Sports Gamers Online part of the problem is the NFL they unfortunately block a lot of stuff that would make these modes more compelling. They need to just let a game be a game.
Did they fix being able to change controller sides when playing alone in a franchise mode match? In madden 18 even if you were the coach/owner of ever team in your league when you play a game you can only play as the team you started the game with... I was hoping this changed because there are some games when I wanna play on the other team after I just scored with the team I started the match with but it doesn’t allow you, nor does it allow you to watch the computer play. It’s such a simple small feature that means a lot... example if I’m playing patriots vs eagles during the game I wanna be able to switch sides and play as eagles if I wanted to especially since I’m the coach/owner of both/every team.
I'm from the UK and I've recently been getting into American Football. I thought playing a Madden game might be a fun way to learn the rules, different plays etc.. Do you think playing Madden would help me to better understand the game? If so, which Madden game would you recommend I start with?
This games has been pathetic for the last 9 years. I wish EA didn’t own the rights to the NFL so 2k could make a badass NFL game... EA just doesn’t care. They know people will keep buying it regardless.
Kyle McCartney you gotta double tap RT to use the turbo. I thought it was terrible too at first but then I Learned that. Try it out and see if you still hate it.
I threw to a open receiver and caught it for a sure Td which I had at least a 15 yards gap between me and the safety but somehow this guy caught me and I only gain like 15 years after the catch. I'm glad I rented this game from redbox before I decide to buy it
We deserve better than this....They really should have some kind of licensed presentation package. Imagine if they had CBS, Fox, Espn, and NBC. That would be so cool. Even if the announcers were the same it'd be cool.
Black storm7 I'm all franchise bro and I've been so disappointed for so many years ... after watching all these reviewers none of them believe we will have franchise as deep as ps2 days which pisses me off .. bring back ESPN 2k5 that was the GOAT
Black storm7 they won't. Smh. God forbid they give us exactly what we ask for 🤦. They have no reason to fix shit cuz it's no competition. Welcome to capitalism
Jonathan James well has real football really changed that much since last year? Why expect anything more than a graphics upgrade and tweaks to the engine?
So glad I waited on this review. They had me ready to drink the kool aid again this year. 18 was horrible, still can't believe they haven't improved presentation and the running game.
PastyMcGrady I play 2k5 from time to time and I don't even think 2k can come close the game presentation was way ahead of its time which makes it hard to believe it was made in 2004 in terms of presentation, but I'll give ea 7 more years to atleast come close.
Mike Robinson thank you people fucking seem to forget. I still think 2k5 is better than madden til this day. If I could get it on PS4 with updated rosters, I will play it
Personally this years madden is to me one of the worst ones yet. Though the graphics have "improved" the lack in running and madden screwing you over when you're doing good lol will never change. Things like linemen avoiding the defender causing either a sack or lost of yards is annoying. Catching during tight coverage is pretty much gone in this game. If you're not completely open as in no one withing 5 yards, you're pretty much dropping it. The tackling is terrible. Overall very disappointed in EA once again in the mechanics.
No time to pass...inaccurate passes...all drops if touched..everything batted down...super slow running with slow bendy knees...no time to pass and no wr separation
Madden needs competition to truly get better, until another company can start making an NFL game with fully licensed teams and stadiums madden will continue to be half assed imo.
brettistoocoolforschool you want another gaming development company to make a fully licensed nfl game, might as well write to microsoft studio or Sony because they are the only developers that can make an nfl game to go up against EA's Madden. So good luck on that one. Both studios will have a good laugh though
brettistoocoolforschool I agree with you on it, just wanted to make ya laugh, Ea would love to have competition with the Nfl game, but the NFL wont allow it unfortunately
Very possible but in the end the NFL doesnt want any other company to make a game because if they did, other developers would have the licensing as well. Like Ive said Microsoft and Sony don't want to do a NFL game now a days. They did them in the past and they weren't that good.
@JPEEZYGOINHAM also, he acting like this game is so amazing like it took a great step forward. Dog the characters shake uncontrollably. They run like M25 where you cant just run the ball they have to cut their routes if you change direction. This game needs that day one patch quick.
I don't know about anyone else, but in Madden 18 i had already found myself using My acceleration carefully because in last year's game i felt that you had to wait a good second or 2 during run plays to click your acceleration
Jonathan James I know that.. That's not what I was saying though, he was acting like it was a new feature in this years game, and I was just pointing out that you had to do it in last years game too
Its not about playing that mode or not, its about all you MUT fanboys that ruined a good nfl game. You mo fo are the ones that create the micro transaction bs in madden. EA focused so much on MUT that they leave the career and franchise mode to die. Its all about money. So all you MUT fans need to go away so we can have our nfl video game back again
Looks the same type of Garbage to me .. like if the CPU doesn't cheat for certain teams .. because I play online .. and online players should be on equal ground .. and not the CPU just pick a side or a team .. and just run Amuck All Over You !! .. and screw you over while the other team don't hardly make not mistakes at all .. but you can't catch a break .. because the CPU is playing against you .. and not the player .. because the CPU let's other teams get away with everything on Madden .. like for instance like .. you can't throw the ball correctly .. because the " Passing " is so Inaccurate .. and keeps throwing " Straight To The Defense " when you Receivers are " Wide Freaking Open " weather it's long or short passes .. that you need to move downfield .. and you try to hit the open Man .. the either drops .. or " Overthrown " the pass when it's long or short again .. and we need a better passing game playing online .. from players that are Champions of picking the ball off .. like they should change it to .. that if you are not in the vicinity of the pass .. like 5 yards away .. that you can't even touch the pass .. like has anyone watched " Any Given Sunday " ? .. when the Defense were jumping in the air for the ball .. and they couldn't even touch it .. because they were no where near the pass .. because I am sick and tired of .. throwing a long pass .. that my Receiver is 7 to 10 yards downfield .. and someone that just snatched the ball out of the air .. is not only fake but Ridiculously Crazy .. like the [ ON PS4 ] .. like the [ L1 ] button should be able to be used Precisely Aiming At YOUR " Receivers .. And Not The Defense .. like if you look at the Trajectory of the pass .. it seems that it's thrown at the Defense all the time .. and not at the Receivers .. like on Defense the Linebackers don't move .. and the Safeties and Linebackers are the Dumbest People on the field .. because they don't react to the ball or Player in his area .. .. Weather in Man or Coverage .. like it just watches TV while your RB .. TE WR's .. just run right past them unnoticed .. because some of the Defensive Players don't even watch them coming at them .. like sometimes on the run the Defense just turns and watch the RB go right past him " Untouched " .. making the defense looking " Cluelessly Crazy ".. like the game is Scripted and designed .. Synchronized to Cheat .. and the Blocking on the Run needs to change too .. like a Blocker needs to decide to hit his first .. or second Defender .. and make a precise decision instead of running away from the Defense right in front of him
yep i swear the cpu decides whos ai will benefit them most and its usually my opponent. Been playing for a long time too so I dont suck but the last game ruined it for me its like they try and dumb down the game but add a bunch of stupid shit to make it sound better
I haven't played one of these games in years but last time I did I can remember exactly what you're talking about. i'd have someone wide open and have like 95 accuracy and he would throw it straight to the safety who is nowhere near the play and as soon as you make the throw you know the game took the ball out your hands to make sure you turn it over. Trash ass garbage.
