Comments on: Madden 09 Coverage Wrap-Up and Your Impressions http://www.pastapadre.com/2008/08/11/madden-09-coverage-wrap-up Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:52:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Col http://www.pastapadre.com/2008/08/11/madden-09-coverage-wrap-up/comment-page-3#comment-33585 Col Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:10:06 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/?p=3028#comment-33585 I'll give the game a solid 8. NFL 2k5/8 is still to date the most accurate depiction of football gameplay in my opinion. Not to mention the 2k series blew Madden out of the water in terms of presentation, but nonetheless this new Madden is solid. Graphics look good, stadiums are awesome and the passing is fun. The running game is RIDICULOUSLY difficult even if you have a stud for a running back. Blocks are almost never held, and the defense is perpetually in the backfield. It's kinda sad when a 15 yard run is cause for a major celebration. In the 2k's the O-lineman actually had visible blocking schemes depending on the run play you called. In Madden they just kinda hit anyone near them with no clear strategy, and most of the time they do a lousy job at that. Chris Collinsworth does a great job on the commentary, however his counterpart is absolutely atrocious. I think the dynasty mode on NCAA 09 is more intriguing, and I would agree with earlier comments in that Linebacker reaction time to passes is way out of hand. Other than that take it for what it is: another Madden game that's really not that much different from the previous 10 installments. Better graphics, and pretty fluid controls is what puts it slightly ahead of its predecessors. I’ll give the game a solid 8. NFL 2k5/8 is still to date the most accurate depiction of football gameplay in my opinion. Not to mention the 2k series blew Madden out of the water in terms of presentation, but nonetheless this new Madden is solid. Graphics look good, stadiums are awesome and the passing is fun. The running game is RIDICULOUSLY difficult even if you have a stud for a running back. Blocks are almost never held, and the defense is perpetually in the backfield. It’s kinda sad when a 15 yard run is cause for a major celebration. In the 2k’s the O-lineman actually had visible blocking schemes depending on the run play you called. In Madden they just kinda hit anyone near them with no clear strategy, and most of the time they do a lousy job at that. Chris Collinsworth does a great job on the commentary, however his counterpart is absolutely atrocious. I think the dynasty mode on NCAA 09 is more intriguing, and I would agree with earlier comments in that Linebacker reaction time to passes is way out of hand. Other than that take it for what it is: another Madden game that’s really not that much different from the previous 10 installments. Better graphics, and pretty fluid controls is what puts it slightly ahead of its predecessors.

]]> By: Sam http://www.pastapadre.com/2008/08/11/madden-09-coverage-wrap-up/comment-page-3#comment-33030 Sam Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:28:25 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/?p=3028#comment-33030 use hb draws to run the ball use hb draws to run the ball

]]> By: Langan4 http://www.pastapadre.com/2008/08/11/madden-09-coverage-wrap-up/comment-page-3#comment-32461 Langan4 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 03:33:21 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/?p=3028#comment-32461 I need an answer this please..I'm trying to play a friend who lives in a different state then me online and for some reason i can play most other people but when either of us invite one another to a game the other side of the screen stays blank and we cant both join the same game???? any help would be great thanks... I need an answer this please..I’m trying to play a friend who lives in a different state then me online and for some reason i can play most other people but when either of us invite one another to a game the other side of the screen stays blank and we cant both join the same game???? any help would be great thanks…

]]> By: SeaTownSwag http://www.pastapadre.com/2008/08/11/madden-09-coverage-wrap-up/comment-page-3#comment-32240 SeaTownSwag Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:30:19 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/?p=3028#comment-32240 No the running game is not good because defenders get to the back field to quickly if it was even half a second less that would be better.Also it takes to long after you break a tackle you are already wrapped up by two more defenders so the animations need to break a little faster. It is not impossible to run in fact with slide protection I can run pretty easily except its boring to get 1 yard 1 yard 2 yards 3 yards 1 yard and then a 10-15 yard gain.Not to mention breaking tackles is basically non existent. Bottom line is I can run the ball but I have to use line shift every play and its not Madden it doesnt have that madden feel which ruins it for the hardcore players.It can use alot of improving I'm glad u can run the ball but u cant tell me that it is not a horrible running game this year.I think alot of people would like to not get tackled in the back field 70 percent of the time. No the running game is not good because defenders get to the back field to quickly if it was even half a second less that would be better.Also it takes to long after you break a tackle you are already wrapped up by two more defenders so the animations need to break a little faster.

It is not impossible to run in fact with slide protection I can run pretty easily except its boring to get 1 yard 1 yard 2 yards 3 yards 1 yard and then a 10-15 yard gain.Not to mention breaking tackles is basically non existent.

