You all know I love head coach 09....

[Byron Yatch]

So trust me when I say madden 2013 doesnt disappoint. Prolly the greatest football game Ive ever played... I still enjoy watching coach but this game is so deep on so many levels in so many modes, its like a LABYRINTH! Ive never played a better football game... maybe 2k5 but at least for this generation.

[tarek]

It seems like the consensus that Madden 13 is shaping up to be a very good (even great) game. So I want to ask what your opinion is on how good it is as a sports management game? How similar to HC09 is the connected careers mode?

Here is why I ask. I don't like 'playing' the game. Using the players and fancy moves, etc etc doesn't interest me. What interests me is what HC09 provides, in depth, engrossing, deep franchise/team/financial control. Structured draft paths. And a fun entertaining engine that portrays the game action whilst I coach and call plays.

So does madden deliver on that? Or is it still generally designed for 'players' rather than 'managers'? People who want to switch and pull off stiff arms or read a defence make passes with the QB and pulling off a move with a receiver, etc etc. Or can a person engross themselves in the management aspects in a similar fashion to HC09?

Hope all that makes sense and you don't mind giving an answer on these questions.

[Byron Yatch]

either or, all though there have been some issues with coach mode in the franchise/superstar mode. But over all its extremely deep, in every facet. Every mode is armed to the teeth with new features. Its what you're looking for minus not wanting to play as much.

You can watch your rbs run, but passing will have to be thrown by you pretty much unless you're playing now or ultimate team. Still, very worth it and the physics make playing it more fun that its been in years. It has flaws like EVERY game, but its worth them. They arent big enough to mention to be honest...

But its ridiculous, best game Ive ever played really(at least sports). Maybe 2k5 had a LITTLE better presentation(boomer and what not) but theres no way that game could even compete with this one now with everything else...

[tarek]

So are there draft paths like HC09 or are they completely randomly generated? I actually really like the way HC09 does it's draft paths because I can choose to use the great insights and analysis that others have done on this site through their draft guides.

Is coach mode fixable with sliders or is it a big problem?

At this point I think I'll either enjoy HC09 (because it's awesome) but keep my eye out on Madden and pick it up cheap or give it a skip and hope that 14 will build on this game and become even better.

[Mike3207]

I was a bit curious about the CCC mode, so I read the Q&A thread and I have to admit there are a couple of things that concerned me:

1. CCC has replaced franchise mode, there is no franchise mode in 2013. I think that's a mistake IMO.

2. You can edit rosters, but not bring them into CCC mode. You can only bring them into Play Now games.

I did hear some things I liked about CCC mode, but I think I'll wait to pick it up until next year as well.

[Purplepower_NC]

I don't think it could compete on an updated HC13 on either the franchise mode/draft mode or what ever they want to call it. They have left out coach mode...even if you become a coach....you are not allowed to coach. Could someone explain that? But that is for another time.

Also, I feel that the EA is now gearing the game for more of the online player vs the offline play the CPU type. Then, they will start charging for things much like the shooter game charges for maps updates. They will release roster updates (for online) for a price you got to have to continue to play online.

HC09 is still a great game...yes a dated...but offers so much in the way you GM/Coach a team. Once I had my number 1 pick sit out most of the preseason then got hurt and missed the rest of the year. So many things to worry about.

[RandomPerson]

Meh, I'll just stick to APF 2K8.

[tarek]

Quote: Originally Posted by mrs844224

I was a bit curious about the CCC mode, so I read the Q&A thread and I have to admit there are a couple of things that concerned me: 1. CCC has replaced franchise mode, there is no franchise mode in 2013. I think that's a mistake IMO. 2. You can edit rosters, but not bring them into CCC mode. You can only bring them into Play Now games. I did hear some things I liked about CCC mode, but I think I'll wait to pick it up until next year as well.

So what did you hear that you liked about it? And why don't you agree with the 'no franchise mode'? From what people have said the connected careers mode has replaced franchise but still retains the functions and features, is that not correct?