Madden NFL 25 Impressions (PS4)

[4thQtrStre5S]

Quote: Originally Posted by N51_rob

Probably the worst line play I've seen while playing. The rest of it was just funny. Anyways. Dropping into coverage with a CB blitz. The RT and RG whiff and look awful doing it. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...type=2&theater

The RT just completely blew it, but maybe there was an AI result which didn't have a proper animation representing the result on the? Or maybe it was supposed to be a spin or rip move that didn't register?

[ocelittle]

Quote: Originally Posted by BenGerman

Some impressions after a season of CCM: The Good: This is pretty clearly the best Madden game I've ever played. I went 3-13 with the Jaguars in my first year. Got the first pick, and had to choose between a long-term project at QB, or a sure thing that didn't have nearly as much upside. Not too many differences in drafting between CG and NG, but the logic definitely seems better. Gone are the days where you are stuck playing against the stupid CPU. In both Madden and NBA 2K, I've been outsmarted on numerous occasions. The line play is fantastic. Crowds/Sidelines look much better. Crowd noise is better. The game is actually a pretty noticable graphics upgrade. I'm still surprised every time I put the game in and play. WR/DB interaction is definitely better. Zones are tighter. More throws are hitting the ground. From a general standpoint, the field just seems much bigger. Which is a huge + for me. Sliders work much better. I've seen a variety of injuries. In my first season, I had Jockel, Forsett, Branch, and Sanders go down for significant time. Also had a few other minor injures. CPU playcalling logic is a lot better. The Bad: The sidelines are still not where they need to be, but it's better. I'd imagine this game is no where close to reaching it's potential. The presentation is just not good at all. Repeated lines, lines used out of context, no halftime show, no score updates from around the league, etc. just take aware from the overall immersion. The animations are better, but there absolutely NEEDS to be signature styles next year. My rookie QB shouldn't have the same throwing motion as Peyton Manning. Doug Martin shouldn't run the same way as Ben Tate. The CPU offensive line breaks down pretty easily if there is a user controlling a D-Lineman. Sliders help, though. Post play stuff needs to look better. Players are still kind of robot like after the play, unless it's a cutscene. Overall, I'm very surprised at how much I'm enjoying Madden. The fact that a new one will be rolling around the corner in seven months has me drooling. Like I said, the game doesn't seem anywhere close to reaching its potential yet, so if you're expecting a ridiculous leap forward, you probably won't get it until '15 or '16. Still, this is the first solid game of football out of the box since APF 2K8.

Goddamn. These are impressions I was fearing to see.

*finger hovers over buy button*

[N51_rob]

Quote: Originally Posted by 4thQtrStre5S

The RT just completely blew it, but maybe there was an AI result which didn't have a proper animation representing the result on the? Or maybe it was supposed to be a spin or rip move that didn't register?

He's not the only one. The RG, C and RB are all just standing around.

[jpdavis82]

Quote: Originally Posted by N51_rob

He's not the only one. The RG, C and RB are all just standing around.

My question is where is the defensive line on this play? It looks like there is only one down lineman and everyone else is dropping back into coverage, that's probably why the RG, C, and RB are standing around, the AI is thinking, where the heck is everyone? The RT is "blocking" a S or CB.

[4thQtrStre5S]

Quote: Originally Posted by N51_rob

He's not the only one. The RG, C and RB are all just standing around.

Looks like a max cover defense, so just rushed 1 or 2 defenders, am I correct? Maybe that messed with the offensive line AI?

Although, if the players are calculating 60 more times a second then it would seem they would do something when a defender is present - double team and or pick up a random rusher..

Is this a result that can be recreated consistently?

[ocelittle]

Went for it, and bought on PSN.

Played a quick game while it installed. (love that feature)

+ Looks good, not great. Defnitely looks like a 360/PS3 game...BUT...
+ 1080p60 is a game changer. It plays SO smooth that I feel like I'm always in control.
+ Infinity Engine is great, I had the Wii U edition last and it didn't have it...and I can feel the difference.

- Wish they put a little effort into the presentation...very similar to 13.

I know I'll put a lot of hours into this. I wish Game Face was in, though. I loved that in 13. Made me attached to the player more.

[N51_rob]

Quote: Originally Posted by jpdavis82

My question is where is the defensive line on this play? It looks like there is only one down lineman and everyone else is dropping back into coverage, that's probably why the RG, C, and RB are standing around, the AI is thinking, where the heck is everyone? The RT is "blocking" a S or CB.

Quote: Originally Posted by 4thQtrStre5S

Looks like a max cover defense, so just rushed 1 or 2 defenders, am I correct? Maybe that messed with the offensive line AI? Although, if the players are calculating 60 more times a second then it would seem they would do something when a defender is present - double team and or pick up a random rusher.. Is this a result that can be recreated consistently?

It's a cover 3 or 2 with a CB blitz. I was Orakpo the OLB rushing from the LT spot, I think I was in the process of rushing then saw a WR in the flat so I bugged out and went to chase him down. No reason for the RT/RG to not pick him up...."head on a swivel".

[csamuelsvt]

Is it confirmed that Madden on ps4 is running 1080P and 60 FPS? Sometimes during gameplay the game stutters or is choppy for me? Hope I'm not the only one...any one know the answer to this/why this is happening?