Madden NFL 13 Review (PS3/360)

[mirrored32]

Just got the game. I like the direction it is going. the physics engine is awesome, though it is the first interation of it. You can't deny that we all wanted this years ago, but now we have version 1. I am just glad to see the push to do it.

The presentation has taken a great step forward. Josh Looman and the team are on the right path. I have wanted this since I moved off of the ps2.

The commentary is ok, but VERY generic. I love that they added legends, but why can't i put them in FA for the computer in CC?

Excellent game though requires less closed doors. no editing, no multiplayer offline CC, game face requires the internet, game face can only be one per account, no creating players, just ONE and you have to control them.

Great step in the right direction. This is what I want in a game. If next year it goes off the rails again, I am done. But Josh Looman said this is the direction for the next 10 years. More then anyone at EA, I trust him with this.

[Juce734]

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I have to admit I was worried bad from reading what people said here on the forums. Then I went to Game Stop to pick my game up early. Began playing the in store Madden 13 and it had graphics problems which really turned me off to the game. Still bought the game.

Got the game home and began playing it. None of the issues that people complained about on the boards were glaring issues to me. The graphics issues I saw while at Game Stop were apparently from their disc or PS3. My game doesn't have those issues.

Overall I am really happy and see myself playing this game for a very long time. I think it will be in my video game rotation for the next year.

[jaybird2585]

Bottom Line
Madden NFL 13 is the best Madden ever made. This is a must buy for any sports gaming fan out there.

Are you kidding me. Don't forget, Madden has been around for longer than 5 years. It is one of the best that has been made, I'll agree there, but, this game has so many things that could be fixed, and added, if EA does add/fix half of those things in future games, then you have an argument.. I will be honest though and can say that for the first time in a while, there is no extra stuff that ruins the game, they didn't try to hard on this one like previous ones.

[TheRealHST]

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So I went out and got it... Just finished my first game with my Jets against the Dolphins...7min qtr, no accelerated clock, All-Pro settings, Slow and speed threshold at 35. I gotta say one thing... I actually had fun playing Madden for the 1st time in a long time. I mean I seen some wonky stuff... But nothing to damper the mood of the game. It was a 34-9 win on my part and it was enjoyable. I didn't see any issues with running the ball... I had 106 yards rushing... Passing was pin point and I had 200 yards with Sanchez, although I saw a lot of drops... It happens... Defense was smooth I had a few sacks and a user pick. I also ran a KR back with McKnight which was rare in M12. So far so good, hope with a few patches they fix some things... Only disappointment is no regular Franchise mode which is my fav mode. Gonna keep messing with it and get a good slider set. Most fun I had in a football game since 2K5 and I'm a huge 2K5 fan and supporter.

Finally a fair assement of the game I can agree with. Something positive and optimistic. Yes the game has some issues but jeez try to have some fun people

[assclown25]

first patch is to be released on Sept.11 no mention yet of what will be in it! My 2 hopes are edit player inside CCM and 2nd and i know wont be in but wish for thinking but Franchise Mode ( i dont care if its stripped down so you can only use 1 team) just give us normal Franchise Mode

[keator]

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So I went out and got it... Just finished my first game with my Jets against the Dolphins...7min qtr, no accelerated clock, All-Pro settings, Slow and speed threshold at 35. I gotta say one thing... I actually had fun playing Madden for the 1st time in a long time. I mean I seen some wonky stuff... But nothing to damper the mood of the game. It was a 34-9 win on my part and it was enjoyable. I didn't see any issues with running the ball... I had 106 yards rushing... Passing was pin point and I had 200 yards with Sanchez, although I saw a lot of drops... It happens... Defense was smooth I had a few sacks and a user pick. I also ran a KR back with McKnight which was rare in M12. So far so good, hope with a few patches they fix some things... Only disappointment is no regular Franchise mode which is my fav mode. Gonna keep messing with it and get a good slider set. Most fun I had in a football game since 2K5 and I'm a huge 2K5 fan and supporter.

Jets fan nice... I played last night with the 80's kelly green throwbacks and they looked great...

[Tyrant8RDFL]

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I'm loving M13 so far. Played 3 online games, and the passing was on point, the rushing is realistic and the defense is behaves normally and the Infinity Engine brings it all together. I haven't played any other mode, but I feel the gameplay is the cake and everything else is the icing.

I think you should have said that the running is fun , but not realisitc. Its great that you are enjoying the game, as I did Madden 12 and hopefully 13, but the game is not realistic.

One day hopefully it will be

[jkaisen41]

I can only tell from playing the demo (in Germany the game comes out tomorrow)

- a left footed kicker kicks with the right foot during his warm up routine (Akers)
- 49ers playing a 4-4-4 in the official line-ups (Defense)
- Coaches don't have headsets and all look like bodybuilders

I really love the new feel of the game overall. I played the demo with a slider set and it was really nice to see that I couldn't just air it out with Smith, Flynn and Griffin. Smith, Flynn and Griffin were ok in the short range passing but if I threw the ball deep with them it was always dangerous and often ended in INT. Running game was very nice with sometimes having a 10+ run but in most cases the defense hold me to smaller gain which is alright because all teams in the demo have a good defense.

