Madden NFL 25 Impressions (PS4)

[Skyboxer]

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After many games I finally am ready to start my CCM. I can't get over how much fun I'm having with the game. Just had a really fun pre-season game vs the Steelers in my last test game.
I was driving to tie the score with less than a minute left. 4th down and what I thought was a 1st down catch end up incomplete as the DB swatted the ball out of the WR hands.
They actually looked they were both fighting for ball. I had never seen that before so was very happy and pissed at same time lol

too late to start right now but will start my CCM tomorrow.

[geisterhome]

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I'm probably a bit silly, but if those two things were fixed, I'd probably go out and get a PS4 for Madden 25.

That, and a way to have realistic draft classes.

As it is, I think I'll wait till Spring for MLB the Show.

Exactly the same for me! Was never really planning to get a next gen console before next year when the show drops but if one of those games (FIFA, Madden, NBA2k) would have blown me away I would have probably changed my mind. But as it looks now both FIFA and Madden are heading in the right direction, while NBA 2k14 is a bit of a let down apart from the graphics.. Not yet enough for me to change my mind but I'm somewhat optimistic for next year now. Just hope The Show will deliver as it all comes down to the quality of this game now.

[MMan]

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I'm probably a bit silly, but if those two things were fixed, I'd probably go out and get a PS4 for Madden 25.

That, and a way to have realistic draft classes.

As it is, I think I'll wait till Spring for MLB the Show.

I would of done the same if I knew how bad Madden was going to be. I rigged the draft classes to get them on my PS4 but LOL, they didn't even include the option in franchise to even try to import draft classes. If so, I'd be importing right now or giving it a shot. Realistic drafts make this game a blast, looks like I'll stick to xbox for now, no biggy. Heck I might have to play Madden 25 next year on xbox if they don't give us an option to edit our draft classes.

[DLaren]

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I spent $400+ for a PS4 just to play the next-gen rendition of Madden 25...and it was worth it.

[BobbyColtrane]

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Anybody have suggestions for penalty sliders?

[Armor and Sword]

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Really happy to see such a positive vibe for NG Madden 25. I am looking forward to picking up the next iteration (Madden 15) when I go Next Gen this time next year.

I am sure the game will take that " big leap" with another year of development.

I really hope the gameplay continues to improve and the presentation get's a huge lift from the Next Gen hardware. Scores around the league, ticker, halftime show, CFM enhancements, NFL Films music coming back, etc. AI and penalties must be a focus as well for the offline players like myself.

I am curious to know in the future how online CFM's went on this version of the game.

[testudoaubreii]

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I was on the fence about getting M25 for PS4 for a while. In fact, I have it (digitally) for the PS3 and after seeing some of the streaming footage before its actual release, I was a but skeptical about getting it for new-gen. Originally, I only got AC IV Black Flag as my launch game, but I found a store that was honoring the B2G1 deal and actually had games in stock. So, I picked up NBA 2K14, Battlefield 4 and Madden 25.

I decided to get the new gen version of Madden because after the release, I saw some screen shots and positive posts here on OS (and other sites) and it was technically "free". I guess that you can look at it as anyone of those games where the free one lol. Anyhow, I sat at my desk waiting for my PS4 to update and I just stared at the unopened package. I was trying to decide if I was really going to open it up and give it a shot, or go return it for FIFA. I mean, I already have it for current gen.

After my wife and I had a few beers and watched the Hangover III (*spoiler alert: Not Good!), I decided to bust the shrink wrap off of the case, pop the disc out and give it a run. It started up and updated just fine. I jumped on a play now game, Dolphins vs Patriots.

At the start of the game, I immediately notice the graphical upgrade. It did not look like much on the streams, but when I started playing the jaggies where gone and it looked crisp and clear. The animations looked the same, although I did notice a few new ones on the OL/DL....

Actually, I will have mercy on your eyes by not typing a wall of text and I will just make a list of some of the things that I liked and some that I did not lol.

PROS:
Crisp and clear graphics
Crowd looks a lot better
Sidelines are a bit "living"
Grass looks nice (I didn't think that would make a difference, but it looks nice)
Running the ball has some weight and feel to it
Better lighting
I think that I saw a pocket form
Replays are a heck of a lot better...no more zooming in on jersey numbers as the replay progresses
Although TD celebrations are canned, at least you can see the rest of the team in the background
Gameplay seems pretty fluid...for the most part
Player of the Game and Play of the Game made sense, at least in the only game that I played lol

CONS:
Didn't really see any new animations, apart from what I mentioned on the line
I don't know about the commentary...didn't notice a difference
Player models are bulky, for lack of a better term...almost looks like Madden 08
Same water break cut scenes from CG lol
TD celebrations are canned
Reporter at the end of the game still have a trainer uniform on, polo shirt and equipment belt
At times, some choppiness
Players still slide around on the field a bit
Gang tackles?
Coaches have headphones, but they are still on after game
Coach models are still weird

I am sure that there is more, but I hit a road block and I will stop it here.

