Some Madden NFL 18 Game Style Details Revealed - Arcade, Simulation, Competitive

[SolidSquid]

Quote: Originally Posted by ODogg

Madden is Madden, it has changed a lot through the years and has some things it does well and other things that most certainly could be greatly improved. I think some of you guys simply don't like Madden. And that's fine but expecting it to come out and be radically different is unrealistic because that is just not going to happen. This is a game that does pretty well sales wise from an established company to an establish audience that is not going to radically change. Ever. I'd suggest some of you guys continue to communicate with EA but also to try to start tempering your expectations a bit or look elsewhere for other games that may better give you what you like in regards to modelling a sport. A few years ago I just decided to enjoy the game for what it is, a video game based upon NFL football. Madden is not a hardcore, complex and in-depth simulation of the game of professional football and never will be.

The thing at least for me is the game did radically change. Way back in the NFL game heyday madden was great, but since the move to 360/PS3 they've been playing catch up, especially in terms of player movement and franchise mode, which back in the day made madden madden.

If I had the option to play a more realistically animating NFL game I would certainly try it but I have no such option.

I'm not the type of person to settle for something just bc it's what everyone else is doing.


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[Critical Kills]

Quote: Originally Posted by SolidSquid

The thing at least for me is the game did radically change. Way back in the NFL game heyday madden was great, but since the move to 360/PS3 they've been playing catch up, especially in terms of player movement and franchise mode, which back in the day made madden madden. If I had the option to play a more realistically animating NFL game I would certainly try it but I have no such option. I'm not the type of person to settle for something just bc it's what everyone else is doing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I was here and on other forums during the PS2 days. I can assure you that the mood of "Madden is lacking and has all sorts of problems" was in full effect back then just as it is now.

Not saying to settle, just saying to quit acting surprised when you buy the game and it's still Madden football. By now everyone should know what to expect from the game.

[Skyboxer]

Quote: Originally Posted by ODogg

I think you guys need to ease up a bit on the doom and gloom. I really like how the game is improving each year and I'm really optimistic for Madden 18 myself.

I've had that attitude the last couple years. Problem is , in the end, it always ends up being another "Madden" with a new number.
yeah some improvements but little IMO towards authentic gameplay.

Still waiting to see if there's a true coach mode (I haven't been around much so don't know it there's been any mention or not) and if there isn't I have plenty to keep me busy game wise and may buy it once it's under 30.00

[Critical Kills]

Quote: Originally Posted by Skyboxer

I've had that attitude the last couple years. Problem is , in the end, it always ends up being another "Madden" with a new number. yeah some improvements but little IMO towards authentic gameplay.

I understand....well I had a tipping point with Madden about 3 years ago when I got fed up with some weird stuff in it. I just decided I was either going to accept it for what it was, a fun video game, and give up on it being a great football simulator, or just quit messing with it entirely..

In the end after I quit looking for it to be a real simulation and just started looking at it like being a fun video game I've enjoyed it a lot more.

And unlike many of you I still play Madden 17 a good bit and enjoy it. If Madden 18 is a little better and it's got some new stuff I'll be really happy with it.

I've already preordered the Madden 18 GOAT edition and I'm ready to ball..

[tyberious4now]

Just browsing thru this forum it is amazing to me reading different comment from different generation of players. .....I'm telling my age **cough cough* 47 yrs old and still going strong with Madden since the beginning. ....

What people are expecting in a Video game vs real football is amazing...Has Madden improved over the years you betcha; will it every be a true simulation in every way I doubt it but it doesn't mean you can't enjoy it to its fullest...

I couldn't imagine playing this type of Madden game (which is very good to me in its current state) 20 something years ago lol..I'm telling you younger cats the progression of Madden though not perfect is leaps and bounds better when I first started playing......

Madden back then has never delivered a perfect game and I don't expect now just make the best out what ya have and game on!!!!!

[jfsolo]

Quote: Originally Posted by tyberious4now

Just browsing thru this forum it is amazing to me reading different comment from different generation of players. .....I'm telling my age **cough cough* 47 yrs old and still going strong with Madden since the beginning. .... What people are expecting in a Video game vs real football is amazing...Has Madden improved over the years you betcha; will it every be a true simulation in every way I doubt it but it doesn't mean you can enjoy it to its fullest... I couldn't imagine playing this type of Madden game (which is very good to me in its current state) 20 something years ago lol..I'm telling you younger cats the progression of Madden though not perfect is leaps and bounds better when I first started playing...... Madden back then has never delivered a perfect game and I don't expect now just make the best out what ya have and game on!!!!!

It's not even generational, You have old heads like you, me, ODogg, and Roadman who are more inclined to play the game, give our feedback on what we like and don't like and then roll with the reality of what the game is. Others who I won't name, but I know are in the same age bracket, take a much harsher approach in their analysis of the game, and their expectations of where they think the game should be by now limits their enjoyment of the game.

I think every age bracket has that same split opinion about Madden.

[SolidSquid]

Quote: Originally Posted by tyberious4now

Just browsing thru this forum it is amazing to me reading different comment from different generation of players. .....I'm telling my age **cough cough* 47 yrs old and still going strong with Madden since the beginning. .... What people are expecting in a Video game vs real football is amazing...Has Madden improved over the years you betcha; will it every be a true simulation in every way I doubt it but it doesn't mean you can enjoy it to its fullest... I couldn't imagine playing this type of Madden game (which is very good to me in its current state) 20 something years ago lol..I'm telling you younger cats the progression of Madden though not perfect is leaps and bounds better when I first started playing...... Madden back then has never delivered a perfect game and I don't expect now just make the best out what ya have and game on!!!!!

You're right there definitely needs to be a balance between fun and realism. I'm just asking for madden to do it better in terms of player movement/animations. There are games in the market today who do it.

Hopefully this is what the 3 new settings brings this year

[Skyboxer]

Quote: Originally Posted by ODogg

I understand....well I had a tipping point with Madden about 3 years ago when I got fed up with some weird stuff in it. I just decided I was either going to accept it for what it was, a fun video game, and give up on it being a great football simulator, or just quit messing with it entirely.. In the end after I quit looking for it to be a real simulation and just started looking at it like being a fun video game I've enjoyed it a lot more. And unlike many of you I still play Madden 17 a good bit and enjoy it. If Madden 18 is a little better and it's got some new stuff I'll be really happy with it. I've already preordered the Madden 18 GOAT edition and I'm ready to ball..

Oh I understand that. Which is why in the end I can easily pick up Madden 17 again (or just play NCAA on the 360 and get my coach only fix)
I agree and have accepted it will generally always be Madden, which is why if they don't bring more of what I want it really isn't a must own day one for me. Not a slam on them, just a "what I want vs what is available"

They announce a coach only feature and that changes everything.