I canceled my preorder. I was leery about the game anyway, but seeing the awful sim stats, lackluster presentation(STILL!) was enough for me to stick with my old games.
I was really hoping they would have fixed getting to hole as a running back problem. Your lineman literally blocks for a second and lets the defender go. Its frustrating
7.5 is a pretty low rating considering the fact that this is the best madden they've made in years the new movement system made the game more realistic and so is the running game. Players stats actually matter now at every position overall this madden has the highest skill gap and is fun to play maybe not so much for the offline players but the game is meant to be played online.
I miss the old running system where you actually used the buttons to pick your moves. Felt so much less clumsy and I felt like I was actually more in control. Granted I abused the trucking with monster backs like AP but it was a lot funner. The rest of the new games I don't mind so much. The running game is my favorite part and it's a bummer that it's been so badly abused.
I just bought the game yesterday and already having problems. When you are on franchise and you make a defensive person you can't having a camera lock on him like madden 18
Animations still look stiff and robotic.. Think I'll pass since I got 18 for 10 bucks at the end of the season. However I will say 18 was well worth 10 bucks.
This Madden is a step in the right direction, and this is coming from a 2K fan. I had some very frustrating issues with lead tacklers not providing my Running Back with cover when the defensive player is right in front of him. Also too many glitches...
I feel like madden takes a step forward then back I literally feel like I've been playing a different patch of madden 15 ever since madden came out on this generation of consoles
I will DEFINITELY not be buying this game as much as I LOVE football. When EASPORTS starts putting the effort into this game that I have for the sport, then I might consider giving them my hard earned money. I'll see what they have in store next year again and continue playing madden 17.
Abdiel Acevedo I did that to get last seasons rookies but they have limit on the number of new players that can be made. They do it so you can't just keep updating the rosters
It's not so bad... Some people just love to complain about everything, ironically it's mostly the adults complaining about the games more than that kids...
random hero I started the ea access trial today. In one game I literally had my receivers drop at least 3 open passes. LIKE, no defenders near them, hits their hands, and they drop it. And no, I wasn’t using the raiders and it wasn’t amari cooper, which in that case it’d actually be realistic.
The safety’s responsibility in match quarters coverages is anything vertical by the #2 receiver (routes past ~10 yards). Not a blown coverage on his part to ignore a streak from #3. Mike backer has to carry #3 vertical
I really want the NFL Exclusive licence to Madden to go away............ I want other types and styles from Arcade Blitz games to NFL Sim games like Madden....... This sucks ONLY having Madden to play. I hate it. Plus paying 60$ for a roster update is inane.
They should make practice more realistic. Like having practice jerseys and have the option to do some drills than just run plays. Another thing they should add is, custom uniforms. Example: Changing font on jerseys, helmet colors, edit decals and custom pants. I think that would be pretty cool. EA needs to add more creativity to there games tbh.
I’ve just picked this game up today for my new Xbox One X and I’m really impressed so far. I haven’t tried it all out but I’m enjoying franchise mode as a Create a Player. Really nice video as well, I look forward to the NBA 2K19 review.
I agree with your 7.5. I only play MUT and although there is cool concepts as far as cards go the gameplay is super slow and very herky jerky. Kind of annoying so far with the run style. Antonio Brown looks like he's running with weights on his ankles trying to break away. Oy LOL
I think I have it set to show the most parity too. One thing that bugs me is having to wait for the QB to get up to the line and get settled in. In this new game he talks too long to get all settled in up there. I'm like, dude! Get, ready, set, hut!
Sports Gamers Online - Great review. I wouldn't buy it but i need a roster update. I have Madden 15 and i love that game because everything works, Running, passing. Just need to have the current players on my team. If it wasn't for that i'd stick with Madden 15.
As an old school madden player. I find the best way to enjoy the newer madden is to pick up last years madden at goodwill for 2 dollars play a few times then smash it with a hammer.
Jermain Hayes yes I did and I’ve played the full version of the game with the HOF version. It’s the same trash. All they did was reskin the menus, add a coach walking around in a loop, update the graphics ever so slightly (looks like 18 tbh) and brought back that shitty storyline that is all cutscenes and no gameplay. I called up EA/Microsoft to get a refund on that garbage and was on the phone until about 2 last night and got my money back.
