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NFT: Is madden 17 any good?

OBJ_AllDay : 8/24/2016 11:47 pm
I got an xbox one about a year ago and only have fifa 16 and COD. I have patiently been waiting for a new game or two to get. Almost pulled the trigger on Fallout 4 but didn't. Haven't played madden in a few years. For those that have it - is it worth the buy? I plan on getting the new FIFA and maybe gears in october. Don't have a ton of free time between work, gym and a basketball league I play in so looking to buy smart and not stockpile games.
It hasn't made the leap  
RasputinPrime : 8/25/2016 1:00 am : link
it should have about 10 years ago. I gave up on it about 3 years ago. Glad I did. The death of the NCAA franchise made it easier.
I played it  
BIG FRED 1973 : 8/25/2016 8:21 am : link
yesterday and the gameplay feels different in a good way ,Iam gonna try franchise mode tonight just hoping you can change the teams you are playing against uniforms and there are formation subs in the main menu of franchise and not during the game
I think it's great.  
RicFlair : 8/25/2016 8:23 am : link
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I haven't played in 2 years  
jlukes : 8/25/2016 8:26 am : link
I am really enjoying it. The game is actually challenging on All Pro
Tried it yesterday on All-Madden  
djl8699 : 8/25/2016 8:34 am : link
which is a level I usually play on. My defenders took terrible angles to the ball-carrier and sucked on to blockers. On offense, my receivers dropped the ball constantly. Very difficult.

All-Pro was a little better but was still challenging. Jury is still out for me, though I do like the overall feel of the game.
Bought a copy for my son yesterday  
jcn56 : 8/25/2016 8:36 am : link
won't get to play it until later. Every time I dish out money for Madden, I weep a little on the inside for what NFL 2k could have been.

I'm also pissed that they continue to come out with shitty different editions to bilk you. Last year it was two, this year there were something like 4 different versions. Enough already, just sell me the fucking game and then try and wrench additional coin out of me after the fact through your stupid packs.
Defense is acutally playable  
Old Dirty Beckham : 8/25/2016 9:05 am : link
this year.

Offense is much more difficult then in years past.
i like it so far  
nygiants16 : 8/25/2016 9:21 am : link
defense is not just about blitzing and hoping your guys get to the quarterback, gap control and being in the right defnese really comes into play...

for example i was playing against vikings and playing a cover 2 with 3 backers was more effecient then blitzing to stop ap...

offensively you cant just go out and run for 150 yards with a no name running back, and a terrible offensive line...

you can throw for 400 yards with dak prescott...

more challenging
cant throw  
nygiants16 : 8/25/2016 9:25 am : link
..
I played a ton last year  
kash94 : 8/25/2016 9:35 am : link
I've only played 1 game so far this year but I agree with all of the above.

Defense is very solid and it's much more realistic in terms of being able to shed blocks and actually have a good game plan.

Offense is significantly tougher, especially throwing on the run. Receivers make less of those spectacular catches as opposed to last year (a good change I think).

Punting and Kicking also a tiny bit harder in terms of aiming.

Jury still out but some good changes
Also  
kash94 : 8/25/2016 9:36 am : link
for reference I played on All-pro last year
Played it yesterday  
Vin R : 8/25/2016 9:37 am : link
A bit of an upgrade from last year, run game has definitely improved
I got the game after not having played for years and I like it  
steve in ky : 8/25/2016 9:38 am : link
I'll probably stink at it but it seems fun so far. LOL

I have mostly been playing with the Ultimate Team
RE: I played a ton last year  
Old Dirty Beckham : 8/25/2016 9:39 am : link
In comment 13085616 kash94 said:
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I've only played 1 game so far this year but I agree with all of the above.

Defense is very solid and it's much more realistic in terms of being able to shed blocks and actually have a good game plan.

Offense is significantly tougher, especially throwing on the run. Receivers make less of those spectacular catches as opposed to last year (a good change I think).

Punting and Kicking also a tiny bit harder in terms of aiming.

Jury still out but some good changes


Not sure why they made a change to the kicking game. Nobody was clamoring for a change in the kicking game. If your connection skips at all you'll have no chance of making a kick.
I'm in the same boat as  
Giantophile : 8/25/2016 9:41 am : link
OP. Havent played it in awhile but used to love it. I tihnk I've decided to hold out another month and get FIFA. If anything Madden would be a stop gap and once FIFA arrives I'd never play it.

OBJ - check out Rocket League. Best $20 you'll ever spend.
Yeah not a fan of the new  
BIG FRED 1973 : 8/25/2016 9:55 am : link
kicking gimmick ,Also I will never play on all madden the game is unplayable on that level ..All pro is the best especially with good sliders ..Keep checking operation sports and the madden 17 sliders page as they are always adding new ones
For Xbox One  
MotownGIANTS : 8/25/2016 11:05 am : link
Users ... Are the servers acting ok for you?

Or does the games sends to be on a fast foward button at times?
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RicFlair : 8/25/2016 11:21 am : link
Anyone else notice in franchise teams inexplicably have people buried on the bench?


Ravens had Ronnie Stanley just buried on the bench in favor of some 60something nobody.

Rams had Goff and Gurley buried too.
RE: I'm in the same boat as  
OBJ_AllDay : 8/25/2016 11:37 am : link
In comment 13085631 Giantophile said:
Quote:
OP. Havent played it in awhile but used to love it. I tihnk I've decided to hold out another month and get FIFA. If anything Madden would be a stop gap and once FIFA arrives I'd never play it.

OBJ - check out Rocket League. Best $20 you'll ever spend.


Appreciate it! I'll look into that.
I ended up biting the bullet and getting madden  
OBJ_AllDay : 8/26/2016 1:34 am : link
i like it so far. played 3 games on franchise mode at All Pro. Won the first two lost the third on some flukey stuff. Skins blocked both a punt and fg of mine and scored on both. Its definitely challenging on offense. My defense has been stout. Is all pro supposed to be difficult? Because I havent played this game in years and am 2-1. But I don't think my offense has topped 20 points yet.
Haven't played Madden since 2012  
santacruzom : 8/26/2016 2:43 am : link
Can you still trade your team's first round pick to the team with the worst record for their first rounder? That was always a fun exploit.
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