Madden NFL 12 Review (360/PS3)

[BrownsFan72]

I dont know...I havent been happy with Madden in yrs and think this is the best in a long time. I think its a 9.0 I like it better than NCAA and it got a 8.5

[ruffdhc]

To me Madden 12 is not a bad game. It seems like EA took a page out of 2K's book and tried to get back to the basics of football. After playing the game for about 5-6 hours it was the same old presentation but for a team like the bucs things go old quick. Now with the more mainstream teams Chris always had something to say and the presentation was good. The run animation was not that good and often was wondering if i was running or jogging. Also the ratings could stand a tweek or two while some teams dont have one person with a 90 overall and 1-2 players with a 90+ speed rating but it seems that speed doesn't as big of a roll as in past Maddens. Over all the game is good and maybe the best madden yet.

[wheelman990]

Quote: Originally Posted by OGSPORTS

In what ways is 11 better then 12? ...

I could see someone saying 11 is better then 12. Specially on PS3. We got a bad port this year IMO. Lots of bugs and glitches, and also the worst looking fields I ever saw.

After playing Madden 11 tonight and comparing to 12, I think they both have stronger points to them. Gameplay goes to Madden 12 if they remove some bugs, but on PS3 Madden 11 feels more polished. To me Madden 12 felt rushed. I have theories on why, but there only just that. I think Madden 13 will be amazing

I enjoy Madden 12. Could(and should) be better though

[Elite49]

It says 7.5 Good

Then below that Pretty Good...

Its only "Good" don't try to coat it

[bkrich83]

Quote: Originally Posted by Elite49

It says 7.5 Good Then below that Pretty Good... Its only "Good" don't try to coat it

How insightful.

[D Apocalypse]

Just skimming through some of the comments made on here, it seems most are reading too much into the review that OS gave the game and the negativity that the forum members have towards the game. Let me tell you all that I have hated the last 3 Maddens I have owned and played but this game is the best in the series for next-gen consoles. I know I'm still in the new version honeymoon but I can reassure you guys that this is a really good game.

[JohnDoe8865]

Quote: Originally Posted by D Apocalypse

Just skimming through some of the comments made on here, it seems most are reading too much into the review that OS gave the game and the negativity that the forum members have towards the game. Let me tell you all that I have hated the last 3 Maddens I have owned and played but this game is the best in the series for next-gen consoles. I know I'm still in the new version honeymoon but I can reassure you guys that this is a really good game.

This is what I am most concerned about, and why I'm going to try to wait at least 3 weeks to a month before considering buying Madden 12. The "honeymoon period" happens with ALL new games, not just sports games or EA games. People love a new game because it offers something new, different, or at the very least feels that way at first.

But usually after 2 or 3 weeks of solid playtime, a game starts to reveal "warts" if you will, things that didn't bother you as much at the beginning, begin to add up. The little things that niggle at you early on, start to nudge you a little more. The flaws that were easy to over look start to mount in frustration if not corrected (patched).

Again, this happens with every new video game, be it Madden, NBA 2K, The Show, Assassin's Creed, Deus Ex, etc. It is part of gaming. I'm trying to stay very impartial and read every side of impressions as much as possible, even though I may come off as more negative to some.. if you know my post history, or just who I am, you know that I'm not like that. I rarely hate a game and even more rarely make it a mission to bash or derail a game.

My point is, I want to see and hear more impressions when the honeymoon period is over. I think this is the most reasonable approach to those on the fence about buying the game. If you aren't sure about laying down your money for ANYTHING, wait for user reviews/site reviews, impressions etc. Not just games. I don't think I'll be buying any video game for the rest of this generation 1st day anymore.

I'm unhappy with the general attitude of most game publishers, that being release it, then patch it. I don't agree with that approach as a consumer or a gamer. I'm exercising my right as a consumer to be informed, and if more people did that, instead of going in semi-blind and full of hype and hoping it lives up to a standard you've set for it, there would be 50% less complaint threads IMO and a whole lot less unhappy gamers. There also might be the side effect of more responsive action from developers and PR people if 1st week sales (very critical in the VG industry) didn't meet projections year after year. This is not an anti-EA crusade, or a crusade at all really. It's just being smart about how you spend your time and money, especially in a down economy.

Long-winded I know, but that's my 2 cents so far on the issue.

[wallrose]

Quote: Originally Posted by xylocaine

Fair score, this game is a really LAZY release in almost every area. EA needs some football competition.

Does any realize some of these new features where back on ps2 and 2k5 thats why open competition is needed if 2k was still making games Ea wouldnt of half assed superstar mode and for all of you saying im just another 2k fan so youre saying you would support and give up your hard earned money for a half *** job every year