I gave up on Madden, but this year I thought I’d give it one more shot. I had high hopes, but the game is all hype and no delivery in my opinion. I’m so frustrated with every aspect of it. Longshot would be cool except there’s not enough gameplay, and no options to skip dialogue. When you finish Longshot if you’d like to keep playing with the character it doesn’t work. Every time you come back it starts you at the last scene of the dialogue. You can only progress the season as far as you can in one sitting. It won’t save your progress for you to come back to. Playing online you get screwed by lag too often. Speed test showing at 200 mbps, but meanwhile the game is lagging causing missed field goals and interceptions. Also, the online gameplay is way too weighted against the offense. Constant fumbles and interceptions that shouldn’t be. Offense is running in quicksand while the defense is flying across the field and closing on the ball. 95% bad breaks on 50/50 type situations. So frustrating. Can’t do it anymore.
20 yr Madden buyer here this game makes me wanna quit ten mins into my game it just doesn't feel right anymore. The staple for me has always been Franchise mode and although they did add a few elements to make that better it is still lacking in excitement and overall the game just feels boring to play
This is why no company should be able to monopolize or pay for exclusivity. EA knows if you want official NFL teams and players, you have to buy Madden, whether they put effort into it or not.
I'm not trying to be a hater, but the action just looks slow and real football just doesn't move quite like they represent. It's disappointing that here we are in 2018 and they just can't quite get it right. Should be sooooo much further along by now.
The Madden sim stats have always been off compared to reality. If you recall, back in Madden 07 and 08, multiple running backs used to rack up 2000 yards with ease (while only a handful of done it in real life).
It's the same game every year in terms of presentation. The best I could say about this game is they made minor improvements on how the players look. Other than that, the game moves like crap, and looks like crap. This is what monopolies look like folks. Put the same game out every year, and get free money. Of course I haven't bought a Madden game since 2008. It was also the only Madden game I ever bought.
So I guess this is what it is: -People who suck/don't understand how to play football hate Madden -People who are average players/have basic understand will be fine with Madden -People who know and understand the game and the full controls and perform well will love Madden Any thoughts?
QUESTION: I just got Madden 19 today. I noticed a few things that I wanted to see if anyone else noticed. First when your team huddlewakps done, everyone on your team runs up to the line. Looks kinda silly. In Madden 18 they just walked up unless you hurried them. Is there a way to fix this? Next the running backs are really slow even if game speed is fast. Why so much slower this year? Last there are so many interceptions. It's getting really hard to throw TD'S. Anyone else?
Scott Janzen I feel you smh I threw 9 ints in one game smh and I'm a good player I was in the top 3% last year online H2h can't even run the damn ball I was playing with the saints and drew brees ain't was terrible it's like they throw the ball right to the defender or it's a tip pass int they have to fix this
In franchise when playing as a player you never get the chance to actually negotiate your contract when it runs out you just get resigned by the same team I don’t know anything about making games but this just seems easy to fix
Everything that you talk about is correct I play with the Bears another defense was solid this year but it baffles me when I sit there and and rush and Blitz one linebacker and the quarterback still has nine seconds he's just standing back there forever and nobody could get to him that is not realistic
I absolutely LOVE boosting my players & making attributes better....but due to the gameplay it doesn’t matter cuz ratings mean nothing when the gameplay isn’t as advanced. I have no motivation for madden 19 🤷🏽♂️
You did not mention the roster updates. Can I edit a players name, number, appearance etc...? Does the game allow you to create a team? Does the game have old stadiums to select like three rivers stadium?
Honestly they should scrap Longshot and give me superstar mode back from the earlier Madden games let me play as my own guy let me attend the combine get drafted and play in the league mlb the show does it 2k does it why cant madden
Another attempt to fool the fools which works everytime this game should have been extinct years ago but when you can buy out the competition you can make shit and people will buy it.
I'd be hard pressed to buy it for console but if you have a good PC and an ultrawide monitor, it actually feels like a major improvement which it should be going from console to PC. Beyond that, holy hell they are never going to innovate. I mean for instance, MLB The Show allows replays on every pitch of the game and this game still can only save a handful of highlights, most of which seem to be more random than actually moments I'd want to save like a 60 yard run that I was stunned wasn't saved on the highlight reel. Another disappointment was scoring a touchdown at soldier field and the bear down chant after the score wasn't there, which to me is stunning since that was in the game a few years ago and they've actually gone backwards on the presentation. I'd hold out and wait for a deal, maybe modders will crack the game and find a way to improve it in ways EA never will and maybe EA if they were smart would let them since I'd have more faith in random people online making improvements for the game.
16’ was the last decent Madden game, when they changed engines and made the players all boxy looking the game play turned trash too. I’ll continue playing 2016.
I love football so I usually end up buying Madden every year even though I know its the same crap. I might just wait for a sale this year 60 bucks on this game isnt worth it.
"Running in a straight line is a win" best part of the review. Draft presentation is getting better? Are you blind? The fantasy draft and draft in CFM is horrifyingly bad. Not able to see who picked who during the draft? Really? And those 8 Bit player images in the background of the draft process is complete trash. And the "Homecoming" is a good alternative to regular gameplay. Thats an opinion.
Finally an honest review. Oh and in franchise literallyy the CPU qb When your comparing stats before games How tf does a cpu qb have like 91/146 When I barley have 73/93 At best I rate it 7/10
Too many interceptions this year especially in the redzone. I created my own rb in cfm and my qb keeps throwing interceptions in the redone and holding the ball too long which results in sacks. This issue keeps getting ignored for some reason and no one addresses it.
Hey, great channel. Subbed. So, for me to play madden 19 on PC I need to buy the month or year of origin and then pay 60 bucks for Madden title? I am a bit unclear on this, sorry.
Graphic is totally better, but the play by play is STILL THE SAME...Needs more excitement on crucial plays especially in the final 2 mins of the ball game.
