Madden NFL 25 Impressions (PS4)

[The JareBear]

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facemasks, roughing the passer, holding and offsides/false starts. Didn't get any Interference calls.

Was gameplay affected?

[bucky60]

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Off field stuff seems to be exactly the same as CG.

Someone in one of these threads ran 3 seasons for sim stats. QB stats seem better, not great but significantly better than CG.

I was at best buy this weekend. I'm so glad they were out of PS4's. Looking at the OS member reviews I was on the fence. Off field being exactly the same, I might have to fight the urge and stick with CG till M15. But so far, the OS member reviews are encouraging. If I would have been eligible for the $10 upgrade, it would have been automatic.

[bkrich83]

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I was at best buy this weekend. I'm so glad they were out of PS4's. Looking at the OS member reviews I was on the fence. Off field being exactly the same, I might have to fight the urge and stick with CG till M15. But so far, the OS member reviews are encouraging. If I would have been eligible for the $10 upgrade, it would have been automatic.

Can you get the $10 upgrade or whatever it is?

The on field upgrades imo, are significant and tangible off the bat. I think they make the game infinitely more enjoyable. The off the field stuff is not, which is why I have stuck with mostly play now stuff. Just not that fired up for CCM or franchise or whatever it's called now.

I really, really wish they would marry the off the field goodies from NFL Head Coach to the on the field strides and graphics in NG Madden.

Presentation still needs a massive upgrade FYI. It's better than CG, replay angles are 10000X better, but still pale in comparison to the Show or FIFA or NBA 2k.

[The JareBear]

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Can you get the $10 upgrade or whatever it is?

The on field upgrades imo, are significant and tangible off the bat. I think they make the game infinitely more enjoyable. The off the field stuff is not, which is why I have stuck with mostly play now stuff. Just not that fired up for CCM or franchise or whatever it's called now.

I really, really wish they would marry the off the field goodies from NFL Head Coach to the on the field strides and graphics in NG Madden.

Presentation still needs a massive upgrade FYI. It's better than CG, replay angles are 10000X better, but still pale in comparison to the Show or FIFA or NBA 2k.

I think this is a fair and extremely accurate breakdown of the game. Pretty much sums it up for anyone on the fence.

What someone can get out of this game solely depends on what kind of "upgrade" they were looking for in the first place.

It's the best Madden I've played in years. I hope they make a big leap in M15

[bkrich83]

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Oh and I have an addiction to making screenshots and highlight videos.

[bucky60]

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Can you get the $10 upgrade or whatever it is?

The on field upgrades imo, are significant and tangible off the bat. I think they make the game infinitely more enjoyable. The off the field stuff is not, which is why I have stuck with mostly play now stuff. Just not that fired up for CCM or franchise or whatever it's called now.

I really, really wish they would marry the off the field goodies from NFL Head Coach to the on the field strides and graphics in NG Madden.

Presentation still needs a massive upgrade FYI. It's better than CG, replay angles are 10000X better, but still pale in comparison to the Show or FIFA or NBA 2k.

According to Emmdot from EA, I'm not eligible.

I'm not much of a play now person. I always do franchise in all sports games.

I only had the first HC for the PC. Didn't have a console back then. And LOVED IT. I would love to have a HC or an in depth text game to be married to madden. Off field depth in madden (lack of) is one thing I really dislike. I would like to see an incredibly in depth franchise mode, owner/gm mode with a realistic progression system. I don't think I'll ever get my dream game, but if Madden can get closer to The Show and NBA2K I'll be happy.

I'm pretty sure I'll get M15, but I'll do the usual and get as many OS member reviews as I can (who have the game and that I trust) before making a decision. But based on what the impressions threads are saying for this M25, I'm more optimistic.

[bkrich83]

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According to Emmdot from EA, I'm not eligible.

I'm not much of a play now person. I always do franchise in all sports games.

I only had the first HC for the PC. Didn't have a console back then. And LOVED IT. I would love to have a HC or an in depth text game to be married to madden. Off field depth in madden (lack of) is one thing I really dislike. I would like to see an incredibly in depth franchise mode, owner/gm mode with a realistic progression system. I don't think I'll ever get my dream game, but if Madden can get closer to The Show and NBA2K I'll be happy.

