Madden NFL 25 Impressions (PS4)

[bucky60]

Quote: Originally Posted by bkrich83

Off field stuff seems to be exactly the same as CG. Someone in one of these threads ran 3 seasons for sim stats. QB stats seem better, not great but significantly better than CG.

I was at best buy this weekend. I'm so glad they were out of PS4's. Looking at the OS member reviews I was on the fence. Off field being exactly the same, I might have to fight the urge and stick with CG till M15. But so far, the OS member reviews are encouraging. If I would have been eligible for the $10 upgrade, it would have been automatic.

[bkrich83]

Quote: Originally Posted by bucky60

I was at best buy this weekend. I'm so glad they were out of PS4's. Looking at the OS member reviews I was on the fence. Off field being exactly the same, I might have to fight the urge and stick with CG till M15. But so far, the OS member reviews are encouraging. If I would have been eligible for the $10 upgrade, it would have been automatic.

Can you get the $10 upgrade or whatever it is?

The on field upgrades imo, are significant and tangible off the bat. I think they make the game infinitely more enjoyable. The off the field stuff is not, which is why I have stuck with mostly play now stuff. Just not that fired up for CCM or franchise or whatever it's called now.

I really, really wish they would marry the off the field goodies from NFL Head Coach to the on the field strides and graphics in NG Madden.

Presentation still needs a massive upgrade FYI. It's better than CG, replay angles are 10000X better, but still pale in comparison to the Show or FIFA or NBA 2k.

[The JareBear]

Quote: Originally Posted by bkrich83

Can you get the $10 upgrade or whatever it is? The on field upgrades imo, are significant and tangible off the bat. I think they make the game infinitely more enjoyable. The off the field stuff is not, which is why I have stuck with mostly play now stuff. Just not that fired up for CCM or franchise or whatever it's called now. I really, really wish they would marry the off the field goodies from NFL Head Coach to the on the field strides and graphics in NG Madden. Presentation still needs a massive upgrade FYI. It's better than CG, replay angles are 10000X better, but still pale in comparison to the Show or FIFA or NBA 2k.

I think this is a fair and extremely accurate breakdown of the game. Pretty much sums it up for anyone on the fence.

What someone can get out of this game solely depends on what kind of "upgrade" they were looking for in the first place.

It's the best Madden I've played in years. I hope they make a big leap in M15

[bkrich83]

Oh and I have an addiction to making screenshots and highlight videos.

[bucky60]

Quote: Originally Posted by bkrich83

Can you get the $10 upgrade or whatever it is? The on field upgrades imo, are significant and tangible off the bat. I think they make the game infinitely more enjoyable. The off the field stuff is not, which is why I have stuck with mostly play now stuff. Just not that fired up for CCM or franchise or whatever it's called now. I really, really wish they would marry the off the field goodies from NFL Head Coach to the on the field strides and graphics in NG Madden. Presentation still needs a massive upgrade FYI. It's better than CG, replay angles are 10000X better, but still pale in comparison to the Show or FIFA or NBA 2k.

According to Emmdot from EA, I'm not eligible.

I'm not much of a play now person. I always do franchise in all sports games.

I only had the first HC for the PC. Didn't have a console back then. And LOVED IT. I would love to have a HC or an in depth text game to be married to madden. Off field depth in madden (lack of) is one thing I really dislike. I would like to see an incredibly in depth franchise mode, owner/gm mode with a realistic progression system. I don't think I'll ever get my dream game, but if Madden can get closer to The Show and NBA2K I'll be happy.

I'm pretty sure I'll get M15, but I'll do the usual and get as many OS member reviews as I can (who have the game and that I trust) before making a decision. But based on what the impressions threads are saying for this M25, I'm more optimistic.

[bkrich83]

Quote: Originally Posted by bucky60

According to Emmdot from EA, I'm not eligible. I'm not much of a play now person. I always do franchise in all sports games. I only had the first HC for the PC. Didn't have a console back then. And LOVED IT. I would love to have a HC or an in depth text game to be married to madden. Off field depth in madden (lack of) is one thing I really dislike. I would like to see an incredibly in depth franchise mode, owner/gm mode with a realistic progression system. I don't think I'll ever get my dream game, but if Madden can get closer to The Show and NBA2K I'll be happy. I'm pretty sure I'll get M15, but I'll do the usual and get as many OS member reviews as I can (who have the game and that I trust) before making a decision. But based on what the impressions threads are saying for this M25, I'm more optimistic.

I don't think franchise in this years is bad, by any stretch. It's not great either. It's just sort of there. I haven't done any in depth analysis on progression or draft classes or sim stats or anything. I've honestly had more fun playing with the different teams and taking pics and vids.

I may start a new franchise in the future, but I can't decide on a team and prefer the variety of playing with multiple teams.

Maybe I'll run a 30 team franchise or something.

[bkrich83]

Quote: Originally Posted by bucky60

According to Emmdot from EA, I'm not eligible. I'm not much of a play now person. I always do franchise in all sports games. I only had the first HC for the PC. Didn't have a console back then. And LOVED IT. I would love to have a HC or an in depth text game to be married to madden. Off field depth in madden (lack of) is one thing I really dislike. I would like to see an incredibly in depth franchise mode, owner/gm mode with a realistic progression system. I don't think I'll ever get my dream game, but if Madden can get closer to The Show and NBA2K I'll be happy. I'm pretty sure I'll get M15, but I'll do the usual and get as many OS member reviews as I can (who have the game and that I trust) before making a decision. But based on what the impressions threads are saying for this M25, I'm more optimistic.

If you get a chance, get the HC 09 for console version. THe off the field stuff for that game was outstanding and should be the standard that the Madden team works towards.

[4thQtrStre5S]

Quote: Originally Posted by bkrich83

If you get a chance, get the HC 09 for console version. THe off the field stuff for that game was outstanding and should be the standard that the Madden team works towards.

I 2nd this.....