How's the online H2H?

[ChiTownKid]

I'm still on the 10hr trial, about 4 hours left.

I spent the first 5ish hours playing All-Pro CPU, learning the mechanics, and, short version, I don't think I'm impressed enough to warrant shelling out $70 for the single-player side.

So, earlier this morning, I jumped into the online H2H side for a bit, played two games, and won them both because my opponents quit, and one of those was the infamous 'on-my-first-possession-i-go-for-it-on-4th-&-1-deep-in-my-own-territory-then-fail-to-convert-so-i-quit'. I love those.

However, in spite of that crap, which is unavoidable, I'm curious to know if the mode itself is less buggy than the single player. Those who have put a bunch of time into online H2H, opponent behavior notwithstanding, how is it? Does the same crap like the busted no-huddle clock exist there, too? Warping players? Scoring glitches?

If the mode is at least solid and relatively bug-free, I might buy the game just for that. Humans will at least be less predictable than the CPU, even if also less emotionally stable. But if it carries over the same gameplay issues as single-player, I'll just move on.

I'll keep playing the trial, but might not get the whole picture in this limited time.

[JMD]

Re: How's the online H2H?

I'm still on the 10hr trial, about 4 hours left.

I spent the first 5ish hours playing All-Pro CPU, learning the mechanics, and, short version, I don't think I'm impressed enough to warrant shelling out $70 for the single-player side.

So, earlier this morning, I jumped into the online H2H side for a bit, played two games, and won them both because my opponents quit, and one of those was the infamous 'on-my-first-possession-i-go-for-it-on-4th-&-1-deep-in-my-own-territory-then-fail-to-convert-so-i-quit'. I love those.

However, in spite of that crap, which is unavoidable, I'm curious to know if the mode itself is less buggy than the single player. Those who have put a bunch of time into online H2H, opponent behavior notwithstanding, how is it? Does the same crap like the busted no-huddle clock exist there, too? Warping players? Scoring glitches?

If the mode is at least solid and relatively bug-free, I might buy the game just for that. Humans will at least be less predictable than the CPU, even if also less emotionally stable. But if it carries over the same gameplay issues as single-player, I'll just move on.

I'll keep playing the trial, but might not get the whole picture in this limited time.

My experience with online head to head games in Madden 25 is it's the worst it's been in years. The reason , the ridiculously over powered hit stick. Every play your opponent will hit stick , it's a joke , it's not football. EA blew it big time with this one.

I'm a big time online player , in the past I played a ton of MUT online games. This year I can't stand to play it's so unrealistic. Every play "Wham" hit stick player loses all his energy or fumbles. How many NFL games have you seen this happen? I'll tell you , ZERO.

[vegaskid71]

Re: How's the online H2H?

it sucks. why fix when its not broken.. you cant see opponents record.. you cant even see your own record.

[John_2400]

Re: How's the online H2H?

Offensive party defense horrible.

[Wilk5280]

Re: How's the online H2H?

Online H2H is pretty terrible. Removing the ability to view your record, stats, opponents record, etc is a terrible idea. Literally, what's the point of playing H2H?

[Tonka3013]

Re: How's the online H2H?

Online H2H is pretty terrible. Removing the ability to view your record, stats, opponents record, etc is a terrible idea. Literally, what's the point of playing H2H?

WTH, right? Why would they get rid of all that? Now there's some point system that I don't understand. I don't even know how to see my numerical ranking.

Offensive party defense horrible.

Its basically touchdown or occasionally an interception on every drive. I'll see a punt once every 3 or 4 games. As a result, I feel like i have to score on EVERY drive. 4th & 15, gotta go for it because I can't stop the other team anyway.

[GridironGreat]

Re: How's the online H2H?

Offensive party defense horrible.

This has almost been forever though tbf. Even madden 05 and addition to defensive hot routes,the defense is always at the mercy of the offense. Man coverage has always been terrible, zones are as bad, pursuit angles are horrific.

[ChaseB]

Re: How's the online H2H?

The defense is in a rough spot so it is mostly shootouts if your opponent is halfway decent, but from a strict gameplay sense I'm still having a good time playing online and will for sure enjoy running an online franchise. There's enough playbook creativity that while you can run a couple concepts and win, I've had fun trying to dig into my bag and showcase a lot of the new stuff.

[Mintsa]

Re: How's the online H2H?

Do they have leaderboards ? If so, how are the scored without wins/loses/rank ?

[Mintsa]

Re: How's the online H2H?

I’ve always applauded maddens simple yet effective/traditional form of head to head. Sometimes less is more…..

2k’s just wrote off…….madden has taken a turn for the worse.

Only the show is left.

[dolphindad50]

Re: How's the online H2H?

I can't believe we can't use our custom playbooks online. Ridiculous

[Mintsa]

Re: How's the online H2H?

Guys. Seriously, you can’t see your win/loss record anywhere ? It’s not hidden away on some other tab ??

You have to be able to see it somewhere, if not, the mode is pointless.

[vegaskid71]

Re: How's the online H2H?

yup our records our hidden. very hidden

[Mintsa]

Re: How's the online H2H?

Just got madden via the free trial.

Online H2H has leaderboards, at the bottom it has your name and record ?? Not sure what you guys aren’t finding.

[Tonka3013]

Re: How's the online H2H?

It shows your last 10