Originally posted by JPhinfan86
Barbarian, it's like i've said before, just because Blitz was once popular doesn't automatically mean it was an accurate simulation...or even close to. The same holds true for Madden, it's popular from a creation options stand point..not as an NFL simulation.
I have been plying the series for over a decade now, I might think I know why it is popular, and even without the options it's still an excellent game. As an NFL simulation it remains unsurpassed, both Gamers and reviewers allmost universally agree with this.
What I have been trying to show you is that the two games both received 9.25 ratings because of different reasons. Madden for creation and ESPN for gameplay true to the NFL. What I derive from ESPN (football) isn't the same as what Madden fans are going for (creation and management).
And I am pointing out that when they broke it down Madden recieved the exact same score in Gameplay and graphics as ESPN. You still have yet to answer that one. How could such "inferior" and "crappy" gameplay recieve the exact same score as the high and mighty ESPN?
Perhaps because it's not inferior or crappy?
I swear to you guys, if Madden corrected the incredibly terrible running game,
What incredably terrable running game? The game is the most realistic simulation of rushing I have ever EVER seen. (And this is coming from an ex-college fullback, I carried the rock a few times and know the speed and feel, and Madden captures it better than anybody ever has before.
I would most likely own both titles. However, the inconsistency in the run game (or anytime your carrying the ball) drives me away from it.
See my previous point.
I could deal with player models just for the fact that Madden has cool creation stuff...but I would never buy it strictly for creation options.
And neither did we, nor any of the hundreds of thousands (possibly millions) that bought Madden.
now I still don't understand why they have every single player at the same height and weight (regardless of what stats say). Even though it is a huge draw for me to have the players looking exactly like in real life (facial features) it is possible to do without as long as the game plays like an NFL simulation and not electronic football. [/B]
The same height and weight?!??!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:
Excuse me while I go pick up my spleen, if you are trying to tell me that Mare and Wade look the same height and weight on the game, then dude, I know a good rehab center for ya to detox in.