Madden NFL 15 Review (PS4/XB1)

[CujoMatty]

I dont envy anyone that reviews madden. 7.5 is a really good score on OS and having seen many reviews of madden over the years if he would have rated it higher death threats might have ensued lol.

[Armor and Sword]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Review (PS4/XB1)

Excellent review. I gotta believe we will get a comprehensive patch to address sim stats which are probably directly affecting QB progression.

I can see if that patch does indeed come through his review would be at least an 8. That and the wonky commentary on stat swipes brought the score down. Plus Chris does not like the new play call menu.

But gameplay wise this game looks like a feast for Madden fans!


Can't wait till Tuesday!

[Scottsomnia]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Review (PS4/XB1)

Nice review . It's seems frustrating that on next gen the things that are an issue shouldn't be an issue at this point like stats and commentators saying things that are opposite of what you are seeing. That stuff just shouldn't happen. But it sounds like the gameplay will be fun.

[bxphenom7]

Smartest man in the room thus far

Not really. You liking something doesn't determine whether something is good or not. Quality is quality and mediocrity is mediocrity. There are always standards to be met. For example, you can like Alien: Colonial Marines, but if you're convinced that's a good game, you're flat out wrong. Liking and disliking comes down to tastes, and does not dictate quality. Same way you may not like The Last of Us, but for you to say it's a bad game is also flat out wrong. There are standards in the industry, in any entertainment industry, and as consumers we trust critics to uphold these standards in evaluating games/products.

[A_Quiet_Pro]

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Not really. You liking something doesn't determine whether something is good or not. Quality is quality and mediocrity is mediocrity. There are always standards to be met. For example, you can like Alien: Colonial Marines, but if you're convinced that's a good game, you're flat out wrong. Liking and disliking comes down to tastes, and does not dictate quality. Same way you may not like The Last of Us, but for you to say it's a bad game is also flat out wrong. There are standards in the industry, in any entertainment industry, and as consumers we trust critics to uphold these standards in evaluating games/products.

Yeah, this was completely not needed. If it makes him happy, and he thinks it's good, that's all he needs.

[sticks323]

Very good and honest review 7.5 is good. The score could be higher with patches but 7.5 will have to do. Glad to hear about the playcalling problems, I haven't heard that yet. Hopefully they will patch things. The commentary has to be redone. Good to know Madden can still be fun but people will hate the game no matter what.

[jmurphy31]

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Really good review. Hopefully EA addresses the issues bringing down CFM.

I havent read other reviews, but do the others mention the same CFm issues as well or do they overllok them

[bxphenom7]

Yeah, this was completely not needed. If it makes him happy, and he thinks it's good, that's all he needs.

I'm just saying. Anyone can buy what they want of course. But if reviewers and critics opinions don't matter, what's the point of even having them then? They're there to provide feedback relative to the standards of today so we don't feel burned by a bad game.

[Mauer4MVP]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Review (PS4/XB1)

Not really. You liking something doesn't determine whether something is good or not. Quality is quality and mediocrity is mediocrity. There are always standards to be met. For example, you can like Alien: Colonial Marines, but if you're convinced that's a good game, you're flat out wrong. Liking and disliking comes down to tastes, and does not dictate quality. Same way you may not like The Last of Us, but for you to say it's a bad game is also flat out wrong. There are standards in the industry, in any entertainment industry, and as consumers we trust critics to uphold these standards in evaluating games/products.

But to an individual, that is all that matters.

For example, Big Bang Theory is flat out horrible. But to an individual that likes the show, should it really matter to them what I think?

[TheFlamingWeazel]

Don't you have it backwards? Longtime fans will be disappointed casuals won;t care? I am skipping again this year too many long standing game breaking (for me) legacy issues, but I hope you who get it enjoy it. 7.5 seems like a decent score.

[TheFlamingWeazel]

Worried about sacks being too abundant, last years versions on all-pro I had guys wracking up 6-7 sacks a game, this year sounds like it can be worse.

[Dirk5049ers]

Dang, looks like I'll have to delay my CFM until the stats are fixed.

[scottyp180]

This sounds positive but I am always hesitant when it comes to madden. The defensive improvements are very encouraging and is one of my biggest gripes about the series for years, excluding nagging legacy issues. I don't remember ever having fun on defense in madden, which was a reason I loved the 2k series. Hopefully defense feels as good as it sounds, especially tackling. Countless times over there years I've missed tackles simply because I thought my player was in range but instead I whiffed. Chris can you reassure my fears?

[RaychelSnr]

This sounds positive but I am always hesitant when it comes to madden. The defensive improvements are very encouraging and is one of my biggest gripes about the series for years, excluding nagging legacy issues. I don't remember ever having fun on defense in madden, which was a reason I loved the 2k series. Hopefully defense feels as good as it sounds, especially tackling. Countless times over there years I've missed tackles simply because I thought my player was in range but instead I whiffed. Chris can you reassure my fears?

Defense is hugely improved, especially if you play on the line. The over the shoulder view makes it much more fun, and the on the fly camera changes make experimenting from play to play so easy. You'll need slider tweaks, but the foundation is there for a much more fun experience on defense.

[bxphenom7]

But to an individual, that is all that matters.

For example, Big Bang Theory is flat out horrible. But to an individual that likes the show, should it really matter to them what I think?

First, I don't mean any disrespect. You're right, it doesn't have to matter to him. But he were to come saying to me that show was a good show, then he'd be wrong. For example, I bought the first Amazing Spider-Man game. I bought it because I like comics, that's a taste of mine. Yeah, i enjoyed. But i could never say it was great or even good, I'd say it was decent at best. Even though I enjoyed it overall, I still saw all the flaws that were mentioned in reviews and how exactly the game held up to other games in general, and in its genre, like a Batman: Arkham game. That's accepting ignorance if you blindly say something is good/bad because you like/don't like it.