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Madden NFL 25 Next-Gen First Impressions

02:48 PM - November 16, 2013 by RaychelSnr

With the launch of the Playstation 4 now behind us, we have officially entered into the next generation of gaming. While some felt it was too early to do so, most have been ready for some time, and now it’s time to find out if the developers were ready also. The launch line-ups for both Sony’s Playstation 4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One seem impressive on paper, but will that translate into must-have titles for each system? – we are about to find out.

We wanted to take a quick look at Madden 25 for the Playstation 4, and see if all the talk from EA Sports/Tiburon will translate into a better product on the field. Here are some quick impressions from our limited time with Madden 25 on the PS4 so far.

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# 1 DNMHIII @ 11/16/13 03:01 PM

I agree with the positive and negatives of this review. I'm actually pleasantly surprised with the game because I had very low expectations and hopefully the title will continue to move forward.

I'm actually hoping that this was just a port and we haven't even seen Next-Gen yet and 15 will be insane.

# 2 4thQtrStre5S @ 11/16/13 04:09 PM

Great review !!!! I haven't played the game yet to comment on the PROS, which are more game play feel based, though from what I have been able to see, I agree... For the CONS it is easy to see, IMO, the animation and player models needs a good deal of improvement...Penalties have always been lacking...

I would like to see animations follow through; too many times a play is run to a specific point, such as the tackle, TD or out of bounds and all the players just stop and take on a rigid or hunch back static appearance...I would like to see the player animations play through and show emotion in relation to teh play results and get back to the huddle...Would like to see player subs walking on the field as other players walk off...Cut screens should be history by now..

Player models - really no excuse IMO here...the players all seem to be on steroids..Equipment isn't fitting correctly and has no life; I understand NG has the helmet moving in response to the player movement, but what about the jersey and even pants to a degree? There is no life in the player model animations...This is NG, they cannot get jersey shoulder stripes to line up correctly? Here is where NBA 2k14 has impressed me, their player models and the physics and flow of the models and uniforms mesh well..

# 3 inkcil @ 11/16/13 04:22 PM

I wonder how Ryan Moody can get "6 plays into a game" and totally pick apart the AI showing how it acts just like current gen while everyone else compliments the AI.

# 4 4thQtrStre5S @ 11/16/13 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by inkcil


	I wonder how Ryan Moody can get "6 plays into a game" and totally pick apart the AI showing how it acts just like current gen while everyone else compliments the AI.

Maybe Ryan Moody is wrong? Do you have a link to Ryan Moody's review?

# 5 ZoneBlitz @ 11/16/13 04:30 PM

This further supports my decision not to get the game. I will not make excuses for a game when they are charging full price and it is supposed to be next gen. NBA 2k14 and FIFA 14 will get me my team sports fix.

# 6 roadman @ 11/16/13 04:30 PM

Maybe because it doesn't happen every play?

# 7 bluengold34_OS @ 11/16/13 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by inkcil


	I wonder how Ryan Moody can get "6 plays into a game" and totally pick apart the AI showing how it acts just like current gen while everyone else compliments the AI.

I am not sure what level he is playing, but on All Madden default I am not able to pick the AI apart.

# 8 Smoke6 @ 11/16/13 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ZoneBlitz


	This further supports my decision not to get the game. I will not make excuses for a game when they are charging full price and it is supposed to be next gen. NBA 2k14 and FIFA 14 will get me my team sports fix.

Sorry to say that this game has more positives than negatives, and coming from me, thats a big deal!

Players movement is not fluid, but they're not ice skating around players either

Defenders are not tied to the ball (at least from what I have seen out of 5 games already)

Pocket is there, it holds up well enough for you to try and make a play

run game feels more natural barring the players animations. No longer are people ice skating back and fourth to gain ground when your player is running the ball, they actually have momentum and footplanting. (may not be 100% but its a great step in the right direction)

Playing defense is a lil better, you will have to get used to the player momentum and foot planting, I like that very much.

Playing online actually feels kinda authentic but I do know that this is just the first few days of launch.