Bottom line is I can run the ball but I have to use line shift every play and its not Madden it doesnt have that madden feel which ruins it for the hardcore players.It can use alot of improving I’m glad u can run the ball but u cant tell me that it is not a horrible running game this year.I think alot of people would like to not get tackled in the back field 70 percent of the time.

]]> By: pat http://www.pastapadre.com/2008/08/11/madden-09-coverage-wrap-up/comment-page-3#comment-32206 pat Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:49:34 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/?p=3028#comment-32206 [quote comment="32200"][quote comment="32192"]Pasta do you know if the next patch will fix the running game?Pretty much everybody cannot run the football and as a Madden vet the running game is ridiculous its near impossible to run the ball. In about 20 games I am yet to get 100 yards rushing so far my high is 96 and about half of those were with the QB and most of the time the RB averages 1.5 yards per carry. So I hope EA fixes this fast cause its really ridiculous running does not even exist in 09[/quote] I dont know why so many people are struggling with the running game its not easy but is not as hard as some people are saying, you gave to find your blocks and make good cuts, people are still use to the old days when you would run straight up and the defender would carry you another 3 yards the running is good it doesnt need patching.[/quote] the think the running game is just right i thought in 08 you could break for 7 yards a tackle like i use the jets and thomas jones will continue to run for 3 yards but then there are those plays were a hole opens up and u can gain really good yards but when i was using the chargers to get the feel of the game and lt gets more yards which really was cool to see [quote comment="32200"][quote comment="32192"]Pasta do you know if the next patch will fix the running game?Pretty much everybody cannot run the football and as a Madden vet the running game is ridiculous its near impossible to run the ball.

In about 20 games I am yet to get 100 yards rushing so far my high is 96 and about half of those were with the QB and most of the time the RB averages 1.5 yards per carry.

So I hope EA fixes this fast cause its really ridiculous running does not even exist in 09[/quote]

I dont know why so many people are struggling with the running game its not easy but is not as hard as some people are saying, you gave to find your blocks and make good cuts, people are still use to the old days when you would run straight up and the defender would carry you another 3 yards the running is good it doesnt need patching.[/quote]

the think the running game is just right i thought in 08 you could break for 7 yards a tackle like i use the jets and thomas jones will continue to run for 3 yards but then there are those plays were a hole opens up and u can gain really good yards but when i was using the chargers to get the feel of the game and lt gets more yards which really was cool to see

]]> By: kwas676 http://www.pastapadre.com/2008/08/11/madden-09-coverage-wrap-up/comment-page-3#comment-32200 kwas676 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:12:21 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/?p=3028#comment-32200 [quote comment="32192"]Pasta do you know if the next patch will fix the running game?Pretty much everybody cannot run the football and as a Madden vet the running game is ridiculous its near impossible to run the ball. In about 20 games I am yet to get 100 yards rushing so far my high is 96 and about half of those were with the QB and most of the time the RB averages 1.5 yards per carry. So I hope EA fixes this fast cause its really ridiculous running does not even exist in 09[/quote] I dont know why so many people are struggling with the running game its not easy but is not as hard as some people are saying, you gave to find your blocks and make good cuts, people are still use to the old days when you would run straight up and the defender would carry you another 3 yards the running is good it doesnt need patching. [quote comment="32192"]Pasta do you know if the next patch will fix the running game?Pretty much everybody cannot run the football and as a Madden vet the running game is ridiculous its near impossible to run the ball.

In about 20 games I am yet to get 100 yards rushing so far my high is 96 and about half of those were with the QB and most of the time the RB averages 1.5 yards per carry.

So I hope EA fixes this fast cause its really ridiculous running does not even exist in 09[/quote]

I dont know why so many people are struggling with the running game its not easy but is not as hard as some people are saying, you gave to find your blocks and make good cuts, people are still use to the old days when you would run straight up and the defender would carry you another 3 yards the running is good it doesnt need patching.

]]> By: SeaTownSwag http://www.pastapadre.com/2008/08/11/madden-09-coverage-wrap-up/comment-page-3#comment-32192 SeaTownSwag Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:44:15 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/?p=3028#comment-32192 Pasta do you know if the next patch will fix the running game?Pretty much everybody cannot run the football and as a Madden vet the running game is ridiculous its near impossible to run the ball. In about 20 games I am yet to get 100 yards rushing so far my high is 96 and about half of those were with the QB and most of the time the RB averages 1.5 yards per carry. So I hope EA fixes this fast cause its really ridiculous running does not even exist in 09 Pasta do you know if the next patch will fix the running game?Pretty much everybody cannot run the football and as a Madden vet the running game is ridiculous its near impossible to run the ball.

