Madden NFL 16: Analyzing the AI

[RaychelSnr]

It’s that time of year again...EA’s latest version of Madden is upon us. If you’re a football fan there is no better time, and if you’re a video game football fan it’s, at the very least, an interesting and engaging time. The developers of Madden have gone on record that they truly understand the repetitive on-field issues that have plagued the Madden series over the last decade, and have promised the fan base to do all they can to eradicate them. Now having spent a solid 20 hours with the newest title, I take a look at just how realistic a game of football Madden 16 is on the gridiron. After all, football is a difficult game to faithfully recreate.

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[fistofrage]

You may want to reserve your opinions of the AI until after the patch or be prepared to revise them. I've seen robo QB patched back into the game before. I've seen penalties get removed. I've seen fumbles reduced to almost non-existent. I'm hoping the patches don't break what works well, but I see a lot of complaining that the passes aren't thrown with pinpoint accuracy so most likely EA with nerf that down.

[sethisthegoat]

Quote: Originally Posted by fistofrage

You may want to reserve your opinions of the AI until after the patch or be prepared to revise them. I've seen robo QB patched back into the game before. I've seen penalties get removed. I've seen fumbles reduced to almost non-existent. I'm hoping the patches don't break what works well, but I see a lot of complaining that the passes aren't thrown with pinpoint accuracy so most likely EA with nerf that down.

My main complaint with the accuracy is that my throws are sometimes way off even when I'm standing still in the pocket. I would think a starting QB in the NFL could get reasonably close to a receiver within 20 yards if they're standing still in the pocket...

[4thQtrStre5S]

Quote: Originally Posted by sethisthegoat

My main complaint with the accuracy is that my throws are sometimes way off even when I'm standing still in the pocket. I would think a starting QB in the NFL could get reasonably close to a receiver within 20 yards if they're standing still in the pocket...

You would think, but it is not true....THe best QB's have made some of the worst passes on seemingly easy throws; the best RB's have fumbled a hand off, etc...These people make big mistakes too, but they just so happen to make great positive plays.

[2_headedmonster]

The a.i and play calling are pretty bad, pretty much in line with what it has been in yrs prior. 4 verts here, curl flats there maybe z-spot or sticks to spice things up. But yea, its pretty bad.

[Jarodd21]

Quote: Originally Posted by fistofrage

You may want to reserve your opinions of the AI until after the patch or be prepared to revise them. I've seen robo QB patched back into the game before. I've seen penalties get removed. I've seen fumbles reduced to almost non-existent. I'm hoping the patches don't break what works well, but I see a lot of complaining that the passes aren't thrown with pinpoint accuracy so most likely EA with nerf that down.

There is not a problem with the accuracy at all. The problem is the USER. The guy's that are having trouble with some passes being off don't wanna work on placing passes with the left stick. They want all the passes to be placed for them. If I'm able to make all the throws with the accuracy at 5, these guys shouldn't be struggling with passes with the accuracy high. These guys need to go into practice mode and work with the left stick. Take advantage of this great feature. I been preaching this before the even improved the the precision passes. The passing is perfect in my opinion. All you have to do is raise the USER accuracy higher if you want the passes to be placed for you.

[bukktown]

The QB AI is a monumental improvement.

[cmksalem]

in game AI is much better, except perhaps on the edge rushing. Play-calling is still dumb as bricks. In player mode I'd like to use gameflow, but running the same 10 plays don't make any sense. The re-sign AI is also a bit screwy. Players often wont sign for double asking proce during the season, then take a discount off-season. weird.