The AI really makes you word for your points. If you not concentrated you have a good drive till the redzone - get lazy and throw an INT.

I even lost about 2 games which was sensational to me because usually I never lost a game in Madden before :-)

The catching animations this year are really feelable and seeable. The interaction if a WR goes in the air to catch a ball and DB's is really nice. The DB's really go for the ball and strip him/punch him out of the hands of the WR.

Some improvements of course would be very nice. The running animations still don't look right and it basically looks the same - doesn't matter if sprinting or not - I never saw the difference in the player animations. I couldn't tell if a player is sprinting or not. Also the juke moves are done at the same speed as a defender sprinting to you. That is not right.

Defensive lineman unfortunately also still get suckered in into blocks. At times it looks like the defensive line man is on a clear path to the QB and all the sudden the Guard comes from right side and the DL gets sucked into his block even though physically all the OL could do would give him probably a little push.

From what I've heard from the retail version please let us at least change the appearances of players, positions and their numbers. If ratings are not editable for whatever reason alright but please let us change the appearances, positions and the numbers that shouldn't do anything bad to the game.

[onac22]

Maddens recievers are stupid! Why did I just watch my reciever step out of the way of the ball one side step left the DB runs up and takes it. Other times ball in air reciever doesn't make any corrections but DBs react to ball in air. All those in air fights for the ball are not real. The recievers do not fight or even play the ball at it's highest point. Sick of Maddens crap recievers. If I watch one more on a back shoulder fade in the endzone do the fall backwards feet in animation while the DB just stands there and grabs the ball Ill puke. Recievers do not read ball flight and adjust even a tiny bit at all the ball has to hit them. While Dbs can make in air reads. WHY does MAdden insist recievers are just glorified labradors that cannot think on there own.

[Zonekeeper]

I must say, that the game is a great upgrade from previous Madden games. My Steelers defense is just off the chart. I enjoy the game.

[TheBMarshall15]

You know i've gotta say i've been back and forth between this game being god awful and being pretty enjoyable at times. I've come to a final conclusion though with this game after playing ea season ticket all weekend and after buying the retail disc version...the game just keeps you wanting to play it because no two plays are the same. the infinity engine is odd at times but never in a way that makes u just drop the sticks ya know? im in 5 online connected careers, one offline career, and im really engrossed in the depth of ultimate team right now. all in all the game is just plain out FUN.

[comen]

first patch is to be released on Sept.11 no mention yet of what will be in it! My 2 hopes are edit player inside CCM and 2nd and i know wont be in but wish for thinking but Franchise Mode ( i dont care if its stripped down so you can only use 1 team) just give us normal Franchise Mode

This is how it is with madden: strip the game of all its features then release them back into the game as cool new features the next 3-5yrs, wtf!!

[btemp]

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Within the running game lies the engine’s beauty. Now more than ever you must pay attention to your blockers, because without them the halfback would just stumble his way through defenders until he falls down. But again, seeing the way the runner bounces of off would-be tacklers has to put a smile on everyone’s face.

During the run game, line interaction is at its best. When running off the right tackle, often times you’ll see a different player interaction. Also, depending on the skill of the defensive end, you could see an impressive swim move that will instantly lead to a loss of yards.

The line interaction has been much improved all around to be sure. The improvements are more noticeable on the defensive side, as pressuring the quarterback seems easier than ever. In the NFL – and in Madden NFL 13 – the quarterback has around 3 to 5 seconds to get rid of the ball; in past Maddens gamers would have drop backs that could last up to 10 seconds. The pressure put on by the defense is an adjustment, but the end result is well worth it.

I read this and dismissed the rest of the review. Line play improved? EA itself said it did nothing on line play this year. And having played the demo, it's as broken as ever.

I guess this guy's seeing what he wants to see.

[comen]

I read this and dismissed the rest of the review. Line play improved? EA itself said it did nothing on line play this year. And having played the demo, it's as broken as ever.

I guess this guy's seeing what he wants to see.

Exactly and thats whats on these threads all over! People just see different things? Some see it for its fun and beauty but the truth is simple, the game is garbage as a whole(if you have any idea what a nfl football video game should be) Who cares about setting a foundation or adding this or that! Its too late to start making a game thats going to take them 7 more yrs to add in all the things they stripped away in the 1st place lol! New gaming systems will be out in the next few yrs and then what? Repeat the same process for another 7-8yrs!! I cant wait that long lol!!

[CRMosier_LM]

I read this and dismissed the rest of the review. Line play improved? EA itself said it did nothing on line play this year. And having played the demo, it's as broken as ever.

I guess this guy's seeing what he wants to see.

EA did not say they did nothing to line play. They actually said they tweaked and tuned line play this year because an overhaul was not possible right now. Most people agree that the line play is better... Still needs overhauled but it is better than last year.

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