OS Radio: Madden NFL 12 Review Edition Tonight @ 8:30 EST!

[D Apocalypse]

yikes! ... don't think I would go that far. Gameplay wise it makes it's biggest jump since 05'. reduction of suction and improved tackling makes this a much better title.

Yeah seriously. This is NOT just a roster upgrade. I can honestly say that this is the best next-gen Madden since 08 with Vince Young on the cover...gameplay wise. I'm having a blast playing and am glad I got the early release because it reassures me that once I get the game Tuesday (or Monday night), I will be playing a solid game right out of the box. I'm sure that there will be a few patches that can iron out some things that I'm not even going to nitpick on but like I said. Out of the box, this is the best next-gen Madden ever.

[roadman]

Re: OS Radio: Madden NFL 12 Review Edition Tonight @ 8:30 EST!

Lets face it. This is the same game as last year with a roster update.

I haven't played my retail game, yet. Seems like you have.

You mean like DPP, franchise mode and zone defense tightening up were from last year.

Might need to take the game back if it's only a roster update.

Anyway, Madden has always had sliders to get the game you want. There hasn't been a game of Madden or for that matter, any sports game that I haven't adjusted sliders after opening the box.

A good balanced show.

Franchise mode alone should alone keep me engrossed for a long time. I think I will get used to the clunky interface.

[DanielDJohnson]

I liked how the second caller pointed out that this Madden game, while the best of the next generation systems, is being reviewed on a average a point, to a point and half lower than Madden 10 and 11. While this game is has a ton of flaws, no way is Madden 10 or 11 even close to being half as good as this game.

[ASUsideline]

Re: OS Radio: Madden NFL 12 Review Edition Tonight @ 8:30 EST!

yikes! ... don't think I would go that far. Gameplay wise it makes it's biggest jump since 05'. reduction of suction and improved tackling makes this a much better title.

If you listen to the show most guys are saying the game is the same as last year.

[TearsOfPurple]

Re: OS Radio: Madden NFL 12 Review Edition Tonight @ 8:30 EST!

If you listen to the show must guys are saying the game is the same as last year.

And I've read all the impressions on the stickies, and it sounds great. Plus I thought the demo itself was a lot better then Madden '11. You don't have to worry about me, all the franchise changes alone warrant my $45 (got a few discounts).

In the end, I could give 2 rats asses what everyone else thinks. I know I will be putting tons of hours into this years Madden.

[roadman]

Re: OS Radio: Madden NFL 12 Review Edition Tonight @ 8:30 EST!

If you listen to the show must guys are saying the game is the same as last year.

I listened too and they all said it's a good game, just not a sim game, yet.

[LingeringRegime]

Good show guys. I hope you make these more of a regular thing.

Great point about the suits vs. the developers. Devs get a bad rap far too much, it is unwarranted for the most part.

[D Apocalypse]

I listened too and they all said it's a good game, just not a sim game, yet.

I didn't get to listen to the whole show but one caller summed it up perfectly. I don't think EA is trying to create a game that's hardcore sim because a majority of the people that buy Madden are casual and have probably never even been to OperationSports. With that said, and like how others have said, there are always sliders that can make this game play as sim as possible. But for me, and I will keep saying this over and over, out of the box before any patches, this game is the most enjoyable Madden I've played since 08.

I don't agree how during the show they kept saying if you liked 11, you will love 12. I absolutely hated 11 because of the suction tackling and the poor running game especially compared to NCAA. The more I played 11, the more I hated it to the point I just stopped playing. With 12, the more I play, the more I am enjoying it with the improved running/blocking, graphics/lighting, etc.

[roadman]

Re: OS Radio: Madden NFL 12 Review Edition Tonight @ 8:30 EST!

I didn't get to listen to the whole show but one caller summed it up perfectly. I don't think EA is trying to create a game that's hardcore sim because a majority of the people that buy Madden are casual and have probably never even been to OperationSports. With that said, and like how others have said, there are always sliders that can make this game play as sim as possible. But for me, and I will keep saying this over and over, out of the box before any patches, this game is the most enjoyable Madden I've played since 08.

I don't agree how during the show they kept saying if you liked 11, you will love 12. I absolutely hated 11 because of the suction tackling and the poor running game especially compared to NCAA. The more I played 11, the more I hated it to the point I just stopped playing. With 12, the more I play, the more I am enjoying it with the improved running/blocking, graphics/lighting, etc.

I think you summed it up pretty much like I have.

I didn't like 11 very much either. One guy said he played 10 for 4 weeks, 11 for 2.5 weeks and sees more playing time with 12.

I see the same thing.

[ultralow36]

Re: OS Radio: Madden NFL 12 Review Edition Tonight @ 8:30 EST!

to many people are saying this guy said it this or that .....But what do you care if he like it or hate it ...forget what everybody else think you make up your own mind.......

[xylocaine]

Great show. Like the reviewers said Madden 12 is Madden 11.5.

I'm so frustrated! Please 2K bring out another FB game PLEASE. Or EA please do more than minor updates every year.

[ultralow36]

Re: OS Radio: Madden NFL 12 Review Edition Tonight @ 8:30 EST!

^^^^^^^dear god take that to the other football sub forum......do we really need another 2k crap in here

[D Apocalypse]

to many people are saying this guy said it this or that .....But what do you care if he like it or hate it ...forget what everybody else think you make up your own mind.......

Well this is what this website is for is to hear impressions from others and then you can form your own. So far as I expected, I'm seeing mixed reactions but for me, I absolutely love this game. If they can keep this gameplay next year with a few minor tweaks which I'm hoping they can fix with a patch this year and cross my fingers, improve next years presentation and have something like dare I say it, 2K5's, then it'll be the best Madden ever.

I haven't lined up for a Madden in a long time. It used to be a yearly thing for me and it wasn't just for getting the game but for also the experience and talking football with random fans. Tonight, I will be at my local Gamestop to pick up my copy.

[Gorsi]

Re: OS Radio: Madden NFL 12 Review Edition Tonight @ 8:30 EST!

i was soo excited about this game, and was pumped up, had it pre-ordered and everything.

Than I listen to these guys for an hour, and everything just dropped lol.

am still getting it, hoping to enjoy it.

[MrSimCity]

Appreciate the listen guys.

As I said on the show, Madden 12 is a good game, but clearly not without its fault and isn't all that different from M11.

It's a fun game, but I know echo the feelings of many when I say M11 should have been what M12 is.