[michigan21]

Quote: Originally Posted by victorkingchamp

My biggest problem with Madden is the presentation. A few awkwardly animated cutscenes does not equal presentation. Why are the replays done from such a weird camera angle? Why no decent halftime show and weekly breakdown show? Nfl 2k did it. Why has the commentary been lacking for so long? Nba 2k nails it. Why no interactive sidelines? allpro 2k8 did it. Why not show other key players taking the field, instead of the same 2 or 3 animations for the QB every game? Where are the authentic stadium sounds? Why not show players running into and out of the huddle? When a RB or WR gets subbed out due to fatigue, why not show him signal to the sidelines for the backup? Why don't the players ever toss the ball to the ref after plays? Why are some of the tackle animations so cartoony Where are mascots and cheerleaders? Why can't EA do subtle animations for celebrations instead of the over the top cartoony ones that they use now? Just have the players high five, butt helmets, spike the ball..etc. MLB The Show and Nba 2K both have gameplay issues but, their overall presentation of the sport allows ,me to be more forgiving. Madden is a mix of C+ gameplay and D- presentation IMO. I know a few people that are not fans of NBA2k13's gameplay but they love the presentation because it replicates the excitement of the sport. TL DR version: If Maddens presentation was an A+ I could be more forgiving of its C+ gameplay. But Maddens presentation is worse than the gameplay.

I've long said until EA gets these things right in Madden and ncaa, I won't buy. No excuses. Halftime shows are part of football. How in the **** does neither game still do a decent halftime show? EA will never get this right.