Madden NFL 09 2008 Super Bowl Video (IGN)

[brewha202002]

WOW! I cannot believe that only a handful of people noticed what happened on the OL in this video. I can live with the 300lb linemen gatting plowed over, but 3 OL doing the EXACT same animation in synch stuck out like a sore thumb. Wow, that was atrocious!

[ThreeKing]

Quote: Originally Posted by brewha202002

WOW! I cannot believe that only a handful of people noticed what happened on the OL in this video. I can live with the 300lb linemen gatting plowed over, but 3 OL doing the EXACT same animation in synch stuck out like a sore thumb. Wow, that was atrocious!

HAHA. Good call. Yeah, that is pretty bad. I don't recall a Madden game ever doing that.

It just seems like this company will give something and then take something or screw something up in return.

I'm still getting this game and can't wait. It just gets frustrating sometimes with these guys.

[Exonerated]

Oh snap. Theres something wrong with madden. 3 linemen same animation.

Dealbreaker. Not buyin the game.



Zzz like every frame of every play is suppose to be perfect. It may be frustrating (to some), be really shouldn't be something to clamor over.

[Ian_Cummings]

Quote: Originally Posted by Exonerated

Oh snap. Theres something wrong with madden. 3 linemen same animation. Dealbreaker. Not buyin the game. Zzz like every frame of every play is suppose to be perfect. It may be frustrating (to some), be really shouldn't be something to clamor over.

I think I've been straightforward from day 1 that our blocking is not where we want it to be for 09, along with a few other areas. What you are seeing is exactly what I mean in that respect...the animation "coverage" is just really sub-par. Luckily all the work VJ has done last year and this year has improved logic and AI quite substantially, but the animation selection is our big remaining problem.

If a lack of true edge rushing looping animations and the possibility of synchronized OL get engaged moves are deal breakers for you, then I'd have to say 09 has all of that. However if you can get past those issues and take a look at the bigger picture, I think you'll be much more pleased. When I look at the game experience as a whole I feel we've definitely delivered a great product.

As for Maroney and the monster stiff-arm, that is mainly an animation bug. He "won" the stiff-arm check but he played the "Super-Win" animation instead of playing a more subdued one. I will check on that and see if that actually is in the final build, and if it is, look into addressing it.

[Rawdeal28]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheFuture15

I think I've been straightforward from day 1 that our blocking is not where we want it to be for 09, along with a few other areas. What you are seeing is exactly what I mean in that respect...the animation "coverage" is just really sub-par. Luckily all the work VJ has done last year and this year has improved logic and AI quite substantially, but the animation selection is our big remaining problem. If a lack of true edge rushing looping animations and the possibility of synchronized OL get engaged moves are deal breakers for you, then I'd have to say 09 has all of that. However if you can get past those issues and take a look at the bigger picture, I think you'll be much more pleased. When I look at the game experience as a whole I feel we've definitely delivered a great product. As for Maroney and the monster stiff-arm, that is mainly an animation bug. He "won" the stiff-arm check but he played the "Super-Win" animation instead of playing a more subdued one. I will check on that and see if that actually is in the final build, and if it is, look into addressing it.

i can see the bigger picture so this is no problem to me. not a gamebreaker by any stretch of the imagination. most of the time when people are pointing out these problems are just the chosen animation like u said.

Ian, is it really difficult for you guys to get the game to always choose the right animation for each situation?? cuz alot of the problems people point out are because the game chooses the wrong animation to play out at certain times.

[Exonerated]

Sorry for my fail attempt at sarcasm lol. Was trying to satirise the Ea haters.

Neways.

i saw nothin wrong with that clip. Without analysis every frame by frame. I didn't notice the 3 linemen in sync. Superficially, it was really good. The lighting is amazing and you can really feel the little person in big stadium feel. Like everyones looking at you.

Only thing i saw was maroney stiff arm which looked pretty hectic. I actually like the exaggerated skill sets that target the casual gamer. I'm fine with that stiff arm.

I don't really find nething wrong with those wwf big hits as well. I find them pretty cool when you lay it on someone. My friends that come over in a while would definitely appreciate those monstrous hits and exaggerated animations.

[mastershake88]

Quote: Originally Posted by ausar72

Looks good.... I, for one, love the endzones with the Super Bowl logo, instead of the team logos (too confusing). Don't change that EA! Please!!!

um...no? thats not in real life...why would you want that still in the game I dont even know why they continue to do that its wrong.

[mastershake88]

i dont know how to say this but that endzone spiel got to be fixed like the way it was in nfl 2k5 with the teams name the afc or nfc logos... I think you guys know what I'm talking about these days.