Getting Hit by the Madden Hype Machine

[Phobia]

Agree with this. I have not bought madden since 05. I buy NCAA every year and was not going to get it this year and only get madden. BUT after talking to some buddies who got NCAA, I was going to get both madden and ncaa. After the NCAA mess with broken sliders, freezing, poor pursuit angles, lack of pass rush, robo QB, ect ect.

I am not buying madden. IAN almost had me. But once the game is out I am seeing some of the same issues (robo QB and freezing LMAO).

Flat out sad the testing team EA has. They must have the best jobs, do nothing for your money.

[Marino]

Quote: Originally Posted by Phobia

Agree with this. I have not bought madden since 05. I buy NCAA every year and was not going to get it this year and only get madden. BUT after talking to some buddies who got NCAA, I was going to get both madden and ncaa. After the NCAA mess with broken sliders, freezing, poor pursuit angles, lack of pass rush, robo QB, ect ect. I am not buying madden. IAN almost had me. But once the game is out I am seeing some of the same issues (robo QB and freezing LMAO). Flat out sad the testing team EA has. They must have the best jobs, do nothing for your money.

i havent really seen robo QB or any freezing yet...if there are some other issues that you want me to look at i will...but on those two i just want to let you know i havent seen either yet

[jeetaa6]

you've described exactly where i am at this year. but, i'm not even tempted to buy Madden right now. i feel freed!!

"fool me once, shame on me. fool me 3 times, i'm a friggin' idiot and it won't happen again"! is that how the quote goes????

[RoyalBoyle78]

Clay I your a good man and a good witter, but I must say I have disappointed in the past, yes there will NEVER be a glitch free game, or a gimmick free game, I will saythough Madden 09 is a great step forward and a solid football title this year, To each his own I guess.

[therockstar2005]

I agree if you know that you don't enjoy Madden and you truly do love 2k5. I will say that while this year's version has been really good for me, the fact remains that it is still Madden, and still will play like Madden. If you love 2k5's gameplay, it's far better to just stick with it and not worry about it. Don't let others convince you of how you should enjoy your game.

[Crash Davis]

This is the first madden on Next Gen to actually do something, solid game small small flaws that I actually believe are being blow waay out of perpotion

Madden is a hyped game no doubt, but you wanna talk about the biggest hyped game that didnt deserve it, Grand Theft Auto 4. a solid game but by no means even close to classic as almost every review states

Anywho I respect waiting past the release date for madden but at least rent it i think youll be pleasently suprised

[Steelerfan2k1]

I got caught up in the hype for Head Coach 09 on here, and I went out on Tuesday and picked up Madden CE and the strategy guide for HC09.

HC09 is worthy of the hype. I am very satisfied with my purchase.

[asu666]

I wish I had learned my lesson. The box should read 85 new feature, 75 features removed, and 95 missing. I always buy Madden hoping this is the year, but I always end up playing NFL 2K5 for another 11.5 months while I wait for the next punch to the gut.