[roadman]

Here are some impressions from the games I played this weekend and it was too difficult to get in any games on a Fathers Day.

Let's see, spend time with kids or play test Madden? Yeah, right, dad of the year awards for play testing Madden all day with kids. lol

So, here goes:

Positives:

Pass rush, keep it EA, don't succumb to the itchy trigger fingers

Cleaner, smoother looking game.

Big advocate of the no huddles presentation, love this addition.

The view around the stadium is much more enhanced and you can see out further than the stadium. Presentation notice.

Pass trajectories feel real nice


Sideline catches are a treat to watch and work

There is some sideline interactions with players jumping up and down after a big play. (different than last years jumping around)

No more cut scenes with seeing coaches faces 200 times per game

I tested penalties, they work if above 50, not so much at 50. That's needs to still improve.

Crowd swells seem to be louder and done at more appropriate times.

I noticed it was raining in the first home Packer game. Yes, thank you!

Superstars are now a thing!
Negatives:

I only noticed one blocking play that the D did a stunt and the center did not pick up the stunter. This could improve too.

Too many fumbles from big hitters, that needs to be reduced.

No comments on presentation, I know Canes is down on presentation, but last year, they held off presentation in the beta and I'm hearing they did this year too.

Franchise mode, ehh, the player contracts look a bit better, but I still feel this mode is underwhelming.

All in all, game play wise, best Madden I've played so far at this point.

Only fix the fumbles and the penalties.