Isn't as fun as I thought it'd be...
Boy, was I disappointed.
For starters, the graphics look alright, not mind-blowing, but just alright. To me it still looks like a low end PC with "anti-aliasing" not turned on. (i.e., the jaggies)
This is on a 52" HDTV.
Compared with MLB 08 The Show, there is no comparison. The Show got it right.
Ok, so the graphics weren't impressive. Let's try the gameplay.
I picked the Patriots vs. the Browns.
I played as the Browns....
Ok, so in real life last season, the Browns's running game wasn't spectacular. But on Madden, it was non-existent. I mean, an average of 2 yds per carry just doesn't cut it.
Soo......I have to pass more and more to get some positive yardage.
This proved to be more frustrating than fun.
I played on "pro" level, and even turned the slider for CPU interceptions all the way off.
No matter.......every other pass was picked off!
If a defender is within five yards of your receiver, he'll pick it off.
Ok, so, let's wait a bit for a receiver to get wide a$$ open before throwing the rock. Yeah, right. You do this, you WILL get sacked.
So, to summarize-----can't run worth a dam, and can't pass without being picked. Wait too long in the pocket, and you get sacked.
What's left!?
Thinking it was because I played as the Browns, I changed controllers to the Pats. No diff.......Brady was picked three times in three different plays! All in the first quarter!
And the Pats running game faired no better.
This game was such a disappointment, I almost broke my Sixxaxis controller more than once throwing it in frustration.
And what's up with that stupid radio announcer guy!? Boring...
Speaking of boring, the playoffs and Super Bowl are just pre-season games. No fanfare, no celebrations, nothing. Excuse me---*yawn*
At least make me feel like I won it all, sheesh.
I know the glory days of Sega Football are gone, but come on, EA,take some pointers from these older games!
The ESPN presentation touted on the cover is nothing more than live Sportscenter, provided you have a good internet connection. Felt like a ripoff to me....oh well.
I can live without seeing refs on the field, but soo many other things just have to be improved before I spend my hard-earned cash on this series again.
I actually went back to Madden 07 for PS2. The graphics look horrible,because it's not in HD, but it's much more enjoyable to play. (at least I hear Madden and Michaels calling the game!)
Graphics: 7.0
Sound: 6.0
Gameplay: 4.0
BTW, I downloaded the patch that was supposed to limit fumbles, and it seemed to work. But those dam INT's.....
I just may trade this thing in and get.....oh, I dunno.......College lacrosse!!??