Madden NFL 13 Video Review (RateSports)

[RateSports]

I am considered by many to be a 2K/Natural Motion fanboy. All I really am is someone who wants simulation football.

Having said that, Madden NFL 13 truly delivers it. Check out my video review.


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[Stampede_94]

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I am considered by many to be a 2K/Natural Motion fanboy. All I really am is someone who wants simulation football.

Having said that, Madden NFL 13 truly delivers it. Check out my video review.


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I needed this! Thank you!

[Big FN Deal]

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I think this was a very well done video review which I enjoyed watching and listening to, kudos. However, I disagree with your scores with the exception of graphics, which have been the best thing by far about next-gen Madden for years, imo.

I can't see rating any of that other stuff higher than a 7, maybe 6.5 because there is just too much left undone and even the positives seem incomplete. I don't understand a 9 out of 10 overall rating unless "10" is meant to be the best Madden to date, opposed to the best NFL football video game to date.

On my 10 point scale, the latter would be the pinnacle and Madden 13 doesn't seem like 1 point away from that, imo. Considering how games like The Show and NBA2k are using real time presentation, that alone makes the presentation in M13, seem archaic and a 6.5 at best, imo.

If I had to give an overall score using my 1-10 scale, at this point I would say M13 is a 7 at best due to graphics driving up the average. I don't see how it could get a rating much higher considering the issues with player movement, blocking representation including OL/DL, unpolished network broadcast presentation which is not being synced well as a compliment to commentary, AI, player ratings and a lack of User customization options.

[RateSports]

I think this was a very well done video review which I enjoyed watching and listening to, kudos. However, I disagree with your scores with the exception of graphics, which have been the best thing by far about next-gen Madden for years, imo.

I can't see rating any of that other stuff higher than a 7, maybe 6.5 because there is just too much left undone and even the positives seem incomplete. I don't understand a 9 out of 10 overall rating unless "10" is meant to be the best Madden to date, opposed to the best NFL football video game to date.

On my 10 point scale, the latter would be the pinnacle and Madden 13 doesn't seem like 1 point away from that, imo. Considering how games like The Show and NBA2k are using real time presentation, that alone makes the presentation in M13, seem archaic and a 6.5 at best, imo.

If I had to give an overall score using my 1-10 scale, at this point I would say M13 is a 7 at best due to graphics driving up the average. I don't see how it could get a rating much higher considering the issues with player movement, blocking representation including OL/DL, unpolished network broadcast presentation which is not being synced well as a compliment to commentary, AI, player ratings and a lack of User customization options.

Well said. My 10 scale is based on football video games (2K5 receiving a 10).

[PacMan3000]

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Cool review. I enjoyed it.

But since you say you're a 2K5 fan, don't you feel Madden 13's presentation (I guess visual presentation as opposed to audio sounds/presentation) is quite lacking? I don't have the game yet, but I'm worried that the constant repeated cut-scenes post-play (and there only seems to be about 4 of them) will make the game get old far too quickly.

Not that we play sports games for cut-scenes, but to me, it's a factor when it comes to presentation and overall immersion.

[adfletch71]

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This is laughable!!! Yes Madden has improved, but a 9/10 in gameplay? Are u serious? They can't even get a good pass interference for offense and defense properly yet, and the OL/DL is ok at times. We still missing NFL penalties. The challenge and replays system are a joke still. Really, consider what simulation football is not just Madden football. We do have other games in the past that did represent well. Madden is getting there, but it has a way too go.

[TeamHawkins]

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This is laughable!!! Yes Madden has improved, but a 9/10 in gameplay? Are u serious? They can't even get a good pass interference for offense and defense properly yet, and the OL/DL is ok at times. We still missing NFL penalties. The challenge and replays system are a joke still. Really, consider what simulation football is not just Madden football. We do have other games in the past that did represent well. Madden is getting there, but it has a way too go.

He was suspect the moment he introduced himself as a 2K Fanboy. It's comical the way people do this in their posts to gain credibility. Just say if you like the game or not. And I agree a 9/10 is beyond ridiculous for a game that previously didn't deserve and is pretty much the same. When your O-line play is as terrible as ever and you have the same animations year after year a 9 is fantasy land for this game.

[RateSports]

He was suspect the moment he introduced himself as a 2K Fanboy. It's comical the way people do this in their posts to gain credibility. Just say if you like the game or not. And I agree a 9/10 is beyond ridiculous for a game that previously didn't deserve and is pretty much the same. When your O-line play is as terrible as ever and you have the same animations year after year a 9 is fantasy land for this game.

Please look up what I have done for APF 2K8 and Backbreaker and then talk.

[tjciv]

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9 out of 10? Oh my! Someone was hurting for football this year.

[Eddie1967]

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I know right?! How can someone else like something that I dont?!?! Its so stupid! When did people start having different opinions?! Psssh loser. Every one knows that every one thinks the same exact thing about every thing in the world. /sarcasm

Very well said, some of the madden bashers should just move on already. Being critical of the game is one thing but getting mad because someone likes the game is just plain ridiculous. It's the usual suspects waiting to bash a positive review just because.

[bonannogiovanni]

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Ratesports, don't you think the running animations of 2k8 are still way better than the actual ones in Madden?

[RateSports]

Ratesports, don't you think the running animations of 2k8 are still way better than the actual ones in Madden?

Yes of course

[daniel77733]

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Question -

Did you play online CCM, offline CCM or just play now quick games? reason im asking is because this is just another review that doesnt review the entire game.

Do reviewers even play a season or two to truly see how the game plays and what/if any problems exist?

If reviewers can play games like GTA, COD, etc. from start to finish, why cant reviewers at least play a season or two and review the game based on that?

Sorry but every review I have read about Madden this year seem more like previews because they arent complete whatsoever and leave out so much information.

[Cavani161]

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Great video review. The Infinity engine is something I'm really enjoying, seeing new tackles, and how the players interact with one another. Also the CCM is a new addition and trying it out on the season ticket, I'm going to have fun with it.

[Dogslax41]

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Reading the blind hatred posts about Madden this year is comical. Especially now that reviews are coming out from casual, gaming and sim sites and all are praising the game this year. I agree with Rate 100%. I never got to play your 2K8 mod since I'm ps3, but this years madden gives me those moments playing that rival the feeling of hitting sweetness over the middle, watching him highstep away from a middle linebacker and spin off a corner for a couple more yards. That feeling of anything can happen due to the infinity engine is why, for me, this is the best madden since 05. I'll have to wait until I get further into CCM before I can say its the best ever, but its certainly in the stadium this year.