Let's be honest here, no sports game can beat the real thing. It happens in all sports game including racing cars. Video games produces too many glitches to even come close to the real life sports presentations. Until we come close to perfecting video game AI mechanics and gameplay, video gaming aren't even close to the real thing. If you want the real deal in virtual gaming world. 😁
So basically they added sprinkles to vanilla ice cream, and are expecting us to shell out another $60 for nothing of substance. Hard pass for me this year
Do sideline players still jump out and do the same animations in sync with each other? Can you still run straight through sideline players like they don’t exist when going out of bounds?
i think people are hyping up the draft class creating a bit much its nice but people will get bored of it shortly and see they could have done alot more to the game than just make 1 thing that people have been wanting oh and great video btw i think you hit every point right on the head
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Sports Gamers Online part of the problem is the NFL they unfortunately block a lot of stuff that would make these modes more compelling. They need to just let a game be a game.
Did they fix being able to change controller sides when playing alone in a franchise mode match? In madden 18 even if you were the coach/owner of ever team in your league when you play a game you can only play as the team you started the game with... I was hoping this changed because there are some games when I wanna play on the other team after I just scored with the team I started the match with but it doesn’t allow you, nor does it allow you to watch the computer play. It’s such a simple small feature that means a lot... example if I’m playing patriots vs eagles during the game I wanna be able to switch sides and play as eagles if I wanted to especially since I’m the coach/owner of both/every team.
I'm from the UK and I've recently been getting into American Football. I thought playing a Madden game might be a fun way to learn the rules, different plays etc.. Do you think playing Madden would help me to better understand the game? If so, which Madden game would you recommend I start with?
The lack of excitement during big plays is so disappointing...EA should REALLY focus on atmosphere more (dynamic weather would be nice also)
Kenny 92 be careful Kenny. The stuff you say takes logic and that’s something EA doesn’t have.
Remember “living worlds “ during the PS4 announcement back in 2013? Still waiting in that lol
Kenny 92 when you score a td away from home, most of the home supporters still jump up and down and cheer. this game is dead.
goal ski that's beyond pathetic smh
Kenny 92 and make rivalry games like heated divisional games feel like, oh ya know, rivalry games. NCAA did it very well. No reason Madden can't
This games has been pathetic for the last 9 years. I wish EA didn’t own the rights to the NFL so 2k could make a badass NFL game... EA just doesn’t care. They know people will keep buying it regardless.
For how long EA has full rights to NFL franchise?
Akcja XD it was a 15 year agreement back in 2005. Should be up in 2020.
Agreed
Just don't buy it. I don't.
It's odd to have last played Madden when it was last on PC - and realize that many of the same bugs and glitches persistent....
I have to disagree Longshot is terrible. I spent more time watching cutscene than actually playing.
D Dojaz they didn’t say it was terrible
Oregondonor6 yeah that's why he is.
D Dojaz Ikr🤷🏾♂️🙋🏿♂️
Bro madden is trash now. I’m skipping it until I see some real innovation.
Jonathan James you missing out, this the best madden since early 2000's
The running looks awful ...wow
Kenny 92 TERRIBLE
it really is the fastest man in the league fucking trots down the field and isnt even fast smh.
It’s so bad I want to fucking cry after every run
Kyle McCartney you gotta double tap RT to use the turbo. I thought it was terrible too at first but then I Learned that. Try it out and see if you still hate it.
Elijah Rios double tap RT to use turbo. This is the best running system imo.
I hate the running, track stars are getting caught by linemen and kickers. Unrealistic. It's like they have no freedom of movement like in 18.
Breon Daniels bro DEs and LBs are some of the fastest guys in football
LaMar Ellsworth catching Calvin Ridley, tevin Coleman, or what about tarik hill in the open field?? Gtfoh shit unrealistic to me.
I threw to a open receiver and caught it for a sure Td which I had at least a 15 yards gap between me and the safety but somehow this guy caught me and I only gain like 15 years after the catch. I'm glad I rented this game from redbox before I decide to buy it
Omg u right I created a player speed on 99 and a damn Le fam and caught me like wtf
We deserve better than this....They really should have some kind of licensed presentation package. Imagine if they had CBS, Fox, Espn, and NBC. That would be so cool. Even if the announcers were the same it'd be cool.
or atleast NFL Network lol
IKR been feeling the same way for years
It's time for a change next year. It's Buck and Aikman's turn to commentate. I'm sure they would sound more enthusiastic
Sounds dope bro & I agree it should be that way
Years later and still don't have licensing from anyone. It's still better than 22
Very honest review. Clearly you are not being paid off to write favorable reviews. Kudos.
eagletrippin Should be a 5.5 out of 10 to be honest. The visuals is all that is good in this waste of money.
Make franchise deep again
Black storm7 I'm all franchise bro and I've been so disappointed for so many years ... after watching all these reviewers none of them believe we will have franchise as deep as ps2 days which pisses me off .. bring back ESPN 2k5 that was the GOAT
Lunk 7 agreed bro, its sad, i really hope they bring back how it use 2 be
Lunk 7 did you play NCAA dynasty mode back in the day ?
Unfortunately if it don't make money like Ultimate team, EA won't put time and effort into it.
Black storm7 they won't. Smh. God forbid they give us exactly what we ask for 🤦. They have no reason to fix shit cuz it's no competition. Welcome to capitalism
Do basically the same shit game with some added visuals. There’s no new content here. It’s the same game with a skin.
Jonathan James well has real football really changed that much since last year? Why expect anything more than a graphics upgrade and tweaks to the engine?
AS J they haven’t had a real football experience since around 2009 or so. This is not football. It’s gotten worse year by year.
Sad thing is we all knew this was going to be the case
So glad I waited on this review. They had me ready to drink the kool aid again this year. 18 was horrible, still can't believe they haven't improved presentation and the running game.
