Madden NFL 25 Impressions (PS4)

[TeeDogg]

Quote: Originally Posted by N51_rob

Only way I've been able to slow down the screen game, is to anticipate it being called, control the DE/OLB on what I assume is playside and rather than rush, peel off and get under the RB. Even if you control the LB who (in man) is covering the RB he can't get over there in time, and the CPU downfield blocks are "perfect" every time.

I just realized my question to you should've been addressed to the person you quoted in that post. But the name wasn't there. I was assuming you ha both PS4 and XB1 versions

[Sausage]

Updated impressions (played about 20+ games offline/online); I have to unlearn bad "passing" habits I picked up from M13/M25 xbox 360 version.

Truly enjoying my time with the game; using the Redskins in year 1 of my CFM, current record 9-5 on All Pro difficulty (I can't believe I have 5 losses and so happy I'm not demolishing the CPU every game).

My 6+ online games have been a smooth ride; it's like my opponent is on my couch like the good old days, lol. I have played the gamut of madden player:

The 20 yard drop back artist (poor guy still didn't figure it out after the 3rd interception into double coverage, blow out victory)

Read Option Specialist (player could of been better, but didn't use enough creativity running options and don't think he knew how to make the read)

Good player that mixes up playcalling (what a fun game; dare I say chess match!! It was like playing a guy from OS who knows football/Madden)

[Boilerbuzz]

Quote: Originally Posted by 4thQtrStre5S

Actually - though I have a Raiders avatar I am a huge Packers fan - they are my one and only true favorite team...It is sad times this season...Cannot believe how important Rodgers is to the "whole" team.

Why is that hard to believe? The dude is AWESOME. This is coming from a Bears fan.

[Boilerbuzz]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sausage

Updated impressions (played about 20+ games offline/online); I have to unlearn bad "passing" habits I picked up from M13/M25 xbox 360 version.

The reason I have rarely play Madden over the years is for EXACTLY this reason. It was clear to me that the way to approach the game was NOT to use deeper football principles, but to play the game in a way it wanted you to play. Real football had to go out of he window. And I just couldn't/can't do that.

So, with that said, even if it's to a lesser extent, this still holds true today. Sorry EA. Keep at it, please. It's getting closer. Next up - pursuit and gap assignments.

[GisherJohn24]

You could cheese on any football game ever made. Any sports game for that matter . That point you can still find money plays on madden25 is a moot point. NBA 2k is cheese online and has been since 7 years ago

[Aggies7]

Just got my PS4 yesterday after luckily finding one at Target.

So after setting up the PS4, I put Madden 25 in and in all honesty did not expect much. Only got to play one quarter since I had to put up Christmas Lights (wife's order) and watch football (not wife's order)

Overall the first thing I noticed was the control. It felt more fluid and felt like I couldn't get away with the last second jukes, which I liked.

I didn't not really notice any pocket forming but I only had two 10+ play drives in the quarter.

So far I am pleased and hope to experiment more after work today.

[GisherJohn24]

Yeah. Its def very solid.

[LBzrule]

Quote: Originally Posted by GisherJohn24

You could cheese on any football game ever made. Any sports game for that matter . That point you can still find money plays on madden25 is a moot point. NBA 2k is cheese online and has been since 7 years ago

I don't think his point was about money plays but about using principles from the sport; seeing techniques from the sport programmed. And Madden has just turned in this direction with the pass blocking. Outside of that there is little emphasis on technique and principles from American football. They have some good play concepts in the playbook, Stick, Stick and Nod and all that but little emphasis on techniques, principles. We don't need to have this conversation, it's as old as some people on this board are