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  • tfctillidie
    Pro
    • Aug 2011
    • 530

    #61
    Re: Madden NFL 25: Hands-On Impressions from Polygon

    Originally posted by dougdeuce
    So, for those that have played the game, would you say there will be more positive info that we should expect after the embargo is lifted tomorrow? Basically, should we expect much new information at all?
    I know someone who gets their console and Madden tonight, he'll be giving me details after the embargo lifts. Not sure if he'll be streaming or not, but I don't see why he can't.

    I imagine anyone with the goods can show us what we want to see after that point.

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    • eaw913
      Rookie
      • Feb 2011
      • 492

      #62
      Re: Madden NFL 25: Hands-On Impressions from Polygon

      Originally posted by tfctillidie
      I know someone who gets their console and Madden tonight, he'll be giving me details after the embargo lifts. Not sure if he'll be streaming or not, but I don't see why he can't.

      I imagine anyone with the goods can show us what we want to see after that point.
      Please let us know his opinions. I'm just curious. I don't even need gameplay because that is only a couple days away now.

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      • Don Figures
        Rookie
        • Mar 2011
        • 125

        #63
        Re: Madden NFL 25: Hands-On Impressions from Polygon

        "We saw receivers attempt to stay inbounds while making catches along the sideline, a feature Madden's developers have struggled to implement for years."

        Wow, it's 2013 and they are still trying to get the simplest gameplay feature down. Bottom-line, we will never get a true sim football game. A game that is brought to life with real football player nuances, emotions, signature styles, authentic animations, etc. Real strategic football not the "Learn how to play Madden football" (there is a difference by the way). EA will always deliver the basics with the marketing hype feature of the year (which is normally over done), push the pile, run to daylight, infinity, locomotion, ignite, etc. Just never stops, but never really improves. So sad!

        Since these items cannot be delivered and consumers are growing tired and angry, they have now resorted to hiding from us, aka closed marketing or imagery. "they will buy it on hope this year and we will promise next year"
        Last edited by Don Figures; 11-12-2013, 04:44 PM.

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        • sparkdawg777
          Pro
          • Jan 2008
          • 588

          #64
          Re: Madden NFL 25: Hands-On Impressions from Polygon

          Originally posted by ABR173rd
          I figured I'd post this here (mods feel free to move it if you don't feel is beneficial to the topic).

          I just got some hands on time with FIFA Next Gen on the PS4. This game is based on the Ignite engine (as we're all aware) and the majority of improvements for Madden next Gen are selling points for this game as well.

          The actual gameplay graphics are improved but were not amazing. The crowd noise did not stand out either, I scored and the crowd noise went up but to be honest if I had not known this was an added feature it was not noticeable. Crowd looks decent during closeups but as some people already pointed out the first time the camera zoomed in there were a lot of the same characters doing the same animations.

          The biggest negative I found were to be the cutscenes after a player scores, Madden has given us a lot of close ups of instant replays showing off skin sweat and all that good stuff. The cut scene's in FIFA looked like current gen. If this is any indication-which I believe it is- of what we can expect from Madden next Gen prepare to be underwhelmed.

          One thing I forgot to add, I am hoping this feature is in Madden- after scoring a goal the celebration by the players from the default view was natural. The players did not stop and then go into what was a predetermined animation-it all flowed naturally which was pretty cool.

          I don't want to get off topic but just wanted to say I played the FIFA 14 PS4 demo today and I respectfully disagree with most of this. I thought the crowd noise was VERY noticeable and the game felt and looked great. Now I do agree with the cutscenes comment after a goal, this bothers me in current gen as well but I always press X (Playstation) for a default celebration.

          Again to keep this on topic as much as I liked the look and feel of this new Ignite engine, I am optimistic that I will like the feel of Madden as well as far as player movement goes (Running Backs cutting and avoiding contact in particular).

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          • strawberryshortcake
            MVP
            • Sep 2009
            • 2438

            #65
            Re: Madden NFL 25: Hands-On Impressions from Polygon

            Originally posted by tfctillidie
            I know someone who gets their console and Madden tonight, he'll be giving me details after the embargo lifts. Not sure if he'll be streaming or not, but I don't see why he can't.

            I imagine anyone with the goods can show us what we want to see after that point.
            Originally posted by eaw913
            Please let us know his opinions. I'm just curious. I don't even need gameplay because that is only a couple days away now.
            Gameplay will be critical to those on the fence. Descriptive words can only do so much. Will it be subjective or objective? As the saying goes, "a picture is worth a thousand words."

            An example being "Living Worlds." The concept is great, but execution can only be truly embraced visually.
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            • 24
              Forever A Legend
              • Sep 2008
              • 2809

              #66
              Re: Madden NFL 25: Hands-On Impressions from Polygon

              Praying for the best, expecting the worst has become my mindset for Madden. I'm hoping it blows me away in every single aspect.


