EA continues to Neglect Franchise/Gameplay and Cater to the Online Cheesers

[Mike32Ownz]

So I guess they decided to completely blow off Franchise/gameplay through these first few patches. Or are they just going to save that for their Madden 12 gimmick (Roster Update)?

Obviously you are entitled to your own opinion and you can disagree with anything you want, but insults are not needed. Please spare me the sarcastic remarks if you're just going to criticize me for posting up my opinion then do not read on.

Rant Begins:

Hey I'll tell you what I've been faithfully buying this game for 10 years now (2002-2011) and I am really disappointed in EA and their lack of concern for their fans especially with that whole NBA Elite Debacle. I felt like Madden 11 was EA's final shot at redemption (At least for me) and it was their final chance to really prove that each year wasn't just a patch with new rosters. Locomotion is a joke, gameflow is useless, and they have continued YEAR AFTER YEAR AFTER YEAR to COMPLETELY neglect the Franchise Mode. Sorry EA but until you guys show that you actually give a darn about the people that struggle to throw you $65 a year I'm not buying any of your products.

[birdman131]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mike32Ownz

Hey I'll tell you what I've been faithfully buying this game for 10 years now (2002-2011) and I am really disappointed in EA and their lack of concern for their fans especially with that whole NBA Elite Debacle. I felt like Madden 11 was EA's final shot at redemption (At least for me) and it was their final chance to really prove that each year wasn't just a patch with new rosters. Locomotion is a joke, gameflow is useless, and they have continued YEAR AFTER YEAR AFTER YEAR to COMPLETELY neglect the Franchise Mode. Sorry EA but until you guys show that you actually give a darn about the people that struggle to throw you $65 a year I'm not buying any of your products.

Amen I totally agree the same franchise commentary slogans and the gameplay is not improving the last few years and it drives me nuts but I love football and competition that's why I give EA the benefit of the doubt and hope they improve but they have yet to make an effort it seems like to me I am done until I test play 12 before I waist my $

[blklightning]

do what i did - buy nba 2k11. if you are even remotely interested in basketball, you will not be disappointed. i know it sucks that we can't get a good nfl game this gen. but it is nice to finally have a complete sports game to play. i tried doing this with the show, but i just find baseball to be incredibly boring.

[Gordy748]

I've only been playing Madden since February so only know 10 and 11.

Must admit I love the game. BUT... I was appalled how unplayable Madden 11 was on stock settings. My third game on all-pro, I got beat by the Packers 78 - 92 (Hasselbeck throwing for ~950 yards!). I learned a new appreciation for how much time the likes of Playmaker, and of course you MikeOwnz, spend just trying to get the sliders to the point where the game is half realistic. And this year we now have to sort out the game plans too.

Don't get me wrong, I love Mad11 and it's my favorite game. But I haven't had years of wondering where the changes are. Other than gameflow, I can't help feeling disappointed that Offline franchise is almost identical to last year. Even gameflow's broke because it doesn't factor points difference later in the game. Then there are bugs like rain in Dallas, perennial pregame QB showdowns... if the game play wasn't better, I could have thought that Mad 10 was the less buggy improvement.

I'm going to stick with Mad 11 but won't get Mad 12 without a firm endorsement from early buyers on Operation Sports.

[phant030]

If you build a good offline game, you build a better online game. Online, a user's action can make up for poor AI/CPU play....offline they are still problems....fix them offline, online instantly improves. If a new Madden owner dislikes the game, why play online. But if he enjoys the offline game, i believe he will be more intrigued to play online.

[Gosens6]

This was the first year I didn't buy Madden since 95..

And i'm so happy I didn't. After I read that they did nothing to the offline franchise mode, and their entire focus was on that stupid 3-3 crap and the MUT, I knew the direction the series is taking and i'm glad I stayed faaaar far away.

I played at my brothers house a few days ago for the first time and I just laughed at how bad the game was. This is of course just MY opinion, i'm not looking to place it on others; but to me, the game is just downright bad.

[bxgoods]

Regular games are fine in this Madden, Locomotion has made them a lot more realistic.
The only problem with Offline is Franchise and Superstar mode.

I don't see how they are catering to Online Cheerers when they fix a bunch of glitches every patch.
You can't nano anymore.

[Old School SD Fan]

I'm frustrated as well, the most complained about issues: gameplan bug, QB intros, and field/uni degradation were ignored.

They claim franchise is next year's focus, or so I've heard, hopefully that's not just hyperbole but true.