Madden NFL 20 Review

[Steve_OS]

This year's iteration of Madden already seems to be polarizing. When you open up the game...

Written By: Phil Varckette

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[michaelhawj]

I give this 8.0 because franchise mode is exactly same from 19. Gameplay is great except passing coverage is still big issue. Superstar x factor are great

[inkcil]

Review was well written...very balanced.**
Is the game fun enough to outshine the frustrations?* I hope so, I will be renting it this weekend.

[PhillyPhanatic14]

Quote: Originally Posted by PVarck31

Just to clear this up, I didn’t say it was a negative. I said it was one aspect I didn’t like. And also that my take would be highly subjective. I also said that for die hard MUT players they would like it and like the new features. And that it might be too confusing for newer players due to so many moving parts. Hope that clears it up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My bad. Sorry for misrepresenting it.

[Agent89]

What about the awkward interactions and collisions? The fact that defenders remain flat-footed, and sometimes completely inactive or unaware in zones? *The complete absence of gang tackles—still?? *The amount of hit sticks and fumbles that happen in the game for both user and CPU? *The fact there are kickoffs and all the other things that shouldn't be in the Pro Bowl like blitzing and certain formations (they really shouldn't get that much credit for the Pro Bowl)? *And then the minor stuff like the fact that still, only 3 players in the game have tattoos. *They never build on anything they start. *By now, at least two or three players per team should have them. *The fact that all, although they look a little cleaner, some outcomes still look predetermined, especially the WR/DB interactions.
I would say that the new throwing motions, the new PA announcer, the LB limiting (though that still needs more work in terms of their vertical speed and ability to turn on a dime) and even the commentary depth are some positives this year.

[Peter_OS]

How can franchise mode be exactly the same as Madden 19? Seriously EA what the **** are you doing? You should be focussing on all all aspects of game including gameplay and the game modes. Stop being lazy! Don't give me the reason there wasn't enough time or not enough resources. You make millions on sales of your game each year. Now use some of that money to work on all parts of your game you greedy bastards!

[MelR2000]

Since EA Madden said that there are “teams” that work on every aspect of the game....what exactly did the “franchise team” work on? *

[Kid OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by MelR2000

Since EA Madden said that there are “teams” that work on every aspect of the game....what exactly did the “franchise team” work on? *

I do know that they worked on contracts and the scenario engine. One is a positive while the other has the potential to be game changing. Big problem with the scenario engine is that it is really just for the user and not for the CPU.
If they ever make the CPU deal with the scenario engine as well, we'll have a huge leap in the progression of CFM.