I'm pretty sure I'll get M15, but I'll do the usual and get as many OS member reviews as I can (who have the game and that I trust) before making a decision. But based on what the impressions threads are saying for this M25, I'm more optimistic.

I don't think franchise in this years is bad, by any stretch. It's not great either. It's just sort of there. I haven't done any in depth analysis on progression or draft classes or sim stats or anything. I've honestly had more fun playing with the different teams and taking pics and vids.

I may start a new franchise in the future, but I can't decide on a team and prefer the variety of playing with multiple teams.

Maybe I'll run a 30 team franchise or something.

[bkrich83]

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According to Emmdot from EA, I'm not eligible.

I'm not much of a play now person. I always do franchise in all sports games.

I only had the first HC for the PC. Didn't have a console back then. And LOVED IT. I would love to have a HC or an in depth text game to be married to madden. Off field depth in madden (lack of) is one thing I really dislike. I would like to see an incredibly in depth franchise mode, owner/gm mode with a realistic progression system. I don't think I'll ever get my dream game, but if Madden can get closer to The Show and NBA2K I'll be happy.

I'm pretty sure I'll get M15, but I'll do the usual and get as many OS member reviews as I can (who have the game and that I trust) before making a decision. But based on what the impressions threads are saying for this M25, I'm more optimistic.

If you get a chance, get the HC 09 for console version. THe off the field stuff for that game was outstanding and should be the standard that the Madden team works towards.

[4thQtrStre5S]

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If you get a chance, get the HC 09 for console version. THe off the field stuff for that game was outstanding and should be the standard that the Madden team works towards.

I 2nd this.....

[Anaxamander]

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Oh and I have an addiction to making screenshots and highlight videos.

Same here. And I love that we're no longer limited to ea's software to save them. Now we can save actual game play.

[bkrich83]

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Same here. And I love that we're no longer limited to ea's software to save them. Now we can save actual game play.

And the vid quality is about 100000 times better.

[N51_rob]

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You forgot a 0.

[Marino]

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I can't say enough about this game. I was nervous at first but man this game is fun.

One moment for example was when I was playing the Bucs as the Panthers. I have never had a pocket where I could step up in and be able to make a play before. But I had a few instances. But the pocket was never the same.

[SilentYetViolent]

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If this game is a stepping stone for what's to come next year, I honestly can't wait! Started up CFM playing with my custom sliders and had a Monday Night Football-worthy game against San Diego using my Texans. Back and forth game with plenty of action. The only turnoff is the dropped passes by the CPU, otherwise it's a great game of football

[blackceasar]

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I will say this though, there are little things I notice that are considerably different than the current gen version. I mean even more than the fluidity of the animations, etc.

So check this out.. you at the beginning of a game when a your (or the opposing) QB takes the field and the commentators are saying something like "He was a first round selection in 2008, on the filed comes ____insert name____) you would always get the same canned thing about that particular QB... not in next gen.. they actually talk about what he did the week before. I was playing with the Dolphins in a CC and in week 2 rather than them introducing him as the former aggie converted back to his QB position (which they say EVERY TIME in current gen)..the next gen one said..." Coming to lead his team on the field is Ryan Tannehill.. he didnt have that great of a game last week throwing 3 picks, lets see if he can get it done today."

THAT made me smile... they also do it when they introduce the starting offense and defense..they will talk about what they did last week. They still havent got to the point where they talk about individual players during your current game about what they did last week, but these things they are doing are NOT in current gen. I love it.

For me, because I'm a Coach Mode type of guy, Madden next gen was a must buy.. for the ones who gripe about the controls feeling different becauset they play alot of controller and skill based games.. my advice is to just get used to it.. It's actually harder now.. less cheesing (although cheese will always be present)... all in all.. I'm happy with my next gen madden purchase. No, it's not as advanced as that basketball game I bought with my system.. but Madden is on the right track..they are just moving a little slower lol