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Madden NFL 16 Community Impressions

03:27 AM - August 25, 2015 by Millennium

Madden NFL 16 has officially arrived today. Make sure you play a few games and share your impressions with the community!

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# 121 LowerWolf @ 08/26/15 01:25 AM

It's pretty nice being able to throw an actual fade at the goal-line now.

# 122 dmslapped @ 08/26/15 02:22 AM

I love so much. But defensive backs are so dumb.
Still a solid 8.5 from me

# 123 IUxHOOSIERS @ 08/26/15 03:29 AM

I know for sure this has probably been mentioned on here, but I am sick and tired of my defensive players going brain dead and going offsides by themselves 5 seconds after the offense breaks the huddle.

# 124 Master_lord85 @ 08/26/15 03:29 AM

A question:

Have they removed "Player of the game"? I just started playing Madden 16 and when I play with my friends - after the game we don�t touch a single button just to see who is the MVP of the game but it doesn�t show.

Have they removed it? WHY??!!!!

# 125 Smallville102001 @ 08/26/15 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by IUxHOOSIERS


	I know for sure this has probably been mentioned on here, but I am sick and tired of my defensive players going brain dead and going offsides by themselves 5 seconds after the offense breaks the huddle.

Yeah I have not seen any one say any thing about this but I have now played 2 games and in the first game 4 times I got called for offside just breaking the huddle before I even got to the line and it happened once to the CPU. Second game it happened like 2 times to me and like 1 time to the CPU. Also it fells like when I try to make d adjustments that some times causes my guys to go offside to. I really hope this gets patched soon.

# 126 Master_lord85 @ 08/26/15 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Smallville102001


	Yeah I have not seen any one say any thing about this but I have now played 2 games and in the first game 4 times I got called for offside just breaking the huddle before I even got to the line and it happened once to the CPU. Second game it happened like 2 times to me and like 1 time to the CPU. Also it fells like when I try to make d adjustments that some times causes my guys to go offside to. I really hope this gets patched soon.

Anyone knows if the MVP of the game has been removed? On Madden 15 you could always see who was the MVP of the game but I can�t see that on Madden 16... Has it been removed do you think?!

# 127 johnprestonevans @ 08/26/15 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JKSportsGamer1984


	+ Physics are definitely improved (but still not where it needs to be) + Love the gang tackling + Love that they cleaned up the post play (players no longer clipping / morphing together) + CPU QB AI is definitely improved & QB's are playing like their real life counterparts + The new passing mechanics are a nice addition & much needed + Love that they added various Ball Carrying styles! Bout time! + Like the new camera angles on replays & cut scenes + Like the new stat bubbles on players. Nice touch - The Sidelines aren't still lackluster smh (all players wearing high socks, not wearing their accessories, no names on the back of jerseys, etc..) This is holding the look of the game back & must be a priority going forward. We need chearleaders too! - RB's still run up their blockers back without pushing off at times & RB's arms still bend behind their back with the ball stuck in their hand smh. I thought this would've been fixed by now! EA, RB's should contextually tuck the ball when in traffic to prevent this from happening. Please fix this! - Animation quality still needs work (although it has improved) - Some of the aggressive catch animations seem to be predetermined - The hit stick has been severely toned down. I'm not able to lay the wood like I used to. I don't like this. - Presentation is still lacking (including commentary). It's disappointing that there's a ticker in the game but they use it for goals instead of scores & updates from around the league smh. EA dropped the ball on this. We need highlights from games around the league & a weekly wrap up show during CFM. These are the things I expected & thought were a no brainer for this generation. EA has to step it up in this department. We also need to go away from cut scenes & add Real-Time presentation. It's long overdue! Overall I like the improvements & I'm satisfied with the game but as usual with Madden it still falls short of greatness. Seems like every year I see the potential in the game but it always leaves me wanting more & waiting for next year.