They made the run game worse and on top of that buffed the D line. It's not a fun time.
Nicholas Provenzano they made the run game harder not worse it's called getting used to it 😂
Its called overhyped and not worth buying
Nicholas Provenzano Cant believe how bad they messed up running it looks horrible and feels horrible
If you think 18 is horrible, my god you wouldn't survive a quarter of this trash box.
Ugh the running is still so clunky. :(
Xyphor they need to make it like ncaa 14 they hit cuts sooo fast
2k5 presentation will never be implemented in a madden game even if they had the rights to 2k sports.
Mike Robinson lol
Mike Robinson nobody is saying they should implement the exact presentation, just something to rival it.
PastyMcGrady I play 2k5 from time to time and I don't even think 2k can come close the game presentation was way ahead of its time which makes it hard to believe it was made in 2004 in terms of presentation, but I'll give ea 7 more years to atleast come close.
Mike Robinson thank you people fucking seem to forget. I still think 2k5 is better than madden til this day. If I could get it on PS4 with updated rosters, I will play it
Nobody cares about presentation we just skip it anyway
Personally this years madden is to me one of the worst ones yet. Though the graphics have "improved" the lack in running and madden screwing you over when you're doing good lol will never change. Things like linemen avoiding the defender causing either a sack or lost of yards is annoying. Catching during tight coverage is pretty much gone in this game. If you're not completely open as in no one withing 5 yards, you're pretty much dropping it. The tackling is terrible. Overall very disappointed in EA once again in the mechanics.
RIGHT ON YELLOWPACK!! THIS WAS A BIG WASTE OF MONEY!
Yellowpack you can still catch in tight coverage
Markus King lol very rarely man.
Yellowpack true
No time to pass...inaccurate passes...all drops if touched..everything batted down...super slow running with slow bendy knees...no time to pass and no wr separation
Madden needs competition to truly get better, until another company can start making an NFL game with fully licensed teams and stadiums madden will continue to be half assed imo.
brettistoocoolforschool you want another gaming development company to make a fully licensed nfl game, might as well write to microsoft studio or Sony because they are the only developers that can make an nfl game to go up against EA's Madden. So good luck on that one. Both studios will have a good laugh though
James Hawkeye lol, all I'm saying is Madden needs competition in order to get better.
brettistoocoolforschool I agree with you on it, just wanted to make ya laugh, Ea would love to have competition with the Nfl game, but the NFL wont allow it unfortunately
@@jameshawkeye8430 EA don't want no smoke with ANYBODY cause they know they'll get slaughtered.
Very possible but in the end the NFL doesnt want any other company to make a game because if they did, other developers would have the licensing as well. Like Ive said Microsoft and Sony don't want to do a NFL game now a days. They did them in the past and they weren't that good.
Thank you that's a honest review unlike that dude Eric weather( or something like that) he be just making up stuff.
Slimdulla87 yeah he's a paid off flunkie
Most game changers do they need the subs and donations madden vids make them bank and ea hand holding rewards.
@JPEEZYGOINHAM also, he acting like this game is so amazing like it took a great step forward. Dog the characters shake uncontrollably. They run like M25 where you cant just run the ball they have to cut their routes if you change direction. This game needs that day one patch quick.
Facts
Lets not even get on the other issues I installed it only to spend 30 minutes and want my money back
I don't know about anyone else, but in Madden 18 i had already found myself using My acceleration carefully because in last year's game i felt that you had to wait a good second or 2 during run plays to click your acceleration
I was doing the same thing.
Lucci Rivera Official Music Page Exactly. You had to wait for the hole to open up then mash it.
That’s what you’re suppose to do. When you accelerate you loose side to side quickness
Jonathan James I know that.. That's not what I was saying though, he was acting like it was a new feature in this years game, and I was just pointing out that you had to do it in last years game too
Austin Derose ah okay I get you now lol
When MUT is out of the game I will buy Madden again...
So it's probably safe to say I will never buy Madden again.
Vanilla Gorilla You could just not play MUT...
what? its not like it forces you to play MUT
Its not about playing that mode or not, its about all you MUT fanboys that ruined a good nfl game. You mo fo are the ones that create the micro transaction bs in madden. EA focused so much on MUT that they leave the career and franchise mode to die. Its all about money. So all you MUT fans need to go away so we can have our nfl video game back again
Mut forever
epicwolf exactly. EA is not going to give us what we want because MUT nuts keep spending money on a game they 🗣️ ALREADY BOUGHT
Looks the same type of Garbage to me .. like if the CPU doesn't cheat for certain teams .. because I play online .. and online players should be on equal ground .. and not the CPU just pick a side or a team .. and just run Amuck All Over You !! .. and screw you over while the other team don't hardly make not mistakes at all .. but you can't catch a break .. because the CPU is playing against you .. and not the player .. because the CPU let's other teams get away with everything on Madden .. like for instance like .. you can't throw the ball correctly .. because the " Passing " is so Inaccurate .. and keeps throwing " Straight To The Defense " when you Receivers are " Wide Freaking Open " weather it's long or short passes .. that you need to move downfield .. and you try to hit the open Man .. the either drops .. or " Overthrown " the pass when it's long or short again .. and we need a better passing game playing online .. from players that are Champions of picking the ball off .. like they should change it to .. that if you are not in the vicinity of the pass .. like 5 yards away .. that you can't even touch the pass .. like has anyone watched " Any Given Sunday " ? .. when the Defense were jumping in the air for the ball .. and they couldn't even touch it .. because they were no where near the pass .. because I am sick and tired of .. throwing a long pass .. that my Receiver is 7 to 10 yards downfield .. and someone that just snatched the ball out of the air .. is not only fake but Ridiculously Crazy .. like the [ ON PS4 ] .. like the [ L1 ] button should be able to be used Precisely Aiming At YOUR " Receivers .. And Not The Defense .. like if you look at the Trajectory of the pass .. it seems that it's thrown at the Defense all the time .. and not at the Receivers .. like on Defense the Linebackers don't move .. and the Safeties and Linebackers are the Dumbest People on the field .. because they don't react to the ball or Player in his area .. .. Weather in Man or Coverage .. like it just watches TV while your RB .. TE WR's .. just run right past them unnoticed .. because some of the Defensive Players don't even watch them coming at them .. like sometimes on the run the Defense just turns and watch the RB go right past him " Untouched " .. making the defense looking " Cluelessly Crazy ".. like the game is Scripted and designed .. Synchronized to Cheat .. and the Blocking on the Run needs to change too .. like a Blocker needs to decide to hit his first .. or second Defender .. and make a precise decision instead of running away from the Defense right in front of him
Maestro Edward dude. Thank you. This is EXACTLY how I feel
Dude I been telling people this all the time it scripted as fuck!! It's like they blind!!