In about 20 games I am yet to get 100 yards rushing so far my high is 96 and about half of those were with the QB and most of the time the RB averages 1.5 yards per carry.

So I hope EA fixes this fast cause its really ridiculous running does not even exist in 09

]]> By: Garyis5150 http://www.pastapadre.com/2008/08/11/madden-09-coverage-wrap-up/comment-page-3#comment-32160 Garyis5150 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:56:14 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/?p=3028#comment-32160 The thing that really bothers me is that the game freezes every time I try and play the franchise mode. I have re-started 3 times and never made it past the 2nd pre-season game. I'm very glad I payed 60 bucks for this game. The thing that really bothers me is that the game freezes every time I try and play the franchise mode. I have re-started 3 times and never made it past the 2nd pre-season game. I’m very glad I payed 60 bucks for this game.

]]> By: chrismac http://www.pastapadre.com/2008/08/11/madden-09-coverage-wrap-up/comment-page-3#comment-32084 chrismac Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:01:14 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/?p=3028#comment-32084 i really think this game was a huge improvement over 08. i rented it from hollywood video and my first copy froze up on me quite a few times, so i just exchanged it for a different one and it hasn't frozen on me yet. pro's: -much better presentation, collinsworth's commentary is very natural sounding -graphical improvements are surprisingly good over 08 -more realistic stats in season mode, not everybody breaks every record -overall more realistic gameplay, glad they got rid of the 12 foot high spectacular catches -my skill is AMAZING neutral: -difficulty seems to have gone up this year cons: -freezing issue is apparently pretty big right now -interceptions can still be an issue (why is it a DT can intercept a ball when he didnt even see me throw it, but my receiver will be looking the ball square in the face and not even try to catch it) -fumbles are in higher number this year -online leagues are not what they were advertised to be i really think this game was a huge improvement over 08. i rented it from hollywood video and my first copy froze up on me quite a few times, so i just exchanged it for a different one and it hasn’t frozen on me yet.

pro’s:
-much better presentation, collinsworth’s commentary is very natural sounding
-graphical improvements are surprisingly good over 08
-more realistic stats in season mode, not everybody breaks every record
-overall more realistic gameplay, glad they got rid of the 12 foot high spectacular catches
-my skill is AMAZING

neutral:
-difficulty seems to have gone up this year

cons:
-freezing issue is apparently pretty big right now
-interceptions can still be an issue (why is it a DT can intercept a ball when he didnt even see me throw it, but my receiver will be looking the ball square in the face and not even try to catch it)
-fumbles are in higher number this year
-online leagues are not what they were advertised to be

]]> By: Darkheath http://www.pastapadre.com/2008/08/11/madden-09-coverage-wrap-up/comment-page-3#comment-32068 Darkheath Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:51:56 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/?p=3028#comment-32068 Ryan hit the nail on the head. For those of you complaining about the graphics (and have the Collector's edition), play a game of Madden '93. (I beat the Patriots 14-7 in '93 last night.) That should shut you up. Realize that was 15 short years ago. Imagine what we'll have 15 years from now! These guys can only progress so far in a single year. To see how easy it is, buy yourself a copy of 3D Studio Max and see for yourself how "easy" it is to make a human model (or a goal post or a football stadium or a licensed jersey or a Reebok shoe). Anyway, I enjoyed the 2 games I played of '09 last night. I really liked Collinsworth's "Backtrack" feature. But I still miss the presentation and halftime shows of NFL 2k5. I'll have to play a bit more before I can say if it's better (gameplay-wise) than 2k5/8. But I think graphically, it looks phenomenal. Bear in mind, I started playing football game with little white cards, dice and reems of paper with which to keep my stats. So I'll never complain about video game graphics. Ryan hit the nail on the head. For those of you complaining about the graphics (and have the Collector’s edition), play a game of Madden ‘93. (I beat the Patriots 14-7 in ‘93 last night.) That should shut you up. Realize that was 15 short years ago. Imagine what we’ll have 15 years from now!

These guys can only progress so far in a single year. To see how easy it is, buy yourself a copy of 3D Studio Max and see for yourself how “easy” it is to make a human model (or a goal post or a football stadium or a licensed jersey or a Reebok shoe).

Anyway, I enjoyed the 2 games I played of ‘09 last night. I really liked Collinsworth’s “Backtrack” feature. But I still miss the presentation and halftime shows of NFL 2k5. I’ll have to play a bit more before I can say if it’s better (gameplay-wise) than 2k5/8. But I think graphically, it looks phenomenal. Bear in mind, I started playing football game with little white cards, dice and reems of paper with which to keep my stats. So I’ll never complain about video game graphics.

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