisim-simulation aspects and the great bugaboo of sports games- "money plays." Really, I think you guys at OS could do a get together for big game release reviews and really beat on games to try and expose gameplay weaknesses.

Every game has flaws. Why is it Madden needs to have every flaw beaten out of it before release especially if the overall play experience is considerEd great fun?

[jyoung]

Re: Chris' Review of Madden NFL 11

Yeah based on the demo, 7/10 is about what I would give Madden 11.

They just didn't follow up on the success of last season like I thought they would and spent too much time on worthless features like Gameflow and Strategy Pad.

[Feldman_oten]

IGN says ncaa is better, which i'm gonna agree. they gave an 8.5 and gave madden an 8. HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

[NBASLAM2001]

Re: Chris' Review of Madden NFL 11

Good write-up, though while you critique the Madden Franchise mode you say NCAA is the better game? NCAA's Dynasty/Franchise is literally unplayable.

[Randiesel75]

@NBASLAM2001 - Although I have never had issues (not yet) with my NCAA 11 OD, I do understand there are some issues that plague some ODs to the point they are unplayable. However, when its working, you have to admit it is light years ahead of Madden. The focus on Madden this year was game play, which is why the franchise mode has had no refresh, which it so desperately needs.

[PantherBeast_OS]

Re: Chris' Review of Madden NFL 11

Chris nice review bro. You didn't over do it and didn't under do it. You was straight to the point and direct with with your review. Most sites will just ramble on about this and that. But didn't see you mention anything about gameflow/gameplan. But that's okay. You went to the heart of the matter which was gameplay and locomotion. Why Gameflow was one of the biggest features this year for madden 11. I think locomotion was the biggest one of them all. I like your opinion on the special team blocking and all. Tho I did have one kick return for a TD in the demo. Punt return blocking is somewhat awful. But overall bro good review. Enjoy it very much.

[PantherBeast_OS]

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Chris, nice write-up. Much of the stuff touched on last night during the call.

Rashad, I am not seeing this, at least not in the demo when playing the Jets. After consistent runs I am nervous to call any PA as I am usually sacked. Like someone touched upon in one of the reviews, part of this is with the user view. By the time the WR HUD is up, it often too late for me to make any good decisions.

Well in the demo I didn't have that much trouble getting sack when doing PA. The AI would get to me sometimes when I did PA. But most of the time my Oline pretty much did their job blocking the AI long enough for me to find a WR or throw it away. PA on madden 11 demo is no where near as bad as it is in ncaa 11. In NCAA 11 when you do a PA. Most of the time the AI will be right on top of you ready to sack you before the aniamation is done for you to throw it. So I would take madden 11 demo PA over NCAA PA any day of the week. But like Chris said in his review. This is something that can be patched if EA finds it been a hugh problem with fans complaining about it.

[coolbreez35]

Re: Chris' Review of Madden NFL 11

Im sorry but this whole game needs a reboot after playing the retail copy now for about 3hrs I am really piss#12 off I wasted my money ncaa and another football game is better pointblank......boy wait until yall see the punt returns wtf.......def well there is none......what did this company do for the whole year....it dang sure was not building madden 11

[coolbreez35]

Re: Chris' Review of Madden NFL 11

Im sorry but this whole game needs a reboot after playing the retail copy now for about 3hrs I am really piss#12 off I wasted my money ncaa and another football game is better pointblank......boy wait until yall see the punt returns wtf.......def well there is none......what did this company do for the whole year....it dang sure was not building madden 11 ........nice review chris on point bro.....

[bullitt_711]

im not following ncaa 11 is the best football game ever but madden 11 is trailing it but only slightly and it's the best madden ever, is that what he/you said?

[Dixie353]

Great review, I own NCAA 11 and played the finished version of Madden 11 over a week now. (I have connections) and I must agree with Chris NCAA is far better an experience than Madden 11. I agree with your evaluation of the Franchise Modes - stale and out dated. I do like the additions - Crowd chants, Coordinator cams, replay cams (although NCAA has better reply cams in my opinion), surprise there was no half time show? 2K had the full presentation package why can't Madden?

[UNC_Pete]

Re: Chris' Review of Madden NFL 11

Great review but if you want the best on the field gameplay pop in APF 2k8..