Madden NFL 11 Title Update #5 Available Now, Post Impressions Here (PS3, 360)

[Senator Palmer]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Title Update #5 Available Now, Post Impressions Here (PS3, 360)

I am step closer to picking up the game. How are the broken tackles?

Infinitely better. There is a such thing a solo tackle now. It is very... how can I put this... NCAA-ish as far as tackling and how guys fill and pursue. You'll still see the broken or missed tackle, but it's in a much more realistic way.

One prime gauge I use is the ISO play. I play as the MLB and in NCAA when I would take on the fullback and force the play back inside, the backside backer would fill and make the tackle. Before this patch, if I would fill in Madden, the backside backer would be nowhere to be found -- either knocked on his butt or I don't know -- and if he did try to make the play, sometimes he'd get the tackle, but more often that should happen, he would get shrugged off.

Now, I can rely on my cpu teammates to make the play.

[at23steelers]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Title Update #5 Available Now, Post Impressions Here (PS3, 360)

I played a kid today who was the Cowboys, and subbed in Dez and Romo. I was the Steelers, and he just kept throwing screens to Jones or deep to Bryant. Out of the attempts downfield, 3 were INT, and 1 was a big gain for him. The spotlight feature works better now, with the deep coverages, and the defenders react better to the screens. Although, he did score 2, almost 3 TD's off of kickoffs, so it seems to be worse.

[Tyrant8RDFL]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Title Update #5 Available Now, Post Impressions Here (PS3, 360)

If you're Human playing against the CPU, the CPU zone is indeed better. Not over the top, unrealistically, better imo, but the CPU defenders play their areas and track receivers better. It's not quite as easy to throw into holes on those dig routes. The LB or safety will not just stand there anymore while the pass is completed.

When you are on defense, I have noticed that my defenders track the ball in the air better. They make strafe and make better plays on deep passes wheras there were times when they would stand with their back to the play while the opposing receiver leapt 6 feet in the air to snap it. Here, it is more evened out. The flats are also defended better. The CPU doesn't throw a quick out against cover 2 and turn it up field with ease anymore.

Thank you for this info. This is great news. All I needed was for the defense to play better, and from what you posted it sounds just like what I needed to read.

Again thanks

[CreatineKasey]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Title Update #5 Available Now, Post Impressions Here (PS3, 360)

Zones play shorter overall. It's an improvement. Short drags against cover 2 are not such a great idea anymore.

[ryan36]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Title Update #5 Available Now, Post Impressions Here (PS3, 360)

just picked it up. played all pro no slider tweaks , no roster updates, and gameplay balance seems to be much better

[DirtyJerz32]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Title Update #5 Available Now, Post Impressions Here (PS3, 360)

just picked it up. played all pro no slider tweaks , no roster updates, and gameplay balance seems to be much better

Good to hear from a mod. Ps3 or 360? Anyone with ps3 know if they fixed the replay length issue?

[ryan36]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Title Update #5 Available Now, Post Impressions Here (PS3, 360)

im on ps3...but I only played a qtr and a half..***nning game is less "automatic." But bear in mind I hadn't played ANY post patch Madden...but I'm starting a Broncos franchise (no roster updates, I bought it used so I can take it back); I'll chime in after a couple games.

Spoiler

Still hate the commentary. Should've kept Tom Hammond, until Gus was integrated in a less half-baked way. The silences kill the fun for me.

[iAM-IncReDiBLe-]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Title Update #5 Available Now, Post Impressions Here (PS3, 360)

they didn't fix the replays. Its still shortened.

[ryan36]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Title Update #5 Available Now, Post Impressions Here (PS3, 360)

Ok, so after playing play now...franchise ,etc...I just can't get into this game. Offense no longer dominates- but it just.plain.bores.me

Maybe next year?

I'm thinking I'll get m10 that game was fun to me. I guess I'm not "hardcore"

[DirtyJerz32]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Title Update #5 Available Now, Post Impressions Here (PS3, 360)

Thanks for the info guys. I was really close to trading this but, realized I already own the games that I want. So I'm gonna fire this bad boy up again.

[ryan36]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Title Update #5 Available Now, Post Impressions Here (PS3, 360)

Jerz, they've fixed a lot. I give Ian and co. credit, but until the commentary/presentation factor is better- I'm just not gonna get into this. It's funny because I feel that I would love the game if it were just more immersive.

[iAM-IncReDiBLe-]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Title Update #5 Available Now, Post Impressions Here (PS3, 360)

The only reason i play is because of my online franchise.

[DirtyJerz32]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Title Update #5 Available Now, Post Impressions Here (PS3, 360)

Jerz, they've fixed a lot. I give Ian and co. credit, but until the commentary/presentation factor is better- I'm just not gonna get into this. It's funny because I feel that I would love the game if it were just more immersive.

Just fired it up.

I can't tell the d is tightened up. Also, with that being said the CPU has more less short throws and I've seen Ben hit the 10/15 yd outs and posts. So far so good.

[jazztrumpet5]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Title Update #5 Available Now, Post Impressions Here (PS3, 360)

Still wondering if there's any sim stat weirdness post-patch. I'd hate to download the thing and end up with 16 1,900 yard runners per season.

[Giants4Natic]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Title Update #5 Available Now, Post Impressions Here (PS3, 360)

Jerz, they've fixed a lot. I give Ian and co. credit, but until the commentary/presentation factor is better- I'm just not gonna get into this. It's funny because I feel that I would love the game if it were just more immersive.

I usually play music when playing Madden so commentary means nothing to me. All I care is that the game on the field is good and sim like. And this is solid on the field for me.

I cannot go into a game thinking that I can only play it based on the commentators