Madden NFL 15 Gameplay Hands-On Impressions (GoodGameBro)

[wordtobigbird]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Gameplay Hands-On Impressions (GoodGameBro)

Yeah, I saw a post last night right after the man/zone coverage enhancements were announced that was something like "I really hope they didn't make it impossible to score" or something like that.

Please make it too hard. Please. Too hard is MUCH better than too easy. I would much rather adjust the game to make it easier than have to max out sliders to give the CPU a chance. Scoring a touchdown in the NFL is a big deal.

It makes me if people who say that are more Madden fans than football fans, if that makes sense. If you watch and love the NFL how can you not see that a lot of times it is nearly impossible to score. Teams get 10+ drives and if they can score a TD on 4 of them thats a great game. I think if we only scored on 25% of our drives in Madden people wouldn't know how to react lol

Some guy who got really good at coffin corner punting is doing the birdman hands right now.

[friscob]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Gameplay Hands-On Impressions (GoodGameBro)

It makes me if people who say that are more Madden fans than football fans, if that makes sense. If you watch and love the NFL how can you not see that a lot of times it is nearly impossible to score. Teams get 10+ drives and if they can score a TD on 4 of them thats a great game. I think if we only scored on 25% of our drives in Madden people wouldn't know how to react lol

Some guy who got really good at coffin corner punting is doing the birdman hands right now.

I remember when 25 came out and ppl were expressing sentiments like yours and "Madden" fans were pointing to the Broncos thrashing of the Ravens as proof that Madden was realistic!

NFL has swung in favor of the offense the last few years. The game just needs to give you some tools at your disposal to play good defense while also taking away the madden money plays. Sounds like they had the money plays in mind while developing this game when you read about taking away overpowered runs and the secondary reacting quicker.

[Danimal]

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I liked the preview but I ask this question with no intent of causing an issue, or discrediting the source and mainly because I have not been keeping up with the Madden community.

Is the author of this article the same Corey that used to be here as a game changer?

[N51_rob]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Gameplay Hands-On Impressions (GoodGameBro)

I liked the preview but I ask this question with no intent of causing an issue, or discrediting the source and mainly because I have not been keeping up with the Madden community.

Is the author of this article the same Corey that used to be here as a game changer?

Yes.

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[MossMan84]

Yeah, I saw a post last night right after the man/zone coverage enhancements were announced that was something like "I really hope they didn't make it impossible to score" or something like that.

Please make it too hard. Please. Too hard is MUCH better than too easy. I would much rather adjust the game to make it easier than have to max out sliders to give the CPU a chance. Scoring a touchdown in the NFL is a big deal.

Yes, it would be nice if we all could appreciate scoring a touchdown! I do like the idea of low scoring games (especially against a good D) and when you finally get one in it feels oh so good! Hopefully sliders work too so you can make it even harder and/or realistic.

[CoreySA]

I appreciate all of the comments guys, and thanks for reading.

As for positive vs. negative feedback, I think I did clearly point out that it still isn't perfect. I mentioned CB/WR interactions in the article and how they remain to be an issue. While the CB's react better now and there is better coverage, the fact remains that the lack of physicality between CB's and WR's is still a very clear issue. I mentioned this in my feedback to the team and that it needs to be addressed moving forward. I believe fixing this issue is a priority and would fix a lot - proper press coverage, pass interference calls, etc.

I think some type of jostle system needs to be implemented. A modifier that allows you as both a CB or WR, to grab jerseys, push your opponent or get better positioning with a risk/reward system, meaning if you do too much of something, it'll result in a PI call. Having this type of system would make playing those positions fun again and would create a more realistic setting with a secondary that wants to play physical.

Either way, my focus here was to talk about the improvements that Madden NFL 15 DID make this year and what I thought of that experience. I had a good time with the game, and I feel like the improvements made do a lot to enhance the experience and that these aren't fluff features. Re-writing zones is a huge deal, so was making the D-Line fun again and making those positions matter after the O-Line was so OP last year. Defense still isn't 100% yet due to the lack of physical action between CB's and WR's, but it is improved and feels much more balanced because of it. I thought I pointed that out, but if I didn't state it clearly, I apologize.

And yes, I still am a Game Changer, and I do visit here daily, but my responses have become less because I've focused heavily on GoodGameBro and making it a success. It honestly takes up all of my time. I do lurk for feedback though, and I do appreciate all of your comments no matter if you agree or disagree with my thoughts.

As we get closer to release, I'll try to get to more of your comments and concerns, because I know it's important to you guys.

Thanks for reading, and we'll have more content soon!

[mmorg]

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Awesome reply. Thanks.

[Dr. Poe]

Sounds like the DB's will have even more psychic powers. Sounds like they will cheat even more to make plays.

[Kramer5150]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Gameplay Hands-On Impressions (GoodGameBro)

Everything SOUNDS promising,but as it's been stated anything can sound good,the obvious test will be how it all plays out once the game is released to the masses.

This sounds promising (at least to me)....

Saw more penalties being called such as – blocking downfield, late hits out of bounds and roughing the passer were all penalties I saw numerous times that I saw none of last year.

But what I am more surprised about is with the attention being made to the defensive side of things (about time...lol) there was no mention of pass interference anywhere (unless I missed it)

While I hope it's true about the other penalties being called more frequently,I thought for sure this penalty would be called alot as well.

[N51_rob]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Gameplay Hands-On Impressions (GoodGameBro)

Everything SOUNDS promising,but as it's been stated anything can sound good,the obvious test will be how it all plays out once the game is released to the masses.

This sounds promising (at least to me)....



But what I am more surprised about is with the attention being made to the defensive side of things (about time...lol) there was no mention of pass interference anywhere (unless I missed it)

While I hope it's true about the other penalties being called more frequently,I thought for sure this penalty would be called alot as well.

You can't have PI is the WR/DB never touch each other downfield...

[Kramer5150]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Gameplay Hands-On Impressions (GoodGameBro)

You can't have PI is the WR/DB never touch each other downfield...

you can inside of 5 yards.......lol

[GiantBlue76]

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It's just too hard to get excited for this game. The more you read and see, the more you realize there is just so much missing that it just makes it too hard to enjoy it. Truth be told, I'm going to get back to following baseball and I will probably buy a PS4 next year and play the Show. Seeing the depth and the unreal attention to detail in that game just makes me want to play it. It also makes it a lot harder for me to take Madden seriously. It can't hold my interest.

[burter]

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Yes this sounds good and all, but to me it just feels like the same stuff we have read before. Like someone posted, it feels like the same article 5+ years and running.

I just look at "the AI will stop you if you try to run the same play over and over" and I realize that was said the last billion years. I mean really. I hope to god this game is some what good, but I can't take the obvious "blow the game up to a make it look great" again this year. It's been too many years of this....... I seriously hope I'm dead wrong. For once with this game I hope most of us are dead wrong.

[Swauny Jones]

Is this the type of madden game we've all been finally waiting for? Dam you analysis has me pumped for this game.

[BezO]

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...but he also says that during the play that animations have been greatly improved and look realistic. The animations look the same. Unless he is playing some other build that has nothing in common with the trailers that have been shown, they look the same. If there is some other build where they are actually improved, heaven only knows why they aren't showing that one.

Very exciting additions. I only wish I could believe them.

This is why there are only 4-5 people here that I would put stock in their impressions. James swerving up the sidelines and most of the tackle animations in the phone cam vid give the impression that animations still suck.

And with no details given regarding the adaptive AI, I'm not buying it. Even if it's harder to abuse the CPU, it's the HOW I'm concerned with. And is it just against the CPU, or is it for all CPU controlled players (against another user)?