I know that I only played one game, but that is what I saw and played. All in all, I am not that disappointed with M25. Sure, there are many things that can and should be worked on, but for a new gen release I had a lot of fun playing just that one game. I am sure that I will have fun playing in career mode, as well. I am glad that I decided to open it up and play it. Thanks beer and Hangover III! Now, I am trying to decide whether or not to return BF4 and get FIFA lol.

Well, if you made it through all of that without falling asleep, thanks! I am off to play some more stuff now.

Testudo

[Terpfan76]

Re: Madden 25 Next-Gen (PS4) Impressions.

Just started playing. Graphics are slightly better and like the crowd interaction. Really disappointed they took out game face and imported draft classes though.. That was the funnest element for me.

I apologize if this has already been commented on but the reason for no imported draft classes would seem to me to be the fact that there is no NCAA football for PS4 Xbox1. Correct?

[Anaxamander]

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When you actually play the game, you realize the amount of pre-release hate this game received is ridiculous. Sure, it doesn't look as good as NBA 2K14, but there are many, many improvements over current gen, mostly gameplay related... which is what we, the hardcore sports fans, always say we want.

Of course, for many people, it's either the hype train or the hate train, and full steam ahead.

Anyway, as for actual impressions, I'm finding this Madden to be very solid in the gameplay department. I was surprised that the CPU offered such a stiff challenge on default all-pro, especially in the running game.

I love the fact that, after the initial load, the menus are lightning fast. They lagged like crazy for me on the 360.

Liking the new pause menu UI. I'm not usually a fan of Windows 8-style tile-based layouts, but this one is pretty sharp.

[onac22]

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After the haze of next gen has left same turd new polish. Of all the new sideline animations supposedly in the game I have only really noticed the D use them offense wr's still very dumb. Way to many ints 8 a game at least 4-5 per team per game. Taking the game back today may buy again in a few months after tuners but for now not worth 60.

I still say if the wr's were half as aggressive as the db's when ball in air the game would play better. But still the same canned passes and receptions.

[speels]

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After the haze of next gen has left same turd new polish. Of all the new sideline animations supposedly in the game I have only really noticed the D use them offense wr's still very dumb. Way to many ints 8 a game at least 4-5 per team per game. Taking the game back today may buy again in a few months after tuners but for now not worth 60.

I still say if the wr's were half as aggressive as the db's when ball in air the game would play better. But still the same canned passes and receptions.

Even though I don't agree with all of your post, I do agree on the lack of aggressiveness of the WR. There are more times than not where the D is behind the WR and blows by them to make the INT when all the WR would have had to do was take 1 step towards the ball and they would have made the catch.

[4thQtrStre5S]

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After the haze of next gen has left same turd new polish. Of all the new sideline animations supposedly in the game I have only really noticed the D use them offense wr's still very dumb. Way to many ints 8 a game at least 4-5 per team per game. Taking the game back today may buy again in a few months after tuners but for now not worth 60.

I still say if the wr's were half as aggressive as the db's when ball in air the game would play better. But still the same canned passes and receptions.

Have you tried controlling the WR?

[tha_show256]

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I normally don't post my impressions much, I let y'all handle that, but, I have to say I am very pleased with my purchase of Madden. Pleasantly surprised is what I will say! It's still Madden, you can see that right off the bat, but, man it plays and looks so much better then any other made to date! Still room for improvement of course, I.e. Penalties, I've played 3 full games with no flags and have my sliders pretty turned up for PI and still nothing. All in all though, good start EA, GOOD START.

[Hiro1]

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Even though I don't agree with all of your post, I do agree on the lack of aggressiveness of the WR. There are more times than not where the D is behind the WR and blows by them to make the INT when all the WR would have had to do was take 1 step towards the ball and they would have made the catch.

Maybe has more to deal with the receiver because in my games WRs are attacking the ball at the highest point without being controlled.

These were head to head games.

[BigBadTom]

Wow, from reading these comments, it seems M25 is a better game than what people made it out to be at first. Graphics will come with time, but it seems that they addressed the gaping flaws from CG (Line play, CB play) and made the game somewhat better. I look forward to M15 and 16 as the foundation seems somewhat solid