Is anyone worried about Madden now?

[TVNation53]

Why worry the last few years Madden and NCAA were basically the same game with the exceptions of NFL and NCAA themes so if gamers are digging NCAA they most likely will dig Madden.

[Methlab]

Quote: Originally Posted by TVNation53

Why worry the last few years Madden and NCAA were basically the same game with the exceptions of NFL and NCAA themes so if gamers are digging NCAA they most likely will dig Madden.

I hope this is not the case this year.

I think people worry about this because there are only 2 football games and they are both made by EA. If one is not good, that leads us to your line of thinking that they are the same.

I have to say, NCAA is not bad, but it doesnt grab me or make me care to play it much anymore. I am trading it in today already.

Yes, there are people who love NCAA, and that's great. It just is not a magical game. There is no WOW to it. I haven't been WOWed since 2k5, and I am hoping Madden can do that.

Maybe I am the only one, but I wish EA would sack up and choose to take some chances. When I say that, I mean..why not use a totally different engine for either Madden or NCAA?

The current EA engine (NCAA 2009) is a failure when it comes to excess cheese like the drop back pass, the rocket pass, and no defense. What I hate is that when you do not have the ball, you can expect to play D for a loooong time until you can get it back. There is no strategy or feel to it.

If EA really wants to do it right, they should start from scratch with a new engine for 1 of the 2 titles. Show us that you really care and quit tweaking the same engine over and over. Maybe Madden is so good it doesn't matter. I feel like it could be a great game honestly. But regardless, I am a bit worried about it now because NCAA just didn't do it for me.

[pjv31]

Pretty much all of the community leaders have said that they liked NCAA but it had some issues. Which is just what we found out last week. They also said that Madden was amazing, and a step above NCAA. As one community leader told me "if you like NCAA that's good, but you will LOVE Madden".

[btseroyer]

I know how badly everyone wants a great football sim, and it seems like every year is finally going to be the year, but to be honest...the game won't be that different IMO. It looks great on paper right now...but it did last year too...and the year before that.

Here's my solution, I did it with NCAA: wait a week or two to buy the game! If the game is awesome pick it up, if it is average and full of bugs like NCAA..don't buy it!

[g2thecore]

I am very worried about Madden actually. I've lost a lot of confidence after playing NCAA 09 and noticing the amount of issues that comes with it. The only thing that's giving me hope is the fact that EA has made a lot changes after the community event using the various feedback (something ncaa didn't do because the game was already complete by that time). I'm hoping there are no major glitches like there was with NCAA. Otherwise, I'm still looking forward to playing Madden 09.

[cam780]

Quote: Originally Posted by pjv31

Pretty much all of the community leaders have said that they liked NCAA but it had some issues. Which is just what we found out last week. They also said that Madden was amazing, and a step above NCAA. As one community leader told me "if you like NCAA that's good, but you will LOVE Madden".

This is what I'm counting on. I think it pretty much depends on why you play the game. I play single player off line dynasty on NCAA and I have no clue what the glitches are that people are talking about and at least for me that makes it clear that it isn't a game breaker.

Honestly, playing it as I do, I had a difficult time with NCAA and Madden 08 due to the lags and turnovers but this is the most fun I've had playing this particular game. Personally, I hope Madden turns out similar.

[loganone]

Madden has become a rental first for me from now on, especially considering NHL 08 has been EA's only solid release in some time. Tiger Woods, NFL Tour, NASCAR, NCAA, all of them are riddled with bugs or various other problems.

[Ian_Cummings_EA]

Just thought you all might want to check out this thread with some Human vs. CPU QB stats:
Some CPU QB stats in Madden 09

Would love to hear your feedback and thoughts.

[arseniotall]

Quote: Originally Posted by btseroyer

I know how badly everyone wants a great football sim, and it seems like every year is finally going to be the year, but to be honest...the game won't be that different IMO. It looks great on paper right now...but it did last year too...and the year before that. Here's my solution, I did it with NCAA: wait a week or two to buy the game! If the game is awesome pick it up, if it is average and full of bugs like NCAA..don't buy it!

Amen brother. It took me awhile but i learned my lesson. Wait atleast a week. Look back at the last group of sports titles to be released. Just about all of them needed a patch within the first week. Im not dropping $60 on an incomplete game. Waiting a week after NCAA's release saved me 60 bux, and anyone even a little worried about MAdden should do the same. I never understood this me-first, stand in line in a tent, first to see a movie/play a game attitude. PATIENCE MY FRIENDS IS A VIRTUE.

[Vikes1]

My needs/expectations for Madden '09' are pretty basic....

1. Reasonably realistic gameplay.
2. Functioning franchise mode, with good AI logic.
3. No glaring flaws/glitches that ruin the game.

I don't feel as though this is really too much to expect from EA/TIB.

If I get at least this...I'll be pretty pleased with this years game.