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  • jjoneshbk
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    • Aug 2010
    • 55

    #1

    Things you Appreciate about Madden 22..

    Now, now..before I get started here, let me say I am INTIMATELY aware of every last one of Madden 22's deficiencies, from Offline Franchise having a mode-breaking, score changing bug, to the ever annoying holy light that blinds us all during the draft, and the few gameplay bugs that exist.

    With that said, even if I didn't know a single one, everyone here does a great job of keeping us abreast of all of Madden's shortcomings, and so I've decided to start something positive and talk about what I do enjoy. It is my opinion that Madden 22 has made VERY impressive improvements, even if we just go from '21 to '22 (next-gen), that just can't be summarily ignored. Let's share our favorites. Now instead of naming every last one in a post that will go on way too long, I'll name 3..from Presentation, Gameplay, and my favorite mode, Franchise.


    Presentation: Has taken a very nice, and welcome step forward from year-to-year, and I can't let it go unpraised. I just loaded into a Week 6 game in Year 2 of my franchise, and the lead-in not only mentions that I won a blowout victory in my last game of this particular matchup, but also that I'm the reigning Super Bowl champs, all the while watching the teams actually warm-up broadcast style, INSTEAD of a false highlight mashup video, with players doing things that can't actually be done in-game as was the case in Madden '21..it's the LITTLE THINGS that matter most, and I'm happy EA is on the right track here.


    Gameplay: There's nothing more satisfying to me, then running a Full House Base Slam, right through the B gap behind one of my FB's and watching him crash headlong into a LB either clearing him completely, or atleast blowing him off balance and out of reach as I lean forward or cut off of that into whatever green grass I can get. Running the ball has never felt better to me and I love every second of it, on both sides. Whether trying to hold the point of attack, or blow through it, O-line-D-line interaction, and the running game off of it just FEELS better with the improvements of movement and momentum. Thank you.


    Franchise: Yes, yes, the scouting update ain't here yet. But how about the most obvious addition? SCENARIOS. They add a whole new layer to franchise and it's much appreciated. It seems that people like to "Yeah, but" these kinds of things, I think people should embrace them, after all, craziness happens off the field that affects on the field, ALL the time right? I thought y'all wanted sim? But anyway, tip of the cap.

    Anywho, I could mention any number of other great small gameplay additions like, like the animation of touching a player down that fell, just to make sure it's a tackle, c'mon that's golden. Or the simple pushing out of bounds of a player too close to the boundary instead of a full tackle like before, but I'll leave it here. I'm just saying, let's give props where they're due instead of piling on the shortcomings we all know about as we patiently wait for more improvements.
  • pmurray20
    MVP
    • Apr 2011
    • 1375

    #2
    Re: Things you Appreciate about Madden 22..

    Madden once again has Tim Tebow so that's a plus
    Go Bucks!!

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    • jjoneshbk
      Rookie
      • Aug 2010
      • 55

      #3
      Re: Things you Appreciate about Madden 22..

      Originally posted by pmurray20
      Madden once again has Tim Tebow so that's a plus
      The question is, are you going to move him back to QB and try to relive some of that ultra ridiculous Tebow Magic??

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      • Armor and Sword
        The Lama
        • Sep 2010
        • 21551

        #4
        Things you Appreciate about Madden 22..

        Great thread!!

        A small but meaningful update is the new UI which I love.

        Everything is there to manage your team on your home page. Also standings are accessed from that home page now which I like.

        The news feed is soooooooo much better. A nice easy to read scroll down column where you can read all the blogs about that weeks action! And the twitter feed/reactions has itรขโ‚ฌโ„ขs own neat and organized column to scroll down and easily read reactions from your favorite personalityรขโ‚ฌโ„ขs instead of spread out all over the place on a disorganized page full of stuff.

        I am truly digging the new weekly Strategy/practice as with 32 team control it works great. Yes I have devised a cool dice rolling system. Hopefully they will fix it for solo franchise players who want nothing to do with 32 team control.

        Gameplay? Where do I start. Ok I start with the best upgrade on next gen Madden 22รขโ‚ฌยฆ..CPU QB AI!!!! Never ever been better!!!!


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        • PhillyPhanatic14
          MVP
          • Jun 2015
          • 4823

          #5
          Re: Things you Appreciate about Madden 22..
          1. Love seeing young players regress due to multiple injuries. That's a huge addition.
          2. Also seeing a lot more varied injuries at more positions this year. Depth is finally important.
          3. AI QBs attack your weaknesses on all madden. If you are usering a dude and go off script they'll destroy you.
          4. The rate of xp gain is slower this year and it's a great design choice
          5. The new franchise UI is also awesome. Finally feels like i'm in a 32 team league and not just out there playing 16 single games.
          6. Playbooks are pretty sick. The Ravens playbook is amazing.

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          • jjoneshbk
            Rookie
            • Aug 2010
            • 55

            #6
            Re: Things you Appreciate about Madden 22..

            Originally posted by Armor and Sword
            Great thread!!

            A small but meaningful update is the new UI which I love.

            Everything is there to manage your team on your home page. Also standings are accessed from that home page now which I like.

            The news feed is soooooooo much better. A nice easy to read scroll down column where you can read all the blogs about that weeks action! And the twitter feed/reactions has itรขโ‚ฌโ„ขs own neat and organized column to scroll down and easily read reactions from your favorite personalityรขโ‚ฌโ„ขs instead of spread out all over the place on a disorganized page full of stuff.

