| Onyxmeth said: Can somebody explain to me exactly what is wrong with Madden? I don't get it. What about the game is so god awful to explain the backlash it receives on internet forums? |
I think it's partially the minimal improvements made on a year to year. (Which most people could tolerate). Then it is also the complete removal of features that were in previous generations of the games. (For example, Franchise mode in 2009 finally ALMOST got as in-depth as the Franchise mode for Madden 2007 for the PS2 was). Then it is the consistent $60 (Or full price) tag that always runs along side it.
So add it up, minimal changes on a yearly basis, flucuation of features, full priced, new edition each passing year. This results in a lot of frustration out of loyal fans who need their football fix yearly.
Additional things to consider is the fact that Madden is an EA sports game. (Which is a whole other ball of wax) And last but not least combine the above factors and then see that Madden has the exclusive rights to the football genre? Meaning you are absolutely forced to buy Madden and only Madden?
One more gripe that I personally have with Madden is that compared to almost any other football game, it feels like often times you aren't **playing** or playing a lot less than other games. I'm a good Madden player too, so this isn't an issue of not knowing the controls or various coverages or ways to move your team. I think Madden is a little too 'simulation' and not enough game.
