So Torn on Madden 25

[cwash020]

I originally preordered this on Amazon with the Sunday Ticket deal, but I was skeptical of the quality of the PC stream of the games (I was going to hook up a laptop to my TV, but I have heard around forums that the online option is dicey) so I cancelled. I went to GS and preordered there, but then I started watching these videos and I am having second thoughts.

There is no doubt in my mind that the off the field aspect will be much improved, but I feel like the on the field gameplay from M13 was great after a few patches. And I am more concerned with on-field gameplay than anything else. I dont see much improvement in this area in M25. Owner's mode seems cool, but it's not a deal breaker for me. I don't care too much about the draft classes, though I agree it's ridiculous that they were removed in the first place.

I dont know...I am just to the point where I am tired of paying 60 bucks a year for an iterative game. I have stopped doing so for just about every other sports game (NBA, MLB). I either buy the previous years version or wait for a price cut.

Anyway - I dont want to turn this into a "lets bash the new Madden" or a "are you going to get the new Madden?" thread. Just curious to see if there are others who feel the same way. I am seriously considering buying M13 and getting an updated roster file.

[Segagendude]

Re: So Torn on Madden 25

I'm passing. The videos look the same to me as previous Maddens.

[ghettogeeksta]

Re: So Torn on Madden 25

Do yourself a favor and pass on Madden 25, wait on Madden 26 next-gen.

[cwash020]

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Do yourself a favor and pass on Madden 25, wait on Madden 26 next-gen.

Definitely leaning in that direction. Have either of you played NCAA 14 retail? Feel like it's any better?

[ghettogeeksta]

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Definitely leaning in that direction. Have either of you played NCAA 14 retail? Feel like it's any better?

Yes I played NCAA 14, the game could be good but its filled with bugs on the defensive side of the ball, the defense got absolutely no attention, the db glitch is still in the game from last year, just unacceptable for them to release such a obviously half done game. I refuse to purchase these games again until the passing and receiving game is overhauled.

[LastExit]

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I always give Madden a look but the past few years the game has been uninspired so I have been sticking with NCAA which I've bought every year for a long, long time. I did get '13 as I was intrigued by the infinity engine but in hindsight I wish I hadn't because there were far too many goofy and unrealistic occurrences with it.....they should have waited to release a polished version this year.

As for this year's version I'll give it a good look as I have no plans on getting a next generation console when they come out and '25 along with it because I don't expect (although I hope I'm wrong) it to be that impressive.....I think it will take them another year or two to put out a game that does the new consoles justice.

What I'm hoping will happen is that 25 will see a decent price drop as I would imagine that there's a good number of people who are getting the new consoles at launch and wouldn't bother with it for this generation. NCAA dropped to $41.00 on Amazon two weeks after its release date....I'll pick up Madden for around the same price as long as I'm pleased with the demo.

[Mauer4MVP]

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My plan is to get current gen because I just need a football game and don't want to wait until the next gen system.

I'll get at least 2 and 1/2 months of strong play.

If I do get the Xbox One right away, I'll get the next gen game.


Like you said, the gameplay last year was fine for the most part. It was the out of game stuff that needed a lot of work. It looks like they addressed a lot of that.

[The_Balm]

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For current gen I'm going off of the demo, but for next gen, why are people planing on skipping already (for non next gen console price reasons)? We have almost no info on next gen Madden 25.

[MarvinOida]

For current gen I'm going off of the demo, but for next gen, why are people planing on skipping already (for non next gen console price reasons)? We have almost no info on next gen Madden 25.

I think someone on the forums had talk to a close source about him sticking to current gen and the source said he would stick to current.

[Wizard Boy]

Re: So Torn on Madden 25

I think it sucks that we have two options, either buy a game that stinks again or yet another year of no football gaming. It really stinks, and it's getting really old. I am so tired of EA ruining gaming for me during football season. It's really unfair.

[beauforsure]

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well NCAA 14 plays great to me , best one they made. M25 will be the same , with owner mode now , this will pass any Madden on this gen system hands down. Buy it.

[LastExit]

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I think it sucks that we have two options, either buy a game that stinks again or yet another year of no football gaming. It really stinks, and it's getting really old. I am so tired of EA ruining gaming for me during football season. It's really unfair.

Just out of curiosity, how do you already know the game "stinks." I can point to a few things in the videos that were recently released that I'm disappointed with but otherwise unless we've actually played the game I don't think we can come to any conclusions until the demo drops.

[AshamanCarnage]

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I'm leaning toward purchasing it, just because of the mad football itch I have right now. However, I am having second thoughts due to the videos that have been released...they look exactly the same. Nothing seems to have changed, hopefully I'm wrong.

[ghettogeeksta]

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Just out of curiosity, how do you already know the game "stinks." I can point to a few things in the videos that were recently released that I'm disappointed with but otherwise unless we've actually played the game I don't think we can come to any conclusions until the demo drops.

I can tell you exactly why the game stinks. Same old tackle animations that have been in the games for years are still their. Same old catch animations are still in, no wr/db interaction. Tim Tebow is just as accurate as Tom Brady, no innovation in game-play or controls (why is the passing controls still the same as it was 15 years ago?) NBA 2K has at least two ways to shoot, dribble, and pass, MLB The Show has multiple ways to pitch and hit, why is their only one way to pass in Madden? Lack of camera angles, Weight and momentum does not matter Mike Vick can truck defensive linemen! Commentary generic, the whole entire game as far as what goes on on the field is generic (why isn't Mike Vicks signature ball carrying style in the game!) Everybody knows he carry's the ball with one hand in the open field. Any im got even going to go into detail about the robotic movement.

[Gronk4M13]

Re: So Torn on Madden 25

I'm not torn whatsoever. This is a day one buy for me because of Owner mode.