Cons-

Game feels arcadey in some instances like interceptions and stuff, maybe its the upgraded GFX that give it that "NFL Blitz" feel but its there

The infinity engine needs to be tweaked like on current gen, players are flopping around and falling the moment you make the slightest bit if contact with someone.

Havent seen too many penalties called still

Game needs some more "character" and I feel that the next Madden may just deliver the goods we were all expecting...

Final opinion-

Game is solid and "I" enjoy it for what its worth and the potential thats there.

B- from me but the effort has been put forth and I do feel that this is NOT there true nex gen offering!

# 9 bkrich83 @ 11/16/13 05:25 PM

LOL@Ryan Moody him and the troofchasahs.

# 10 Richuation @ 11/16/13 05:25 PM

Is the CFM functioning?

# 11 bkrich83 @ 11/16/13 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ZoneBlitz


	This further supports my decision not to get the game. I will not make excuses for a game when they are charging full price and it is supposed to be next gen. NBA 2k14 and FIFA 14 will get me my team sports fix.

To each their own. I think if you expected a truly revolutionary game, then you made the right choice. However for the first time in a long time I think this game has some merit. Is it worth 60 dollars? Not sure, everyone sense of the value of a dollar is different.

The game clearly has a ways to go, and their are issues with it, that can't be disputed, but and it's a big but, for me at least it's been fun. Now I don't spend hours breaking each play down frame by frame, I just put the game in and play it and if it's fun I keep playing it, and if it's not, I quit playing it, so take what I am saying for what it's worth.

# 12 bluengold34_OS @ 11/16/13 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bkrich83


	To each their own. I think if you expected a truly revolutionary game, then you made the right choice. However for the first time in a long time I think this game has some merit. Is it worth 60 dollars? Not sure, everyone sense of the value of a dollar is different. The game clearly has a ways to go, and their are issues with it, that can't be disputed, but and it's a big but, for me at least it's been fun. Now I don't spend hours breaking each play down frame by frame, I just put the game in and play it and if it's fun I keep playing it, and if it's not, I quit playing it, so take what I am saying for what it's worth.

You are obviously a crazy person, and should seek help immediately.

# 13 bkrich83 @ 11/16/13 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Big FN Deal


	Just curious if you are aware that, if I'm not mistaken, Ryan Moody went down to EA Tiburon this year?

Great. I care why?

# 14 bkrich83 @ 11/16/13 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bluengold34_OS


	You are obviously a crazy person, and should seek help immediately.

I know, crazy right?

# 15 bkrich83 @ 11/16/13 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Big FN Deal


	Not sure why or what you care about but I asked because that would seem to lend more credence to his impressions seeing he would have spent more time with the game than most gamers or "troofchasahs". That said, my bad for quoting your post, I should have considered the source more carefully.

Yes please do, I don't have time for your agenda. Some unbiased postings around here would be a nice change of pace.

# 16 bkrich83 @ 11/16/13 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bucky60


	Agenda for a better quality game? One that matches the quality of other high end sports games?

If only that were the case. That facade was blown years ago with some around here. Don't kid yourself.

# 17 bkrich83 @ 11/16/13 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bucky60


	It is the case.

Yeah, clearly. Please buy my bridge in Brooklyn when you get a chance.

# 18 4thQtrStre5S @ 11/16/13 05:48 PM

I would like to see/read this Ryan Moody critique, is it around here some place?

# 19 bkrich83 @ 11/16/13 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bucky60


	Don't want a bridge in Brooklyn. Just respect to be shown toward fellow OSers, instead of just pulling out the bogus AGENDA card.

Respect? That's irony. There's nothing bogus about the agenda card, there's a reason that was written in to the TOS. If you want to believe in unicorns and fairy tales and that it's all about the betterment of the community that's fine, but it's blatantly obvious with a number of users that's no where near the case.

Continue with the victim card though.

# 20 bkrich83 @ 11/16/13 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Big FN Deal


	This. What I find so hilarious about the "agenda" accusation is that it's beyond me how anyone can claim it's anything other than what you posted, until Madden actually meets that standard. lol I enjoy OS though, so many differing POV.

So you've played a lot of the PS4 version?

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