How many tines you gonna say like. You have a good point but you said like so many times I stopped reading and now I’m triggered
yep i swear the cpu decides whos ai will benefit them most and its usually my opponent. Been playing for a long time too so I dont suck but the last game ruined it for me its like they try and dumb down the game but add a bunch of stupid shit to make it sound better
I haven't played one of these games in years but last time I did I can remember exactly what you're talking about. i'd have someone wide open and have like 95 accuracy and he would throw it straight to the safety who is nowhere near the play and as soon as you make the throw you know the game took the ball out your hands to make sure you turn it over. Trash ass garbage.
I canceled my preorder. I was leery about the game anyway, but seeing the awful sim stats, lackluster presentation(STILL!) was enough for me to stick with my old games.
I was really hoping they would have fixed getting to hole as a running back problem. Your lineman literally blocks for a second and lets the defender go. Its frustrating
7.5 is a pretty low rating considering the fact that this is the best madden they've made in years the new movement system made the game more realistic and so is the running game. Players stats actually matter now at every position overall this madden has the highest skill gap and is fun to play maybe not so much for the offline players but the game is meant to be played online.
6:04 my God......
Literally crotches his entire waist then just limply falls off...
yea, that was the deciding factor for me... Smh
RKO lol
@@Back_Fire2468 nigga thatsn a fucking spinebuster
I miss the old running system where you actually used the buttons to pick your moves. Felt so much less clumsy and I felt like I was actually more in control. Granted I abused the trucking with monster backs like AP but it was a lot funner. The rest of the new games I don't mind so much. The running game is my favorite part and it's a bummer that it's been so badly abused.
I just bought the game yesterday and already having problems. When you are on franchise and you make a defensive person you can't having a camera lock on him like madden 18
Animations still look stiff and robotic.. Think I'll pass since I got 18 for 10 bucks at the end of the season. However I will say 18 was well worth 10 bucks.
This game is awful.
jmaal2345 then play madden 17 then!
This Madden is a step in the right direction, and this is coming from a 2K fan.
I had some very frustrating issues with lead tacklers not providing my Running Back with cover when the defensive player is right in front of him.
Also too many glitches...
Barcode731 Too many glitches
Barcode731 4
Barcode731 online h2h is still too glitchy?
They need to have it
Licensed with like CBS or FOX or NBC so it can be more realistic like NCAA 14 and 2k with updated commentary
I feel like madden takes a step forward then back I literally feel like I've been playing a different patch of madden 15 ever since madden came out on this generation of consoles
I will DEFINITELY not be buying this game as much as I LOVE football. When EASPORTS starts putting the effort into this game that I have for the sport, then I might consider giving them my hard earned money. I'll see what they have in store next year again and continue playing madden 17.
Abdiel Acevedo I'm probably gonna end up buying it just because I want the new rookies. I still have 17 and NCAA 14
Dylan the Villain you can update the rosters online. That's what I did and play franchise mode.
Abdiel Acevedo I did that to get last seasons rookies but they have limit on the number of new players that can be made. They do it so you can't just keep updating the rosters
It's not so bad... Some people just love to complain about everything, ironically it's mostly the adults complaining about the games more than that kids...
Anyone having problems with just WIDE OPEN dropped passes?
random hero
I started the ea access trial today. In one game I literally had my receivers drop at least 3 open passes. LIKE, no defenders near them, hits their hands, and they drop it. And no, I wasn’t using the raiders and it wasn’t amari cooper, which in that case it’d actually be realistic.
Jeff T lmao I feel you, happens every game an there wide wide open and drop it and jump like it flew past them
that play at 6:03 where the DB just bounces off the defender and slammed to the ground had me laughing way too much
The safety’s responsibility in match quarters coverages is anything vertical by the #2 receiver (routes past ~10 yards). Not a blown coverage on his part to ignore a streak from #3. Mike backer has to carry #3 vertical
Great review
IGN should send you their Madden check
I agree with 7.5
Game is rough when playing the CPU. To me it’s mainly a PvP type of sports game
If people are still holding turbo as soon as they get a handoff, they’re trash
Joseph Junior yea idk what he means most people do that
You just mad brah
Joseph Junior
Insulting people on the internet because they press a button on their video game controller too soon? Wow, you’re cool.
Jeff T In real football do u see ppl insta Sprint the second they get the handoff?
Joseph Junior In the older maddens you kinda had to do that. It’s kind of a bad habit at this point
I really want the NFL Exclusive licence to Madden to go away............ I want other types and styles from Arcade Blitz games to NFL Sim games like Madden....... This sucks ONLY having Madden to play. I hate it. Plus paying 60$ for a roster update is inane.
