[celtics6]

Quote: Originally Posted by celtics6

After playing 8 games and putting this game through it's paces the best I can I can say without a doubt this years version is much improved. It's not perfect. I'm still looking for a little bit more oomph from the cpu but seeing a wide variety of games and each game is good for the most part. Playing on all pro default. 360 version. Played the frist 4 games using gameflow but have since gone to conventional because I wasn't feeling as immersed not calling my own plays. I'm playing the game trying to win each game and doing things that have worked for me in the past. The cpu is definately a lot smarter. Sometimes I get that feeling like i want more of a challenge and the game is getting away from the cpu, but there is definate improvement. Time of possession and statistics seem to be very fair each game. Lack of penalties although i did get called for a roughing the passer penalty realistically last game. The CPU still doesn't punt the ball with much accuracy. Would still love to see special teams have more of an impact as far as blocked punts and field goals. I've seen the late game AI issues but i've also seen some really good games. Only really blew the cpu out once and it was 35-17 and still a pretty close game. Coverages can still leave guys wide open at times but i don't feel cheated nearly as much. The camera in the demo is too zoomed out and replays can be a bit wonky at times with the camera. The game is not perfect but it's the best madden to date for sure imo... I've been playing Madden since way back in the day since day 1 actually. I'm very good at running the ball and playing efficient passing the ball and defensively. OVerall players move much more realistically and the games play well enough. Will be buying this years version. Still gives that feeling of close to being really great though. I think the game is somewhat of a simulation. It just has some warts but they aren't nearly as glaring as years past. Last years version was so bad in comparison imo. IE was a mess and the AI flaws were everywhere. Overall it has that madden fun factor with just better games and graphics. I would not say past years games were good. This years game is actually pretty good. Wishful thinking but hopefully EA can iron out some of these issues for the full release.

I spoke too soon. Just rushed for 400 yards calling the same play over and over. The cpu was dumbfounded. Never adjusted.

The problem with Madden is it doesnt reward being intelligent. I was having fun with the game decided to delve into it a bit more and looked up who my best lineman was and decided to run behind him thinking thats a good idea. Nothing a good logical coach wouldn't do.

Started off innocent enough. Called a few running plays started noticing the cpu wasn't adjusting. Just kept calling it.

Game broken.