Overall Thoughts on the game.

hagams · 08-15-2007, 10:18 AM

O.K, we now know that throwing interceptions is as easy on the game, as it was for Patrick Ramsey, but overall how do you think it stacks up against previous years? Also, what system do you have, and T.V. I'm on a 360 with a 52" Toshiba Plasma. Man, the graphics for the game is sick!!!

EternalEnigma21 · 08-15-2007, 10:55 AM

im playin a 360 on a 42" vizio and love the graphics... and the gameplay is very smooth. Believe it or not, I was disappointed that they didn't bring back any John Madden commentary, I'm not happy with the fact that Santana cant break away on a streak when he gets pressed in single coverage,

It seems like when I started playing NCAA I had a little trouble with picks, but got over it quickly, but I can't shake the turnoverbug...

Flipside: The Defensive play is awesome.... I only play with the skins, so its all I have to look at, but our linebackers are awesome, and the pass-rush on the line is a little more realistic... you can get a nice jump and knife through on the end with carter from time to time... McIntosh is rated low, but has great speed and can cover TEs and Backs well...

I am disappointed with the playbooks, too. I figured Al Saunder's offense would have a few gadget plays and be a little more wide open than what I've got...

I would have liked more than 2 shotgun formations and a few sweeps out of the gun... a few reverses etc...

other than that I like it..

MTK · 08-15-2007, 11:13 AM

Love the game so far, I've only had time to play 2 games but I've got today off so I'm hoping to get in a bunch today.

By far the best Madden in a very long time. I don't have any major complaints so far, my only gripe is why did it take EA so long to give us a game of this quality!!??

BleedBurgundy · 08-15-2007, 12:29 PM

canthetuna: Couldn't agree more about the playbook. WTF? How can we not have a single reverse? And no Gadget plays with Randle El?

Otherwise, the game actually made strides graphically which I did not expect, I have a 42" Aquos HD LCD and it looks great on component cables from the 360. I played against my neighbor who is a cowboys fan and was surprised how well they captured Romo, Owens, etc. Our guys are all recognizable or better.

I didn't notice the fumble bug that people are complaining about, our game had maybe 2. I did notice an increase in injuries (or maybe it's just Taylor and Landry

) I also noticed picks were really easy to come by, I had 6 (4 user picks). But then again my neighbor is a cowboys fan, he doesn't know shit about football. Final Score: 42-3 lol.

I didn't like the receiver's mini game. Just seems different. I feel like I need to brush up on the controls.

Anyone know how to disguise what play you're choosing in VS mode?

Gmanc711 · 08-15-2007, 12:56 PM

Has anyone played it for PS2? I'm thinking of picking it up tonight.

Ms.Earthquake2689 · 08-23-2007, 05:38 PM

The game is defintely the best one ever. I think EA decided to step it up since All Pro Football 2k8 was doing better than everyone thought it would.

mredskins · 08-24-2007, 05:14 PM

Ok I like the game but for you 360 owners could the achievements be any easier? Seriously they need to beef those up!

RobH4413 · 08-24-2007, 06:40 PM

I've heard rumors that the game sucks for XBOX to encourage users to buy a 360. Anyone own it for regular XBOX? I'd just like to hear some input before I go out and get it.

hooskins · 08-24-2007, 08:07 PM

The game has a very epic feel. It is like lord of the rings crossed with football. I always feel like I am on some kinda crazy mission when I play a game.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 08-26-2007, 01:09 PM

Rob I dont think that it sucks but they defintely made the next gen better by far but current gen is good too.

RobH4413 · 08-26-2007, 08:31 PM

Thanks Quake,

I went ahead and rented it today, and I am really disappointed. I have yet to see any differences that are worth 40+ dollars. It seems like an updated roster and that's it. Time for me to suck it up and buy a 360...

On an very unrelated note, I just bought the new Talib Kweli and it's pretty awesome. I was afraid he would lose his underground feel, and that's totally not the case.

MTK · 08-26-2007, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RobH4413

Thanks Quake,

I went ahead and rented it today, and I am really disappointed. I have yet to see any differences that are worth 40+ dollars. It seems like an updated roster and that's it. Time for me to suck it up and buy a 360...

