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The Three Best and Worst Things About Madden NFL 17

02:26 PM - August 23, 2016 by RaychelSnr

Did you catch Ben's review of Madden NFL 17? If not check it out here!

The more we submerge ourselves in any specific sports video game, it’s almost impossible not to notice the tiny details that either make your jaw drop or linger like a festering wound. Madden 17 might be the cleanest football game to date, but it isn’t without its share of frustrations. Though, perhaps now more than ever, the “little things” are nice surprises instead of disappointing ones. Here are the three best and worst things about Madden 17.

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# 1 Black Bruce Wayne @ 08/23/16 02:48 PM

I would also add commentary as one of the best things. The commentary this year is far above the best it has ever been in a Madden

# 2 BleedGreen710 @ 08/23/16 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Bruce Wayne


	I would also add commentary as one of the best things. The commentary this year is far above the best it has ever been in a Madden

agreed. thats the first thing i looked for when I read this. im stunned that it wasn't included.

# 3 Vazione @ 08/23/16 03:00 PM

I would definitely add commentary/atmosphere into the #1 slot of the Best.

I would add that fumbles need tweaked in the Worst.

# 4 Impetuous65 @ 08/23/16 03:01 PM

# 3 has little to no affect when I play, I don't see the difference at all.

# 5 Sheba2011 @ 08/23/16 03:06 PM

While special teams has improved I am not a fan of the new kick meter.

# 6 Sheba2011 @ 08/23/16 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Impetuous65


	# 3 has little to no affect when I play, I don't see the difference at all.

You mean the ball physics? I have noticed a huge difference this year.

# 7 JKSportsGamer1984 @ 08/23/16 03:10 PM

3 Best...

1. Commentary

2. Ball Physics

3. Ball carrier animations

3 Worst...

1. Legacy Pass Blocking issues

2. Too much player clipping (mainly after the play)

3. Physics are still wonky at times

# 8 rspencer86 @ 08/23/16 03:12 PM

"Tuning bad quarterbacks to make occasionally errant throws (not just overthrows) would be a fantastic starting point."

This is so important. Even when receivers are wide open, a slightly errant pass may still be caught but will slow down or redirect the receiver enough that it could be the difference in a 70-yard touchdown or a 20 yard gain. Just like line play, the pass accuracy is too binary. It's either right on the money, perfectly in stride with the receiver or 15 feet over the receiver's head. No in-betweens. This really hurts the gameplay.

# 9 Vazione @ 08/23/16 03:18 PM

The Kick Meter was a great call out, since it really adds a new dimension that never existed before.

# 10 Sheba2011 @ 08/23/16 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bucky60


	Commentary is much better. I haven't figured out the kick meter yet. I'll have to find a tutorial on it. The part I haven't figured out is how to change direction. Otherwise, I don't mind it. My best things: Full player editing. Practice squads FORMATION SUBS. My worst things would be: No sim vs arcade settings for gameplay. If we had that, we wouldn't have to worry so much about patches making things less realistic from complaints. No options to make CFM franchise mode realistic.

That is specifically what I don't like about it. The direction indicator disappears midway through setting up my kick and the kick always goes wide even if I time the "A" button parts of it perfectly.

# 11 Mike Lowe @ 08/23/16 04:16 PM

Fantastic points that I agree with. Especially the line play and QB variation.

# 12 Impetuous65 @ 08/23/16 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheba2011


	You mean the ball physics? I have noticed a huge difference this year.

No I'm talking about #3 about QB's being different and less accurate than others. What I have found is it truly based on your understanding(timing) of the play and the type of throw you make. If you go into practice and learn the plays I mean really learn it and what the timing and the correct type of throw for that situation, you can plug in any QB. I do it all the time with Rothlisberger, Landry and Grad.

EDIT: I would like to amend my statement. The cpu side of the ball does show there are levels to the QB accurracy.

# 13 Bigg Cee @ 08/23/16 05:09 PM

The good: Just having a fun football game to play online.

The bad: Watching ppl still go for 4th downs all the time, even if they are winning. Ughhhhhhhh...

Side Note: I play online only.

# 14 NoleFan @ 08/23/16 05:14 PM

Strange... In the few coach mode games I've played in my temp CLE CFM, both my QBs and those of my opponents have not passed well. All under 70% completion.

# 15 Bigg Cee @ 08/23/16 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by highmiles100


	Me too Xbox or PS4? I have both but prefer playing on Xbox1

To me the game handles great on Xbox 1 this year. Also I have the new Xbox 1 "S" which has a controller that has a updated joystick to be more precise, which is why I feel the game handles way better. On ps4 I feel a lil latency.

Side Note: I'm pretty rough with my controllers when I play, I like to push buttons hard and just do things hard since my hands are big. On ps4 I feel the controller does not give me that control I need. Now last year on M16 I thought it handled better on ps4 but this year I got to give it to Xbox 1.

# 16 prhiam @ 08/23/16 05:43 PM

Worst.

Formation subs are good, but I still can't plug in an HB at WR or vice versa. Skill players should be interchangeable. I don't like that part, they need work. It's like Christian McCaffrey, he comes in to the league he will play WR, HB, and return guy. Why can't I do that in formation subs...?

# 17 BigDaneAyMane @ 08/23/16 05:46 PM

I think the game is really good so far, but the end-of-game AI still kills me. Spiking the ball in scenarios where they should just be running another play and just the overall lack of awareness of how to manage the clock takes me out of it every time.

# 18 maltliquor23 @ 08/23/16 06:02 PM

I would add to worst they still havent fixed the wind. I was using cleveland with a weak kicker and it was recommended i attempt a 66 yard field goal with a 5 mph breeze at my back. I could have hit it from 75. The wind turns around and your lucky to have the distance from 40.

# 19 trufunk @ 08/23/16 06:06 PM

Just got the game....the update Dagumm! 110 minutes left to download.

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# 20 wallofhate @ 08/23/16 06:57 PM

Love the game but the one small gripe is the icon that appears over the ball carrier I have no idea why that wouldn't be optional. The major problem that madden has is running animation or lack there of. Such a beautiful game and a lot of ugly running animations.

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