Really trying to like this game

[lakerhater]

But it’s not even fun right now. It feels more like work or a task due to this literally broken pass defense. NOTHING you do will stop the opposing computer. Nothing. To say it’s frustrating is putting it lightly

[liftheavy9]

U need to go lift some weights.

[DaJuan]

CFB 25 gameplay is way better, it's totally the opposite for pass coverage. I don't know why Madden is so different 🤷

[ZachenFoot]

Quote: Originally Posted by Fredette

It's the same soulless sh!t like MLB The Show or NBA2K. Nothing has changed and if, most of the changes are ANTi-OFFLINE players... so just enjoy it, buy your cards with a credit-card and exploit the online gaming... And don't forget a guy like DAN ****IN MARINO, he is only available in UT....What a joke

Wonder if you guys are ever just going to accept that you've moved on from sports games and they aren't for you anymore in their modern state instead of declaring the product as bad lol

Every year I buy and come nowhere close to being as angry and miserable about it, don't know how some of you do it

[kennylc321]

I do not disagree with anything you said. The defense is pretty bad, but I've accepted it. What I mean by that is I do not even waste time trying to find that unicorn slider setting because I know it does not exist. I just end up playing most of the game on 'play offense' in sim... I know it stinks but it is what it is at this point.

But make no mistake, this game is bad. On impulse, I did the 10 hour thing because my wife and kid were out of town. Couldn't even make it through a full game.

[ODogg]

Quote: Originally Posted by ZachenFoot

Wonder if you guys are ever just going to accept that you've moved on from sports games and they aren't for you anymore in their modern state instead of declaring the product as bad lol Every year I buy and come nowhere close to being as angry and miserable about it, don't know how some of you do it

I have said this time and time again, if the game feels stale to you, then that's how you feel, that doesn't make the game a bad game, that's a separate issue entirely.

People need to realize that as they age sometimes gaming tastes change.

[ZachenFoot]

Quote: Originally Posted by ODogg

I have said this time and time again, if the game feels stale to you, then that's how you feel, that doesn't make the game a bad game, that's a separate issue entirely. People need to realize that as they age sometimes gaming tastes change.

Yep. I have amazing memories with Madden 99 and NFL 2K5 in my life. There are certainly some things 2K did better than Madden does now, primarily presentation.

But the feel of gameplay is... awesome. I used to hate running the ball and now it's my favorite thing because they got the mechanics figured out. The idea that the old versions are "better" is the nostalgia talking. I love those old games but any time I go back, I'm instantly reminded of all the bugs and issues they've worked out the last several decades.

[ODogg]

Quote: Originally Posted by ZachenFoot

Yep. I have amazing memories with Madden 99 and NFL 2K5 in my life. There are certainly some things 2K did better than Madden does now, primarily presentation. But the feel of gameplay is... awesome. I used to hate running the ball and now it's my favorite thing because they got the mechanics figured out. The idea that the old versions are "better" is the nostalgia talking. I love those old games but any time I go back, I'm instantly reminded of all the bugs and issues they've worked out the last several decades.

Yep, and just like I told Steve, when Madden 40 is out people will talk about "remember madden 25, now that was when madden was fun"

I've been here long enough to see it happen again and again. Nostalgia replaces judgement when people tire of games that they should take a break from.