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              • Daseffects
                Rookie
                • Aug 2009
                • 35

                #67
                Re: Madden NFL 25: Hands-On Impressions from Polygon

                I think EA is smart by not showing nothing. They could put out the best football game ever, and people will hate and call it garbage. I look at it this way I love football and want to play football on my ps4. So guess what im buying the game along with all the other sports games.

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                • Armor and Sword
                  The Lama
                  • Sep 2010
                  • 21798

                  #68
                  Re: Madden NFL 25: Hands-On Impressions from Polygon

                  Originally posted by The JareBear
                  Disagree One Thousand Percent.

                  I don't wanna get in trouble, not sure if this violates the forum rules now, but, all I am gonna say is look at what "Other Sports Games" are already doing at launch. One was built from the ground up and looks to be insanely impressive, another may have the same gameplay (which was already stellar) but at least has HUGELY overhauled graphics and added game modes, I don't know if M25 even has that.

                  You enjoy M25 a lot already, so I understand your point of view and understand that we just disagree, not saying I am right and you are wrong, but I do feel the "it just takes a lot of time" excuse is...I dunno, almost inappropriate, frankly.

                  I am still excited to pop the game in, not gonna lie, despite how tempered my expectations are.
                  All depends on the foundation engine.

                  PS2....was a great engine...and by the 3rd iteration...it was tight.

                  PS3.....by all accounts really was a disaster of an engine....and they never fully recovered.

                  When it came to MLB The Show......2009 was worlds ahead of the first 2.

                  NBA 2K11....clearly better than 09 and 10. Clearly.

                  NHL 09 was really worlds ahead of 07 and 08

                  Tiger 09.....clearly better than 07 and 08.

                  Just saying.

                  Of course IMO.
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                  • SoAwesome
                    Banned
                    • Mar 2011
                    • 473

                    #69
                    Re: Madden NFL 25: Hands-On Impressions from Polygon

                    Originally posted by Armor & Sword
                    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.
                    That's strange. Because most people I've heard said Madden 2001 on PS2 was huge upgrade of Madden 2001 on PS1.

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                    • Skyboxer
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                      • Jul 2002
                      • 20302

                      #70
                      Re: Madden NFL 25: Hands-On Impressions from Polygon

                      I'm very excited to play.
                      Left OS for a bit just to reboot and get away from all the negativity that's rampant at OS these days.
                      I can say it was refreshing to go that long without reading all the whining.

                      Pretty much keeping that mindset and will stay away from the forums and just have fun with the game.

                      Pretty exciting
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                      • msdm27
                        Pro
                        • Nov 2009
                        • 956

                        #71
                        Re: Madden NFL 25: Hands-On Impressions from Polygon

                        Just remember:
                        While it seems that all other games removed or don't have multi-player career mode.... Madden is the only one that has it.

                        It was a rocky start with CCM, but CFM seemed like a solid step forward (even if its incrdedibly disappointing that it is not improved upon this year)

                        I, personally, am really looking forward to play the game... especially if those "under the hood" fixes for CFM mean FIXED SIM STATS!

                        ...and if the power of the consoles means better loading times when advancing weeks

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                        • CT Pitbull
                          MVP
                          • Aug 2010
                          • 1683

                          #72
                          Re: Madden NFL 25: Hands-On Impressions from Polygon

                          the two things im MOST excited to see is the improved pass rush as well as the "track" system for the DB's on defense. If the ball gotta come out quick and the coverage is legit we are gonna have a pretty NEW feeling experience this year. No more will some cheesers get away with the 20 yard drop back and wing it across the field to an open receiver. COULD be a gamechanger especially in online play.


                          Lets hope it is legit
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                          • msdm27
                            Pro
                            • Nov 2009
                            • 956

                            #73
                            Re: Madden NFL 25: Hands-On Impressions from Polygon

                            Originally posted by CT Pittbull
                            the two things im MOST excited to see is the improved pass rush as well as the "track" system for the DB's on defense. If the ball gotta come out quick and the coverage is legit we are gonna have a pretty NEW feeling experience this year. No more will some cheesers get away with the 20 yard drop back and wing it across the field to an open receiver. COULD be a gamechanger especially in online play.


                            Lets hope it is legit
                            Let's hope for M15 they add independent WR/DB interactions + make the ball/throw not be tethered to the WR but rather a point on the field.

                            Oh! and work on those effin throwing animations EA, will ya?

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                            • rtkiii
                              Banned
                              • Sep 2012
                              • 522

                              #74
                              It's in my PS4 bundle but this news is old news. Vita...who cares...Fan animations been played out to death. We'll see soon enough.

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                              • Armor and Sword
                                The Lama
                                • Sep 2010
                                • 21798

                                #75
                                Re: Madden NFL 25: Hands-On Impressions from Polygon

                                Originally posted by SoAwesome
                                That's strange. Because most people I've heard said Madden 2001 on PS2 was huge upgrade of Madden 2001 on PS1.

                                Graphics wise it was. But gameplay was not a huge leap IMO.
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