[Evan_OS]

I definitely see this year's Madden as a considerable improvement from M11'.

Franchise saw a considerable upgrade that was really needed. They brought in player roles, consistency rating, confidence rating, and a couple of other things that helped you get an idea of how a player was without actually watching him play. A new interface that I personally liked with the background being the next game's site. Free agency bidding was a little arcadish, but changed the pace made it feel interesting.

Gameplay wise, I'm nor complaining or complementing. Some things I like, somethings I don't like. The run blocking has once again improved from M11, to where it looks like you can actually, effectively run the ball. Pretty much from 06'-10' running the ball was really unheard of and hard to do unless you were in goaline (for me anyway).

Presentation gets an A- from me. I think they got most of it right. Camera angles we're great and the intro for each game was nice. I would like it when players are introduced that they should state what they do for star players, even if they are not star caliber. For example, if my above average starter comes into the game I want you to announce all his info as if he was Tom Brady, not "your starting quarterback", next..

All in all, I would say this was a good year for Madden football. Could of been better in areas, but let's face it, it could be a whole LOT worse.