Wow, an honest detailed review...👍🏾
They should make practice more realistic. Like having practice jerseys and have the option to do some drills than just run plays. Another thing they should add is, custom uniforms. Example: Changing font on jerseys, helmet colors, edit decals and custom pants. I think that would be pretty cool. EA needs to add more creativity to there games tbh.
Is more like 6.9/10 game to me. This is madden nfl 18.5. Disappointing:/
Sports_ Raphael96 did you play it?
6.9? really? 😂😂
Spicy Sosa he's gotta be trolling 😂😂😂
He's right. I played it for 2 hours. It's 65 bucks for a roster update. Got my refund.
More like madden 18.1
Thank you for not having a 10 second intro I have to skip. You earned a sub. As I type this, you start your your intro...
Or, you could also go into practice mode and practice the new mechanics before stepping in game tonight used to them
Huh make sense when you trolling please.... ty
I’ve just picked this game up today for my new Xbox One X and I’m really impressed so far. I haven’t tried it all out but I’m enjoying franchise mode as a Create a Player. Really nice video as well, I look forward to the NBA 2K19 review.
I agree with your 7.5. I only play MUT and although there is cool concepts as far as cards go the gameplay is super slow and very herky jerky. Kind of annoying so far with the run style. Antonio Brown looks like he's running with weights on his ankles trying to break away. Oy LOL
GarciaStudios turn up game speed
I have it on, "VERY FAST"
GarciaStudios same here lol and i put speed parity slider on 56. Def makes it more fluid.
I think I have it set to show the most parity too. One thing that bugs me is having to wait for the QB to get up to the line and get settled in. In this new game he talks too long to get all settled in up there. I'm like, dude! Get, ready, set, hut!
GarciaStudios you can hold a or x button with whatever system you have to hurry him up to line.
Sports Gamers Online - Great review. I wouldn't buy it but i need a roster update. I have Madden 15 and i love
that game because everything works, Running, passing. Just need to have the current players on my team. If it
wasn't for that i'd stick with Madden 15.
Think you can operation sports?
Great review! Found myself agreeing with nearly all aspects of it.
People keep talking bout “change” and “innovation”. Its a sports game... not much is going to change until the sport being simulated does.
As an old school madden player. I find the best way to enjoy the newer madden is to pick up last years madden at goodwill for 2 dollars play a few times then smash it with a hammer.
I'll stick to ESPN NFL 2k5
My main thing is is this game worth buying is the gameplay still bad that's all I care
Yes it is bad.
The entire game is bad. It’s the same shit with a new skin on the menu lol
Bruh honestly don’t waste your money, this dude is selling wolf tickets.
Jonathan James lol did u watch the damn video
Jermain Hayes yes I did and I’ve played the full version of the game with the HOF version. It’s the same trash.
All they did was reskin the menus, add a coach walking around in a loop, update the graphics ever so slightly (looks like 18 tbh) and brought back that shitty storyline that is all cutscenes and no gameplay.
I called up EA/Microsoft to get a refund on that garbage and was on the phone until about 2 last night and got my money back.
I gave up on Madden, but this year I thought I’d give it one more shot. I had high hopes, but the game is all hype and no delivery in my opinion. I’m so frustrated with every aspect of it. Longshot would be cool except there’s not enough gameplay, and no options to skip dialogue.
When you finish Longshot if you’d like to keep playing with the character it doesn’t work. Every time you come back it starts you at the last scene of the dialogue. You can only progress the season as far as you can in one sitting. It won’t save your progress for you to come back to.
Playing online you get screwed by lag too often. Speed test showing at 200 mbps, but meanwhile the game is lagging causing missed field goals and interceptions. Also, the online gameplay is way too weighted against the offense. Constant fumbles and interceptions that shouldn’t be. Offense is running in quicksand while the defense is flying across the field and closing on the ball. 95% bad breaks on 50/50 type situations. So frustrating. Can’t do it anymore.
20 yr Madden buyer here this game makes me wanna quit ten mins into my game it just doesn't feel right anymore. The staple for me has always been Franchise mode and although they did add a few elements to make that better it is still lacking in excitement and overall the game just feels boring to play
This is why no company should be able to monopolize or pay for exclusivity. EA knows if you want official NFL teams and players, you have to buy Madden, whether they put effort into it or not.
I'm not trying to be a hater, but the action just looks slow and real football just doesn't move quite like they represent. It's disappointing that here we are in 2018 and they just can't quite get it right. Should be sooooo much further along by now.
The Madden sim stats have always been off compared to reality. If you recall, back in Madden 07 and 08, multiple running backs used to rack up 2000 yards with ease (while only a handful of done it in real life).
Every franchise game there like 5 injury’s on your team. Every play is either a fumble or injury or intercepted pass.
It's the same game every year in terms of presentation. The best I could say about this game is they made minor improvements on how the players look. Other than that, the game moves like crap, and looks like crap. This is what monopolies look like folks. Put the same game out every year, and get free money. Of course I haven't bought a Madden game since 2008. It was also the only Madden game I ever bought.
So I guess this is what it is:
-People who suck/don't understand how to play football hate Madden
-People who are average players/have basic understand will be fine with Madden
-People who know and understand the game and the full controls and perform well will love Madden
Any thoughts?
Great review. Players running looks terrible. It feels similar to Madden 25 Xbox One
What style/archetype (smash mouth, vertical, west coast, spread) is the best to build around?! I’m trying to build my team but can’t make a decision
Am I the only one that thinks the graphics went downhill from last year
Chendemonium not on the x box one x on a 4K TV graphics are really good
Yes
Wayyy too many hit sticks. I thought it was supposed to be harder this year and its even easier. Every tackle almost is a hit stick. Needs to be fixed
Apparently this comment section is the place to go after taking some L's in Madden
QUESTION: I just got Madden 19 today. I noticed a few things that I wanted to see if anyone else noticed. First when your team huddlewakps done, everyone on your team runs up to the line. Looks kinda silly. In Madden 18 they just walked up unless you hurried them. Is there a way to fix this? Next the running backs are really slow even if game speed is fast. Why so much slower this year? Last there are so many interceptions. It's getting really hard to throw TD'S. Anyone else?