On an very unrelated note, I just bought the new Talib Kweli and it's pretty awesome. I was afraid he would lose his underground feel, and that's totally not the case.

It's well worth the investment. With games like Madden '08, Gears of War, Bioshock, and Halo 3 & Call of Duty 4 coming up, you won't regret it.

DEVIL'S OWN · 08-27-2007, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

canthetuna: Couldn't agree more about the playbook. WTF? How can we not have a single reverse? And no Gadget plays with Randle El?

Otherwise, the game actually made strides graphically which I did not expect, I have a 42" Aquos HD LCD and it looks great on component cables from the 360. I played against my neighbor who is a cowboys fan and was surprised how well they captured Romo, Owens, etc. Our guys are all recognizable or better.

I didn't notice the fumble bug that people are complaining about, our game had maybe 2. I did notice an increase in injuries (or maybe it's just Taylor and Landry

) I also noticed picks were really easy to come by, I had 6 (4 user picks). But then again my neighbor is a cowboys fan, he doesn't know shit about football. Final Score: 42-3 lol.

I didn't like the receiver's mini game. Just seems different. I feel like I need to brush up on the controls.

Anyone know how to disguise what play you're choosing in VS mode?

I know this gone sound like a smart ass......but read your book, and the way you hide during VS mode is hold the a button down on the play you want ,and scroll through the other plays and go on one you want them to to think your gone to pick and release the a button, its pretty cool, cause you can scroll the whole formation and been already pick your play..........

PFunk26 · 08-27-2007, 01:14 AM

just bought an xbox like 3 hrs ago with madden 08 really hard to go from ps2 to 360 ha ha im downloading bioshock demo right now the online is impressive

djnemo65 · 08-27-2007, 07:50 AM

I got the 360 version.

I love the game and agree that it's probably the best football game ever. The one serious complaint I have is this: how can a game built around the notion that certain players have certain skills neglect to recognize that superstar runningbacks don't fumble multiple times a game, and at critical times? That's a major oversight.

I don't mind increased fumbling. In fact, I think that was necessary. But ball security should be a weapon category or something.

08-15-2007, 10:18 AM	#1
hagams Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Beaufort SC Age: 45 Posts: 933	Overall Thoughts on the game. O.K, we now know that throwing interceptions is as easy on the game, as it was for Patrick Ramsey, but overall how do you think it stacks up against previous years? Also, what system do you have, and T.V. I'm on a 360 with a 52" Toshiba Plasma. Man, the graphics for the game is sick!!! __________________ We are always superbowl contenders in March!!! HTTR!!!!!!!!

08-15-2007, 10:55 AM	#2
EternalEnigma21 Assistant Regional Mod Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbondale CO Age: 44 Posts: 2,958	Re: Overall Thoughts on the game. im playin a 360 on a 42" vizio and love the graphics... and the gameplay is very smooth. Believe it or not, I was disappointed that they didn't bring back any John Madden commentary, I'm not happy with the fact that Santana cant break away on a streak when he gets pressed in single coverage, It seems like when I started playing NCAA I had a little trouble with picks, but got over it quickly, but I can't shake the turnoverbug... Flipside: The Defensive play is awesome.... I only play with the skins, so its all I have to look at, but our linebackers are awesome, and the pass-rush on the line is a little more realistic... you can get a nice jump and knife through on the end with carter from time to time... McIntosh is rated low, but has great speed and can cover TEs and Backs well... I am disappointed with the playbooks, too. I figured Al Saunder's offense would have a few gadget plays and be a little more wide open than what I've got... I would have liked more than 2 shotgun formations and a few sweeps out of the gun... a few reverses etc... other than that I like it.. __________________ I am the brute squad.

