Madden NFL 25: Hands-On Impressions from Polygon

[JMUfootball]

Re: Polygon does a short write up with some hands on impressions

Hate to say it but there's something fishy about that review. It's like they went out of their way to bring up every single talking point EA has been giving us. And making the title "it feels distinct from current gen" sounds like a direct PR response to the main criticism that's been out there.

Not saying it's a complete EA plant but it reads like someone with a vested interest for sure.

And I agree that they need to stop using those photoshopped pictures of RG3. The game doesn't look like that, we're not stupid. (and wouldn't someone trying to write an honest game review have taken his or her own screenshots?)

This game is still a no buy for me.

[kjcheezhead]

Re: Polygon does a short write up with some hands on impressions

Funny how for years we chirped EA stating "spend more development, less on marketing"

So they under market (in our opinion's) Next Gen...and we yell about it.

The marketing they attempted with MNF videos were so bad they took the them down within the hour and abandoned it after 2 weeks. It wasn't that they spent less, it was that they failed to impress anyone.

[tfctillidie]

Re: Polygon does a short write up with some hands on impressions

I'm pretty sure there is a lot of sarcasm in this post, but just in case I'm mistaken, no one considers actual gameplay videos to be marketing. The marketing that people don't want is PowerPoints, Catch Phrases, and sizzle reels that don't represent the actual product.

You can never get enough gameplay footage of any game before making a purchase.

Yes sarcasm, light heartedness, a laugh. Something rare around these parts.

I tried.

[carvis#15]

Look man...if they don't hurry up and show this gameplay. "This ain't paperview baby!" (Chris Smoove voice)

[soonermagic88]

As someone who has been very critical of EA football over the past few year, i must say I am liking what Im hearing.
That being said, I still gotta see it to believe it and the no gameplay vids isnt settling well with me.
Regardless, it will be a release day buy for me.

[slgrant]

If you guys want EA to change, the power is in you, the consumer. Get them where it hurts and that's in the pocket.

[eaw913]

If you guys want EA to change, the power is in you, the consumer. Get them where it hurts and that's in the pocket.

This is ignorance. Do you really think a handful of people not buying the game will hurt them? It will still sell insane amounts of copies because the majority of people buying just want a football game.

[4thQtrStre5S]

Re: Madden NFL 25: Hands-On Impressions from Polygon

"Action on the defensive side of the ball is mostly similar, although we were able to generate a better pass rush than in the current-gen version of the game."

I like the creation of a pocket and the fan and sideline action, but it concerns me that generally the, " defensive side of the ball is mostly similar."

[Big FN Deal]

Re: Madden NFL 25: Hands-On Impressions from Polygon

Even if this review is spot on, it still seems like very minimal, though needed, improvement. I think it was Pasta that stated it's hard to really tell what exactly they added to next-gen M25 that couldn't have been somehow done on current gen, besides the graphical detail. Not to mention that the reviewer failed to notice any defensive upgrades in the secondary/coverage, even though Rex stated there would be but maybe they didn't play enough.

I'm actually not knocking getting the game because the way I see it is that next-gen M25 is a slight upgrade on current gen, so if you can tolerate Madden might as well get the "best" one, if possible. However after going through 9 years of wasted potential, it's frustrating seeing a new console generation launch this underwhelming. All while having EA Tiburon spin it as if all the focus went into game play and under the hood to lay a solid foundation. Problem is that doesn't explain why so many things separate from game play and on field AI weren't upgraded like broadcast presentation and CFM. Also I'm willing to bet the off field/team management AI is identical to current gen, which would completely contradict any claim that "under the hood" was a focus, outside of game play but whatever.

Maybe they really bring it next year but I suspect it will be more of the same unless there is a drastic change due to March 2014.

[Armor and Sword]

Re: Madden NFL 25: Hands-On Impressions from Polygon

Even if this review is spot on, it still seems like very minimal, though needed, improvement. I think it was Pasta that stated it's hard to really tell what exactly they added to next-gen M25 that couldn't have been somehow done on current gen, besides the graphical detail. Not to mention that the reviewer failed to notice any defensive upgrades in the secondary/coverage, even though Rex stated there would be but maybe they didn't play enough.

I'm actually not knocking getting the game because the way I see it is that next-gen M25 is a slight upgrade on current gen, so if you can tolerate Madden might as well get the "best" one, if possible. However after going through 9 years of wasted potential, it's frustrating seeing a new console generation launch this underwhelming. All while having EA Tiburon spin it as if all the focus went into game play and under the hood to lay a solid foundation. Problem is that doesn't explain why so many things separate from game play and on field AI weren't upgraded like broadcast presentation and CFM. Also I'm willing to bet the off field/team management AI is identical to current gen, which would completely contradict any claim that "under the hood" was a focus, outside of game play but whatever.

Maybe they really bring it next year but I suspect it will be more of the same unless there is a drastic change due to March 2014.

Quite frankly.....the PS2 Launch Madden was underwhleming too. Graphically no...but gameplay...yes. It was not until Madden 2003 that I finally started seeing some real good tangible gameplay and features differences from the PS1. And of course Madden 2005 was the pinnacle for that console.


Again...PS3/360 initial game was clearly rushed out....next gen came so quick IMO. And things did not get good till Madden 10 and now finally with M25 I felt they made a true next gen Madden from the previous console PS2


Everyone should know by now....it takes a few cycles to get things really playing right with sports games.


I know Madden really underwhelmed this last cycle.....but I think they will be far better on the PS4/One consoles in short order.

[Sturzinator]

Re: Madden NFL 25: Hands-On Impressions from Polygon

"Action on the defensive side of the ball is mostly similar, although we were able to generate a better pass rush than in the current-gen version of the game."

I like the creation of a pocket and the fan and sideline action, but it concerns me that generally the, " defensive side of the ball is mostly similar."

This is a big problem, as the defense feels useless and neutered in CG M25.

There needs to be a better balance developed. Human running is overpowered and the defense is too marginalized to be a difference maker, regardless of the presence of elite personnel.

[slgrant]

The article seem to be scripted directly from EA sports website. Why are they releasing FIFA footage and not Madden?

[AmericasTeam]

This is a big problem, as the defense feels useless and neutered in CG M25.

There needs to be a better balance developed. Human running is overpowered and the defense is too marginalized to be a difference maker, regardless of the presence of elite personnel.

Who knows if this guy would even be able to tell the difference? Sounds like he was mostly commenting on all the stuff EA has been hyping. Let's hope the hardcore group does see a difference. Will it be night and day? Probably not. Will it be playable, definitely.

Anyway, I have the game in my hand only because I went to Target this morning and did the buy 2 get 1 free deal twice. Can't beat a free copy.

[BoCgrist]

NBA 2k14 8.9 FIFA 9.1 where is m25? It came out today. Don't think 2k14 comes out till Friday. Somebody post an honest review and not some critic scripted highlight of the back of the box. If it sucks have the sand to say it.

[The JareBear]

Re: Madden NFL 25: Hands-On Impressions from Polygon

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Forget it, we will find out ourselves very soon. I have....low expectations, but hope to be impressed!