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RaychelSnr · 08-26-2014, 09:57 PM

It's release night of Madden NFL 15, and so far it seems like release day is going about as planned. As our official review says, on the field Madden may play the best brand of football you can find. And while there are still some nagging issues, it seems the franchise is more than on the right track. However, it seems that when you get to the facade around the on-field gameplay that the title shows some weakness.

Most of our staff have gotten just as much playtime as most of you at this point, so here are some initial thoughts from the guys who will be covering the game in the coming days and weeks...

Read More - Madden NFL 15: Your First Impressions (Roundtable)

MAGboyswifT27 · 08-26-2014, 10:37 PM

Great reviews guys. I've felt the same as what you have posted, I'll be able to have more of a grasp on the game as I get to play more but for the most part this is a good foundation to build off of.

RexDEAFootball · 08-26-2014, 10:45 PM

"It feels like EA wants us to learn how to play Madden like real football, and are finally giving us the gameplay to back it up."
"As someone who loves watching football, but doesn't understand 100% of the intricacies, I appreciate that I'm learning while I play."

This means a lot to us guys. Thanks.

thaprofessor33 · 08-26-2014, 10:50 PM

The menus and play calling are really clumsy but enjoying the game play.

STLRams · 08-26-2014, 11:07 PM

I've been very critical about Madden the past 7 years, but I will honestly say, I am really enjoying Madden 15 so far. The graphics the gameplay, lighting, camera angles, all kind of shocked me the first game I played. The game really looks like your are watching a CBS NFL game broadcast. Really liking the presentation, great foundation to build upon for future games. Need to play some more games to delve deeper into the game, but I was thinking to myself, as silly as it sounds, maybe NFL2K5 can finally rest in peace in the back of my mine and be replaced with Madden 15......

JKSportsGamer1984 · 08-26-2014, 11:45 PM

I'm enjoying the game so far. My biggest issues are the constant player clipping/morphing post play & the sloppy physics. Too often I'm seeing players walk right through players laying on the field post play. I know it's probably challenging for EA being that there's so much going on the field at once, but if they can clean up the physics & eliminate the clipping/morphing it would make the game so much better. It really kills the immersion when I see it.

Gameplay is definitely better. Time for EA to really start to differentiate how players feel & animate. Signature animations are a must going forward.

DrYCeLL · 08-27-2014, 12:28 AM

Aside from a hilarious 10 ft high backflip a DE did once, this Madden is awesome. Everything just feels so much better. Sure, there's always a list of things that could be done better(broadcast cam should be default for halftime shows, and should be on the right side of the field, for one), but I finally love getting into a game again. This is a great foundation to build on going forward. Still only 16 gigs, so there's plenty of space for better commentary and improved half-time shows and wrap-up shows and all the other glitz and glam. If they can make another leap like this next year, Madden will finally re-join the ranks of top-tier sports titles. This one is already well on its way.

Still haven't heard Manning's "Omaha" yet through the three games I played.

cmo9711 · 08-27-2014, 12:36 AM

No joke! I threw a 40yd pass to a post rout to beat one of the safeties from the 49rs and scored a TD. The safety was upset sitting on his hands and knees in the end zone. One of his teammates came over to help him up and the guy shoved him. That small detail about the frustration of the guy getting beat immediately pulled me into the emotion of that moment!! I have to say ..... Best madden in a LONG time!!!

08-26-2014, 09:57 PM	#1
RaychelSnr Executive Editor OVR: 57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,846 Blog Entries: 490	Madden NFL 15: Your First Impressions (Roundtable) It's release night of Madden NFL 15, and so far it seems like release day is going about as planned. As our official review says, on the field Madden may play the best brand of football you can find. And while there are still some nagging issues, it seems the franchise is more than on the right track. However, it seems that when you get to the facade around the on-field gameplay that the title shows some weakness. Most of our staff have gotten just as much playtime as most of you at this point, so here are some initial thoughts from the guys who will be covering the game in the coming days and weeks... Read More - Madden NFL 15: Your First Impressions (Roundtable) Platform: PS3 / PS4 / Xbox 360 / Xbox One iceberg760 and Robcards like this.

08-26-2014, 10:37 PM	#2
MAGboyswifT27 Rookie OVR: 7 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Windsor, CO Blog Entries: 2	Great reviews guys. I've felt the same as what you have posted, I'll be able to have more of a grasp on the game as I get to play more but for the most part this is a good foundation to build off of. iceberg760 and Gorilla Glass like this.

08-26-2014, 10:45 PM	#3
RexDEAFootball Creative Director Madden OVR: 0 Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 74 Blog Entries: 1	"It feels like EA wants us to learn how to play Madden like real football, and are finally giving us the gameplay to back it up." "As someone who loves watching football, but doesn't understand 100% of the intricacies, I appreciate that I'm learning while I play." This means a lot to us guys. Thanks. Thee Baydestrian, JAYHOVA110, CT Pittbull and 14 others like this.

08-26-2014, 10:50 PM	#4
thaprofessor33 Rookie OVR: 6 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte	Re: Madden NFL 15: Your First Impressions (Roundtable) The menus and play calling are really clumsy but enjoying the game play. KickassJohnson likes this.

08-26-2014, 11:07 PM	#5
STLRams MVP OVR: 15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Saint Louis MO	Re: Madden NFL 15: Your First Impressions (Roundtable) I've been very critical about Madden the past 7 years, but I will honestly say, I am really enjoying Madden 15 so far. The graphics the gameplay, lighting, camera angles, all kind of shocked me the first game I played. The game really looks like your are watching a CBS NFL game broadcast. Really liking the presentation, great foundation to build upon for future games. Need to play some more games to delve deeper into the game, but I was thinking to myself, as silly as it sounds, maybe NFL2K5 can finally rest in peace in the back of my mine and be replaced with Madden 15......

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08-26-2014, 11:45 PM	#6
JKSportsGamer1984 MVP OVR: 0 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Washington D.C.	I'm enjoying the game so far. My biggest issues are the constant player clipping/morphing post play & the sloppy physics. Too often I'm seeing players walk right through players laying on the field post play. I know it's probably challenging for EA being that there's so much going on the field at once, but if they can clean up the physics & eliminate the clipping/morphing it would make the game so much better. It really kills the immersion when I see it. Gameplay is definitely better. Time for EA to really start to differentiate how players feel & animate. Signature animations are a must going forward. Jason_19 likes this.

08-27-2014, 12:28 AM	#7
DrYCeLL Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Apr 2011 Blog Entries: 1	Aside from a hilarious 10 ft high backflip a DE did once, this Madden is awesome. Everything just feels so much better. Sure, there's always a list of things that could be done better(broadcast cam should be default for halftime shows, and should be on the right side of the field, for one), but I finally love getting into a game again. This is a great foundation to build on going forward. Still only 16 gigs, so there's plenty of space for better commentary and improved half-time shows and wrap-up shows and all the other glitz and glam. If they can make another leap like this next year, Madden will finally re-join the ranks of top-tier sports titles. This one is already well on its way. Still haven't heard Manning's "Omaha" yet through the three games I played.

08-27-2014, 12:36 AM	#8
cmo9711 Rookie OVR: 1 Join Date: Apr 2011	No joke! I threw a 40yd pass to a post rout to beat one of the safeties from the 49rs and scored a TD. The safety was upset sitting on his hands and knees in the end zone. One of his teammates came over to help him up and the guy shoved him. That small detail about the frustration of the guy getting beat immediately pulled me into the emotion of that moment!! I have to say ..... Best madden in a LONG time!!! testudoaubreii and STLRams like this.