            I am truly digging the new weekly Strategy/practice as with 32 team control it works great. Yes I have devised a cool dice rolling system. Hopefully they will fox it for solo franchise players who want nothing to do with 32 team control.

            Gameplay? Where do I start. Ok I start with best upgrade on next gen Madden 22รขโ‚ฌยฆ..CPU QB AI!!!! Never ever been better!!!!


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            First off, thank you Armor!! Just like seeing the positives sometimes you know??

            Right on with the UI layout, I definitely much prefer the new look myself. Everything is so well laid out now. So fun fact by the way, and I wonder if you've noticed.. twice now on load back to the main screen of franchise after a game, for just a split of a second, I've seen the last year/ last gen animation of my head coach, at the desk as he's been the last few years, before the new layout gets into place, have you seen that? Just thought that was interesting.

            I also definitely agree about the A.I. QB's! They are SO much better, and not in a ROBO QB sort of way which is what I've always been concerned about.




            Originally posted by PhillyPhanatic14
            1. Love seeing young players regress due to multiple injuries. That's a huge addition.
            2. Also seeing a lot more varied injuries at more positions this year. Depth is finally important.
            3. AI QBs attack your weaknesses on all madden. If you are usering a dude and go off script they'll destroy you.
            4. The rate of xp gain is slower this year and it's a great design choice
            5. The new franchise UI is also awesome. Finally feels like i'm in a 32 team league and not just out there playing 16 single games.
            6. Playbooks are pretty sick. The Ravens playbook is amazing.
            Funny you should mention those Ravens, they're my franchise team

            I would say it's never been more fun, but I gotta say..using the Ravens defense from about 2005, through the late 00's to shutdown a lot of overhyped offenses? Never found more joy than that.

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            • tymmie21
              Rookie
              • May 2008
              • 85

              #7
              Re: Things you Appreciate about Madden 22..

              I must say there is no better feeling than finally getting logical second level and open field blocks from my teammates where I don't have to Barry Sanders my way to get more than 4 yards on a carry. A well executed run play is a thing of beauty and the cherry on top is if I can get that pesky safety to miss.

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              • damion2721
                Rookie
                • Mar 2013
                • 296

                #8
                Re: Things you Appreciate about Madden 22..

                +1. The positive thread is VERY welcomed.

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                • jjoneshbk
                  Rookie
                  • Aug 2010
                  • 55

                  #9
                  Re: Things you Appreciate about Madden 22..

                  Originally posted by tymmie21
                  I must say there is no better feeling than finally getting logical second level and open field blocks from my teammates where I don't have to Barry Sanders my way to get more than 4 yards on a carry. A well executed run play is a thing of beauty and the cherry on top is if I can get that pesky safety to miss.
                  Soooooo damn true Tymmie, the downfield blocking is so much improved, and it feels so great. And with the added dimensions of progressive AND actual game fatigue (which I'm hoping gets touched a tad more), I feel like it makes the running game even more meaningful. But if I get toe tackled one more time right before breaking into the secondary, I swear lol

                  Originally posted by damion2721
                  +1. The positive thread is VERY welcomed.
                  Thanks Damion, just trying to show love where deserved man.

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                  • Retropyro
                    Pro
                    • Jul 2010
                    • 798

                    #10
                    Re: Things you Appreciate about Madden 22..

                    I have not been happy with Madden for a number of years and honestly from 17 through 20, I essentially bought the game and stopped playing after just a month or two. Only bought it out of habit and was not enjoying it. Skipped 21, first time ever (bought every title since the first).

                    After the trial and buying 22, I am having the most fun I've had in a Madden title in the last decade. The game is far from perfect, but for me at least the fun factor is back. Running with Armor's sliders and am back to playing Madden with a smile on my face rather than a scowl.
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                    • pmurray20
                      MVP
                      • Apr 2011
                      • 1375

                      #11
                      Re: Things you Appreciate about Madden 22..

                      Originally posted by jjoneshbk
                      The question is, are you going to move him back to QB and try to relive some of that ultra ridiculous Tebow Magic??
                      i would say yes however he doesn't have a face scan and looks like a default danny lol they could have used his old face scans
                      Go Bucks!!

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                      • NYJin2011tm
                        MVP
                        • Oct 2011
                        • 2752

                        #12
                        Re: Things you Appreciate about Madden 22..

                        I appreciate the momentum in the game. Just love dominating and filling it full and conversely the other team has it full and you slowly turn the tide.

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                        • Retropyro
                          Pro
                          • Jul 2010
                          • 798

                          #13
                          Re: Things you Appreciate about Madden 22..

                          Originally posted by NYJin2011tm
                          I appreciate the momentum in the game. Just love dominating and filling it full and conversely the other team has it full and you slowly turn the tide.
                          The momentum is pretty amazing. I was dominating in a game last night and up 24 point halfway through the 3rd QTR. Slowly the CPU team began making plays and taking back the momentum and ended up beating my by 3 points in the final minute. Nothing about it felt "cheap" or like the CPU was cheating. It felt very natural.
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                          • jerwoods
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                            • Jan 2009
                            • 2989

                            #14
                            Re: Things you Appreciate about Madden 22..

                            i like the soundtrack

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                            • Reed1417
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                              • May 2012
                              • 6129

                              #15
                              Re: Things you Appreciate about Madden 22..

                              With this being my first next gen Madden, I've got so many positives but I'll just start with the fact that I like it way more than last gen Madden 21. I couldn't even make content with that game so I'm just excited to be able to get back to that this year!

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