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o Elevate o · 08-13-2013, 06:05 PM

Just played the SEA at Cheeseheads matchup, w/ me being SEA, and won 16-7. Game was actually really enjoyable, though before I get into an impression, I want to list slight slider changes I made:

QBA at 15, Pass reaction time and coverage to 55, and user RBLK to 35. I also had the speed threshold at 40, and played on All-Pro.

Generally, I think it played like a cleaned up version of NCAA 14. Wasn't too overpowering in the trenches, and while pass coverage needs work, it seems like sliders are stronger than in NCAA - I think the reaction time slider will be key. My biggest issues are with the D Line. To me they simply do not penetrate consistently or get enough push at the point of attack, an I think that generally makes the run game more successful, though it seems worse in NCAA.

A. Rogers: 19-30, 223 yds, TD, 3 INTs
Wilson: 9-13, 51 yds, INT

Rogers did what many would expect overall, especially given Seattle's talented secondary. Two of his INTs should not have been thrown by a QB of his caliber, but I'm thinking it comes w/ AP difficulty. Jordy Nelson and James Jones both had 5 rec, with Jones scoring. I basically turned Russ into a game manager lol.

Lynch: 19 car, 102 yds; Turbin: 3 car, 24 yds, TD
Lacy: 8 car, 36 yds.

About what I expected, though running for me wasn't TOO difficult. The long haired dude did blow up a read option single-handedly though.

Defense: GB - 2 sacks, INT; SEA - 3 sacks, 2 INTs.

GBs O- Line is suspect, so it was nice to see both Avril (sack) and RE Bennett (2 sacks) get pressure as I didn't blitz much, if at all. (A good test would be to sub out Bulaga for Bahktiari since he's out for the year.) The long haired one wrecked havoc in the backfield, getting 3 TFL (also injured Lynch late on a big hit - abdominal strain lol). GB isn't physical at all so I expected run game success, but Tramon Williams made a Nice Int in the end zone.

OVERALL, so far I'd give this an 8. The commentary really is holding the game back, and coupled with smaller issues, keeps it from taking the next step. Commentary is not nearly as bad as the NCAA (feels like you're in a lecture hall listening to Kirks lines) but there still dead spots in between and during plays, and somewhat of a blandness to it. The replays are MUCH improved, almost to a broadcast feel. All that being said, it's disappointing this effort comes this late in the current-gen, but its a good solid game (and I'd definitely trade-in NCAA for it).

08-13-2013, 06:05 PM	#375
o Elevate o Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Jun 2013	Re: Madden NFL 25 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions (360, PS3) Just played the SEA at Cheeseheads matchup, w/ me being SEA, and won 16-7. Game was actually really enjoyable, though before I get into an impression, I want to list slight slider changes I made: QBA at 15, Pass reaction time and coverage to 55, and user RBLK to 35. I also had the speed threshold at 40, and played on All-Pro. Generally, I think it played like a cleaned up version of NCAA 14. Wasn't too overpowering in the trenches, and while pass coverage needs work, it seems like sliders are stronger than in NCAA - I think the reaction time slider will be key. My biggest issues are with the D Line. To me they simply do not penetrate consistently or get enough push at the point of attack, an I think that generally makes the run game more successful, though it seems worse in NCAA. A. Rogers: 19-30, 223 yds, TD, 3 INTs Wilson: 9-13, 51 yds, INT Rogers did what many would expect overall, especially given Seattle's talented secondary. Two of his INTs should not have been thrown by a QB of his caliber, but I'm thinking it comes w/ AP difficulty. Jordy Nelson and James Jones both had 5 rec, with Jones scoring. I basically turned Russ into a game manager lol. Lynch: 19 car, 102 yds; Turbin: 3 car, 24 yds, TD Lacy: 8 car, 36 yds. About what I expected, though running for me wasn't TOO difficult. The long haired dude did blow up a read option single-handedly though. Defense: GB - 2 sacks, INT; SEA - 3 sacks, 2 INTs. GBs O- Line is suspect, so it was nice to see both Avril (sack) and RE Bennett (2 sacks) get pressure as I didn't blitz much, if at all. (A good test would be to sub out Bulaga for Bahktiari since he's out for the year.) The long haired one wrecked havoc in the backfield, getting 3 TFL (also injured Lynch late on a big hit - abdominal strain lol). GB isn't physical at all so I expected run game success, but Tramon Williams made a Nice Int in the end zone. OVERALL, so far I'd give this an 8. The commentary really is holding the game back, and coupled with smaller issues, keeps it from taking the next step. Commentary is not nearly as bad as the NCAA (feels like you're in a lecture hall listening to Kirks lines) but there still dead spots in between and during plays, and somewhat of a blandness to it. The replays are MUCH improved, almost to a broadcast feel. All that being said, it's disappointing this effort comes this late in the current-gen, but its a good solid game (and I'd definitely trade-in NCAA for it).