I couldn't agree with you more about the game's presentation. The ticker is wasted here. EA still hasn't put together an immersive broadcast/telecast quality presentation. Scores, updates and highlights from around the league are much needed. A solid halftime show and post game wrap-up and weekly Sportscenter with highlights from other games should be in this game by now. They also have not yet included authentic true-broadcast camera angles (like other sports games have). I promised myself I wouldn't buy Madden until they fix their lackluster presentation. This is my 5th year passing on Madden. : (

# 128 TreyIM2 @ 08/26/15 07:37 AM

Got Madden yesterday after work and spent roughly an hr, overall, playing it. Started with the tutorials on the new pass/catch mechanics and the new defender mechanics and, at first, was not digging the new pass/catch mechanics because, just like I thought it would going in, relearning my twitch reflexes was a bit daunting. Didn't understand why EA went away from using the stick for high and low passes, for one, and when it comes to catching on oh, I don't always manually do it, for two.

Then ran a practice wit my Jets for a while to get acquainted with the new feel of the animations and see if I could get used to the mechanics. Had to bump the game speed up to fast cuz boy did movement feel like moving in quicksand and still wasn't feeling the new pass/catch mechanics

That said, LOVE the new animations, the feel of weight with the players and the new gang tackling. Also glad my Jets have some new plays. Enjoyed practice.

Moved on to n exhibition game against my old coach and his Bills in Met - Lil by little, subconsciously, found myself using the new pass/catch mechanics and appreciating them.

That's just a briefing of my experiences with 16. The game play foundation seems to NOW be pretty well set and I fully expect presentation to be fully realized in 17 but for now, gunna continue to enjoy the great game play of 16.

# 129 Master_lord85 @ 08/26/15 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TreyIM2


	Got Madden yesterday after work and spent roughly an hr, overall, playing it. Started with the tutorials on the new pass/catch mechanics and the new defender mechanics and, at first, was not digging the new pass/catch mechanics because, just like I thought it would going in, relearning my twitch reflexes was a bit daunting. Didn't understand why EA went away from using the stick for high and low passes, for one, and when it comes to catching on oh, I don't always manually do it, for two. Then ran a practice wit my Jets for a while to get acquainted with the new feel of the animations and see if I could get used to the mechanics. Had to bump the game speed up to fast cuz boy did movement feel like moving in quicksand and still wasn't feeling the new pass/catch mechanics That said, LOVE the new animations, the feel of weight with the players and the new gang tackling. Also glad my Jets have some new plays. Enjoyed practice. Moved on to n exhibition game against my old coach and his Bills in Met - Lil by little, subconsciously, found myself using the new pass/catch mechanics and appreciating them. That's just a briefing of my experiences with 16. The game play foundation seems to NOW be pretty well set and I fully expect presentation to be fully realized in 17 but for now, gunna continue to enjoy the great game play of 16.

Do you know if they have removed the "PLAYER OF THE GAME" - after the game you could see who was nominated MVP of the game. I can�t see that but I could when I had Madden 15! Have they removed it? WHY?!!!

# 130 oneamongthefence @ 08/26/15 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Master_lord85


	Do you know if they have removed the "PLAYER OF THE GAME" - after the game you could see who was nominated MVP of the game. I can�t see that but I could when I had Madden 15! Have they removed it? WHY?!!!

They didn't have a player of the game last year. In fact it hasn't been in for quite a few years. They had a play of the game that I think is gone now though.

This is not a test.

# 131 Sheba2011 @ 08/26/15 08:06 AM

Went to start a CFM with the Patriots and much to my surprise Chad Masters is no where to be found! He must have retired in the offseason after winning the Super Bowl. Griffin Murphy is the new Patriots head coach!

# 132 shamman780 @ 08/26/15 08:24 AM

Is anyone else having trouble downloading either the EAsports roster update or any from the share? I have PS4 but don't pay for the PS network, did that change this year where you need to pay for that to be able to download?

# 133 Earl1963 @ 08/26/15 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by shamman780


	Is anyone else having trouble downloading either the EAsports roster update or any from the share? I have PS4 but don't pay for the PS network, did that change this year where you need to pay for that to be able to download?

I have PS plus and was unable to get the games updates. I'm sure it will be straighten out soon.

Other than the network errors I had fun playing against my brother. Haven't played enough for any deep impressions yet.

Sent using a telephone

# 134 Master_lord85 @ 08/26/15 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by oneamongthefence


	They didn't have a player of the game last year. In fact it hasn't been in for quite a few years. They had a play of the game that I think is gone now though. This is not a test.

