OS Fact or Fiction: Is Madden for Real This Time?

[LowerWolf]

Fact: We were led to believe this would be the best Madden yet this gen. And I think it is.

Fiction: We were led to believe this would be a huge leap over previous Maddens. I don't think it is.

I think we understood that M13 was starting over. We were told that features wouldn't be added back until they were "perfect." And I think we were able to (begrudgingly) accept a stripped-down version as long as what was actually in the game was highly refined and polished. And it's not.

If a patch is able to add back some of things removed (hello editing) and/or fine tune and polish some things (I'm looking at you CCM) then I think we'll move closer to Fact.

The fact is though, this IS the best Madden yet (this gen) but it's still not where it needs to be, and it's still lagging behind other sports games.

[LV426]

I still prefer Madden 12 and consider it to be the best NFL game ever, but the reality is that Madden has been "for real" this gen since at least Madden 10. The kids and younger adults today don't have a clue how good they have it. When I started playing football games they looked like this:



And then this:



My main gripe with 13 is the idea of integrating a brand new physics engine into the game at the very end of a console life cycle. This is where you're supposed to be arriving at this generation's pinnacle, like Madden 05 and 2K5 did in the last gen. You don't go for a big under the hood overhaul at the end of a console life cycle. You hone what you've got to the best it can be. And considering how good the last couple games have been it makes no sense. Save the rebuilds for the next gen at this point.


You can't make a game that pleases everybody. The vast majority of people who own Madden are not online nitpicking the thing to shreds, they're playing. And it's because most people realize the reality of the situation. And the reality is that it's a video game, not a pure football simulator. And it was never meant to be. I know there are plenty that would retort with "well, their slogan is 'If it's In the Game'". And to that I say, it's a marketing slogan not a mission statement. What we have at our fingertips today is amazing. And it's too bad few here seem to realize or appreciate it.

And it's always kinda funny hearing all this criticism from people who are supposedly versed in the various aspects of football, and yet the game is hugely popular with the guys who actually play in the NFL. I think i'll take their endorsement on Madden over a bunch or armchair stick jockeys.

[statum71]

Much better Madden but : Fiction

Any game that limits the way I, as a buyer can play the game......can't be considered Sports GOTY.

The Show and 2K allow me to do whatever I want within my own season.

Not to mention there is still a GLARING presentation omission that NBA 2K does very well.......no Halftime Report. Can't be GOTY such big omissions.

[statum71]

Quote: Originally Posted by LV426

I still prefer Madden 12 and consider it to be the best NFL game ever, but the reality is that Madden has been "for real" this gen since at least Madden 10. The kids and younger adults today don't have a clue how good they have it. When I started playing football games they looked like this: And then this: My main gripe with 13 is the idea of integrating a brand new physics engine into the game at the very end of a console life cycle. This is where you're supposed to be arriving at this generation's pinnacle, like Madden 05 and 2K5 did in the last gen. You don't go for a big under the hood overhaul at the end of a console life cycle. You hone what you've got to the best it can be. And considering how good the last couple games have been it makes no sense. Save the rebuilds for the next gen at this point. You can't make a game that pleases everybody. The vast majority of people who own Madden are not online nitpicking the thing to shreds. Most people realize the reality of the situation. It's a video game, not a pure football simulator. And it was never meant to be. I know there are plenty that would retort with "well, their slogan is 'If it's In the Game'". And to that I say, it's a marketing slogan, not a mission statement. What we have at our fingertips today is amazing. And it's too bad few here seem to realize or appreciate it.

Man that's classic. That's wayyyyyy back. You must about my age.

[inkcil]

A much better Ford Taurus is still a Ford Taurus. Madden is fun in its own "make-beleive, cartoon, arcade-style videogaming right," but to compare it to the Mercedes (The Show) and BMW (NBA 2k) of today's sports gaming is downright comedy central. ESPECIALLY in the presentation...it's the worst of any major sports game, while the NFL is the most popular of any major sports. Craziness.

If ANYONE from the NFL is comparing Madden presentation to other sports games coming out they are livid.

[TreFacTor]

Quote: Originally Posted by statum71

Man that's classic. That's wayyyyyy back. You must about my age.

I still have the hand held...my son thought it was a stud finder!

[LowerWolf]

Quote: Originally Posted by LV426

I still prefer Madden 12 and consider it to be the best NFL game ever, but the reality is that Madden has been "for real" this gen since at least Madden 10. The kids and younger adults today don't have a clue how good they have it. When I started playing football games they looked like this:

Yup, I had that. I've still got the green one (where you could pass) and it actually still works.

[wallofhate]

Inkcil you said it perfect imo. I almost wish I said it do to it being so right on the money.