08-15-2007, 11:13 AM	#3
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,563	Re: Overall Thoughts on the game. Love the game so far, I've only had time to play 2 games but I've got today off so I'm hoping to get in a bunch today. By far the best Madden in a very long time. I don't have any major complaints so far, my only gripe is why did it take EA so long to give us a game of this quality!!?? __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-15-2007, 12:29 PM	#4
BleedBurgundy Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,471	Re: Overall Thoughts on the game. canthetuna: Couldn't agree more about the playbook. WTF? How can we not have a single reverse? And no Gadget plays with Randle El? Otherwise, the game actually made strides graphically which I did not expect, I have a 42" Aquos HD LCD and it looks great on component cables from the 360. I played against my neighbor who is a cowboys fan and was surprised how well they captured Romo, Owens, etc. Our guys are all recognizable or better. I didn't notice the fumble bug that people are complaining about, our game had maybe 2. I did notice an increase in injuries (or maybe it's just Taylor and Landry ) I also noticed picks were really easy to come by, I had 6 (4 user picks). But then again my neighbor is a cowboys fan, he doesn't know shit about football. Final Score: 42-3 lol. I didn't like the receiver's mini game. Just seems different. I feel like I need to brush up on the controls. Anyone know how to disguise what play you're choosing in VS mode? __________________ "All natural institutions of churches, whether Jewish, Christian, or Turkish, appear to me no other than human inventions, set up to terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize power and profit." Thomas Paine

08-15-2007, 12:56 PM	#5
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	Re: Overall Thoughts on the game. Has anyone played it for PS2? I'm thinking of picking it up tonight. __________________ #21

08-23-2007, 05:38 PM	#6
Ms.Earthquake2689 Camp Scrub Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 23	Re: Overall Thoughts on the game. The game is defintely the best one ever. I think EA decided to step it up since All Pro Football 2k8 was doing better than everyone thought it would. __________________ If Jimmy cracks corn and no one cares, why does he do it?

08-24-2007, 05:14 PM	#7
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,867	Re: Overall Thoughts on the game. Ok I like the game but for you 360 owners could the achievements be any easier? Seriously they need to beef those up!

08-24-2007, 06:40 PM	#8
RobH4413 Wildcard Bitches Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Age: 39 Posts: 2,638	Re: Overall Thoughts on the game. I've heard rumors that the game sucks for XBOX to encourage users to buy a 360. Anyone own it for regular XBOX? I'd just like to hear some input before I go out and get it. __________________ This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!

08-24-2007, 08:07 PM	#9
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 37 Posts: 8,606	Re: Overall Thoughts on the game. The game has a very epic feel. It is like lord of the rings crossed with football. I always feel like I am on some kinda crazy mission when I play a game. __________________ Vacancy

08-26-2007, 01:09 PM	#10
EARTHQUAKE2689 You did WHAT?!? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In The Kitchen With Dyna. Age: 35 Posts: 14,169	Re: Overall Thoughts on the game. Rob I dont think that it sucks but they defintely made the next gen better by far but current gen is good too. __________________ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1NG9zNxqMP8cYNP72QqUQT Shameless self-promotion. It is what it is.

08-26-2007, 08:31 PM	#11
RobH4413 Wildcard Bitches Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Age: 39 Posts: 2,638	Re: Overall Thoughts on the game. Thanks Quake, I went ahead and rented it today, and I am really disappointed. I have yet to see any differences that are worth 40+ dollars. It seems like an updated roster and that's it. Time for me to suck it up and buy a 360... On an very unrelated note, I just bought the new Talib Kweli and it's pretty awesome. I was afraid he would lose his underground feel, and that's totally not the case. __________________ This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!

08-27-2007, 01:14 AM	#14
PFunk26 Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Grafton, WI Age: 44 Posts: 355	Re: Overall Thoughts on the game. just bought an xbox like 3 hrs ago with madden 08 really hard to go from ps2 to 360 ha ha im downloading bioshock demo right now the online is impressive __________________ 'I don’t care what it takes, we’re not leaving here without another ring.’ ”

08-27-2007, 07:50 AM	#15
djnemo65 Playmaker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,836	Re: Overall Thoughts on the game. I got the 360 version. I love the game and agree that it's probably the best football game ever. The one serious complaint I have is this: how can a game built around the notion that certain players have certain skills neglect to recognize that superstar runningbacks don't fumble multiple times a game, and at critical times? That's a major oversight. I don't mind increased fumbling. In fact, I think that was necessary. But ball security should be a weapon category or something.

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