Madden NFL 11 Review

[pdawg17]

Quote: Originally Posted by brza37

Two questions about things mentioned in the review: "EA Tiburon has added custom stadium theme music for each stadium." Can users customize the custom stadium sounds like in NCAA? Or are the sounds set in the game and non-changeable by us? "On the Playstation 3, replays have been cut short and there is no actual halftime show. It is more like a group of quick highlights of the first half. While it’s not a huge negative, the added detail of a quality halftime show can immerse you in the game." Does that mean that on Xbox there is a halftime show?

I'd like to know this too...I could buy either game but would prefer the PS3 version (more friends)...but if the PS3 version is "worse" with things like above I may get the 360 version...

[ryan36]

Keep this thread about Madden and the review guys...no more 2k5 or Backbreaker references.

...carry on...

[ForUntoOblivionSoar∞]

Quote: Originally Posted by Afrikan

"One season later, the Pro-Tak animation system is quickly establishing itself as one of the more unique physics engines. This year’s Madden 11 features a more seasoned version of Pro-Tak that takes into account more timing-based factors for each tackle. There are now many more potential ways a play can unfold after initial ball-carrier contact." really? I didn't know Pro-Tak was based off physics.....you learn something new everyday.

Sure it is. Mario is based off physics as well (it has gravitational physics). If it isn't just a preset animation, and it's dynamic based on rules of the game's "universe," then how can it be described as anything other than the game's physics?

[TalenT]

Quote: Originally Posted by ForUntoOblivionSoar∞

Sure it is. Mario is based off physics as well (it has gravitational physics). If it isn't just a preset animation, and it's dynamic based on rules of the game's "universe," then how can it be described as anything other than the game's physics?

I like the way you think my friend!

[CrosbyKing10]

They need to turn up the stadium music BIG TIME!

[scoobydoo]

Zone and Man coverage is completely broken in this game. I've watched replay after replay of blown coverages in every way imaginable. It's not just a little broken. PLayers go completely uncovered so often. That's just the tip of the iceberg. There are so many other things just wrong with this game. I just don't see how you guys can give this game a 9 with a straight face. I know you promote these games and it's easier to sugarcoat it, but when 80% of the people here are saying something else that says something. I was reading impressions in the other thread. It would be nice if a reviewer actually had the balls to tell it like it is for once. I just can't comprehend why this game is garnering such good reviews. Are you really promoting gaming by doing that? The thing is people say wait for the patch. I've been waiting for the patch for about 20 years now lol. This is what EA does. This game is so broken out of the box, sliders arent going to fix it. The AI and coverages are broken. It will be hardpressed that a 'patch' will fix all the glaring issues with this game this year. I can understand focusing on the positives but when every reviewer and their sister does it, it would be nice if someone was actually honest and told it like it is for once. Read the impressions thread. This game is a 9?

[Acedeck]

So, this game is one notch below being the greatest game of all time in the history of gaming? It only has one full point to move up in order to do this. Additionally, this means it's also the front-runner for sports GOTY easily. Interesting, that's all I have to say.

I'll be picking my copy up here in an hour, so I guess I'll get to enjoy this magically magnificent, nearly flawless, impeccable, supreme, utopian gem of a football game. I can't wait.

[brezz2001]

Quote: Originally Posted by pdawg17

I'd like to know this too...I could buy either game but would prefer the PS3 version (more friends)...but if the PS3 version is "worse" with things like above I may get the 360 version...

Any help on this question?

Brian