Scott Janzen I feel you smh I threw 9 ints in one game smh and I'm a good player I was in the top 3% last year online H2h can't even run the damn ball I was playing with the saints and drew brees ain't was terrible it's like they throw the ball right to the defender or it's a tip pass int they have to fix this
In franchise when playing as a player you never get the chance to actually negotiate your contract when it runs out you just get resigned by the same team I don’t know anything about making games but this just seems easy to fix
Everything that you talk about is correct I play with the Bears another defense was solid this year but it baffles me when I sit there and and rush and Blitz one linebacker and the quarterback still has nine seconds he's just standing back there forever and nobody could get to him that is not realistic
I absolutely LOVE boosting my players & making attributes better....but due to the gameplay it doesn’t matter cuz ratings mean nothing when the gameplay isn’t as advanced. I have no motivation for madden 19 🤷🏽♂️
Picking up my copy today after work.Ready to go to work.Yeah it could be better in some areas but I'ma still have fun.
Yeah bro.. 7.5 is about right. You'd think I would be playing it non stop and not getting any sleep.. But I am.
Your RB is a magnet to the D-Line
You did not mention the roster updates. Can I edit a players name, number, appearance etc...? Does the game allow you to create a team?
Does the game have old stadiums to select like three rivers stadium?
Honestly they should scrap Longshot and give me superstar mode back from the earlier Madden games let me play as my own guy let me attend the combine get drafted and play in the league mlb the show does it 2k does it why cant madden
Exactly
Why is everyone so slow smh
All 88 household name WRs are 84 speed, Doug baldwin Antanio Brown and Julio Jones arnt slow in real life they all need 86+ speed
LoL @ 6:03 - Good ol' EA brings the ridiculousness year after year.
Excellent thorough review!! Great points and focus discussed in this video!!
I wonder if numbers are gonna go down again opening week of release. I hope they plummet so they can see they did horrible this year. Roster Update
The college game was so much better actual felt like a real college game the commentary the atmosphere everything was better
Another attempt to fool the fools which works everytime this game should have been extinct years ago but when you can buy out the competition you can make shit and people will buy it.
casuals and whales love mut the addiction is real....
I'd be hard pressed to buy it for console but if you have a good PC and an ultrawide monitor, it actually feels like a major improvement which it should be going from console to PC. Beyond that, holy hell they are never going to innovate. I mean for instance, MLB The Show allows replays on every pitch of the game and this game still can only save a handful of highlights, most of which seem to be more random than actually moments I'd want to save like a 60 yard run that I was stunned wasn't saved on the highlight reel. Another disappointment was scoring a touchdown at soldier field and the bear down chant after the score wasn't there, which to me is stunning since that was in the game a few years ago and they've actually gone backwards on the presentation. I'd hold out and wait for a deal, maybe modders will crack the game and find a way to improve it in ways EA never will and maybe EA if they were smart would let them since I'd have more faith in random people online making improvements for the game.
16’ was the last decent Madden game, when they changed engines and made the players all boxy looking the game play turned trash too. I’ll continue playing 2016.
"But after the first three or four times you see it ... " - you can use that line for SOOOO much in Madden.
I want 1st person camera on madden 19😔😔
I love football so I usually end up buying Madden every year even though I know its the same crap. I might just wait for a sale this year 60 bucks on this game isnt worth it.
"Running in a straight line is a win" best part of the review. Draft presentation is getting better? Are you blind? The fantasy draft and draft in CFM is horrifyingly bad. Not able to see who picked who during the draft? Really? And those 8 Bit player images in the background of the draft process is complete trash.
And the "Homecoming" is a good alternative to regular gameplay. Thats an opinion.
Finally an honest review.
Oh and in franchise literallyy the CPU qb When your comparing stats before games How tf does a cpu qb have like 91/146
When I barley have 73/93
At best I rate it 7/10
I love how they’re like “madden lacks in innovation and the new run system is bad” let’s give it a 7.5
So happy I was able to get my refund. This game is absolutely garbage. I will never buy another Madden I am 150% done.
Too many interceptions this year especially in the redzone. I created my own rb in cfm and my qb keeps throwing interceptions in the redone and holding the ball too long which results in sacks. This issue keeps getting ignored for some reason and no one addresses it.
The last madden i brought was madden 09. Looks like madden 19 will be keeping that streak alive
1:50 Did no one notice that the QB threw the ball forward past the LOS?
Hey, great channel. Subbed. So, for me to play madden 19 on PC I need to buy the month or year of origin and then pay 60 bucks for Madden title? I am a bit unclear on this, sorry.
The fact that I have to play for the Cowboys in Longshot means that I won't be participating in that mode.
Graphic is totally better, but the play by play is STILL THE SAME...Needs more excitement on crucial plays especially in the final 2 mins of the ball game.
Let's be honest here, no sports game can beat the real thing. It happens in all sports game including racing cars. Video games produces too many glitches to even come close to the real life sports presentations. Until we come close to perfecting video game AI mechanics and gameplay, video gaming aren't even close to the real thing. If you want the real deal in virtual gaming world. 😁
So basically they added sprinkles to vanilla ice cream, and are expecting us to shell out another $60 for nothing of substance. Hard pass for me this year
Do sideline players still jump out and do the same animations in sync with each other? Can you still run straight through sideline players like they don’t exist when going out of bounds?
This is the most honest review Ive seen. Thanks !!
i think people are hyping up the draft class creating a bit much its nice but people will get bored of it shortly and see they could have done alot more to the game than just make 1 thing that people have been wanting oh and great video btw i think you hit every point right on the head