I had Madden 15 on Xbox 360 and it was always a MVP of the game. Yesterday I bought Xbox One and Madden 16! I am so happy with everything about the game, but the thing I am not happy with is that there is no MVP of the game!

# 135 HozAndMoose @ 08/26/15 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Master_lord85


	I had Madden 15 on Xbox 360 and it was always a MVP of the game. Yesterday I bought Xbox One and Madden 16! I am so happy with everything about the game, but the thing I am not happy with is that there is no MVP of the game!

Does it really matter? You can usually tell who it was going to be. And it doesn't give the player any boost or anything.

# 136 booker21 @ 08/26/15 08:54 AM

This game is growing on me. I did tweak a few sliders, nothing major and the game is really good. playing excellent almost on all pro default with tweak on Int and Tak.

I still can`t belive how good the Passing is. QB overthrows really often. I`m so glad EA finally understood that overthrows are so common in the NFL.

Hopefully people will understand that too.

# 137 roadman @ 08/26/15 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by IUxHOOSIERS


	I know for sure this has probably been mentioned on here, but I am sick and tired of my defensive players going brain dead and going offsides by themselves 5 seconds after the offense breaks the huddle.

This will be patched in the first patch.

# 138 TreyIM2 @ 08/26/15 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Master_lord85


	Anyone knows if the MVP of the game has been removed? On Madden 15 you could always see who was the MVP of the game but I can�t see that on Madden 16... Has it been removed do you think?!

Play of the Game was in last Madden. Barely remember Madden 25, tho

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Originally Posted by johnprestonevans


	I couldn't agree with you more about the game's presentation. The ticker is wasted here. EA still hasn't put together an immersive broadcast/telecast quality presentation. Scores, updates and highlights from around the league are much needed. A solid halftime show and post game wrap-up and weekly Sportscenter with highlights from other games should be in this game by now. They also have not yet included authentic true-broadcast camera angles (like other sports games have). I promised myself I wouldn't buy Madden until they fix their lackluster presentation. This is my 5th year passing on Madden. : (

I think we can expect big things in the presentation next yr since they went hard and focused on game play this yr

# 139 Master_lord85 @ 08/26/15 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by HozAndMoose


	Does it really matter? You can usually tell who it was going to be. And it doesn't give the player any boost or anything.

The thing is that me and my girl are doing our own Madden tournament. We write down every team name on a paper and turn it around so we can�t see it! Then we take one of each note to see which team gonna face each other!

First it�s 16 games, then it�s 8 games, then it�s 4, then 2 and then the Superbowl. The team which wins goes along and the team which loses is out of the tournament.

This is why I wanna know the player of the game cause we always writes down the player of the game etc!

I think that EA really should update that and do so that there always is a MVP of the game!

# 140 Jistic @ 08/26/15 09:27 AM

Last night I played Madden for 6 hours straight. I haven't done that in over 10 years. That's about all you need to know.

Played skills trainer with my son for a little bit. We had a blast since I coach him in football anyway he loved doing the drills and wanted the Gatorade packs for MUT.

Played MUT for a bit as well. I've never played it before but my son loves it and I gotta admit it's pretty cool.

But being that I'm an old school guy after he went to bed I setup a quick exhibition. I moved the penalties up to 60 and did a few minor tweaks.

WOW! Best game of Madden I've played since '02. As others have mentioned "organic" is the best way to describe it. I saw the coolest strip animation when my backup RB came in he was still running but didn't have the ball! Next thing I know the defense is all over it. I saw the replay and was like damn I didn't even know that dude stripped it Peanut style.

Penalties are here!!!!!! OMG Praise Jesus! They have added more, and dammit they do call them. The sliders are WAY sensitive as they should be. Love love love love love this. 15 years too late but thankfully they are here.

Fatigue works, subs happen, injury slider works, ratings matter, crowd is way better, lighting is fantastic, it just seems like player motion is smoother. Tackling is better just everything seems better.

More importantly is immersion. I lose track of time like I used to. I can see spending a lot of time with this game. I liked 15, but this seems like a huge, yet quiet step forward. Two thumbs up!

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