I read one of the most frequent ones is sometimes when you try to kick a field goal, holding gets called repeatedly. I haven't bought Madden in a few years, but from reading reviews I'm considering it.
My running game is horrible My defense is horrible. My receivers drop about 8 passes a game. I came out playing on All Madden and I have only won 1 game against the computer out of about 10 smh.
1) In the tackles category of statistics, it does not count assisted tackles in the total. This sucks because the new system leads to a ton of assisted tackles. I played a 12 quarter game as the Texans and DeMeco ended the game with "0" total tackles. 2) Penalties are called like crazy during field goals/extra points. I ended up missing a game winning EXTRA POINT KICK because I got called of holding repeatedly until I was a long way back. 3) 4th quarter, I was losing to the Cowboys and there was less than a minute on the clock. For some reason the Cowboys did not the run the clock out on the first two plays, just ran normal plays, got it to 3rd and 1. Then they took a knee on the ball. To my surprise, the sticks came out to measure! Even more shocking, the kneel-down gave them a first down according to the sticks and the ref and the announcers. EVEN MORE shocking, after the cutscene ended, it was still 4th down, but the ball had been moved up! LOLerskates? 4) CPU still has a problem with running out of bounds for no reason. 5) The CPU doesn't guard the flat on passing plays. 6) If you score a touchdown on a play that is overturned, sometimes the stats will still count. There's plenty more, but it's early.
Perhaps you should try bringing the difficulty down and work your way back up? After reading some of these glitches, it's a damn good thing they have the ability to update these games online now. Back in the day the game you bought was the game you had to live with until the next year.
I just don't like playing if it is not on the hardest level. I will get used to it soon. My running game is horrible and I'm not talking about just breaking off a long run. It is hard for me to even get 3 yds consistently running. Usually a defender is in the back field as soon as my RB touches the ball.
Just played the Demo and It's better than 09 in my opinion. I have 09 on PS3, I thought it was pretty fun but the pace was too fast. Usually I play 5 minute quarters, I had to play 6-7 minute quarters in 09 because the game was incredibly fast paced. I like 10 better (demo) because usually once you hike the ball, the game slows down. You have more time to think, see what you are going to do and all of that. My brother just ordered it so I think I will have fun.
Played about four games now, and just when I was beginning to wonder about said glitches, I got one. Playing as the Texans, had a very entertaining game with the Falcons...going up 14-0, then blowing it, and eventually ended up down three with under a minute to go. I got within field goal range, nailed the FG to tie it, but was called for holding and the game ended. Could've been a coincidence but in a video game I'd rather not see any holding on field goals. Other than that, it's been very good overall... - Really enjoy being able to use the highlight stick as a d-lineman pursuing the QB. Makes it a lot funner to play there and try for sacks. Mario is a beast, and A.Smith is pretty good too. - I like the more accurate QB ratings. I played one online game and ended up winning 9-7. The other guy was the Titans and put VY in, and couldn't even come close on a deep ball and threw three picks. Unfortunately I couldn't get much offense going but held on for the win. - Don't like that there doesn't appear to be formation subs anymore, outside of just doing it when you pick your play. There isn't enough time on defense, say, to sub in Barwin and move A.Smith inside on a passing down. - Ratings complaint...Kevin Walter sucks. He's slow and I have yet to complete a pass to him.
All those glitchy things should be patched soon enough. I like that they fine tuned the game-play and everything else leaving genuine patch problems to tinker with. In NCAA they patch the actual game-play significantly.
I bought the game, and it is better. I don't like the previous Maddens, and this one plays differently...for the better. The dreaded EA chEApness is still present though. Get close to a sack, the QB throws it somewhere, and all of a sudden. A receiver has hyper speed to get into the general area to avoid intentional grounding. There's more issues, but overall I'm happy with the game
Its kind of starting to look like NBA Live is getting a pretty hefty overhaul and could compete with 2K. I haven't bought Live over 2K since 2001 but I will keep an eye out this time around.
I have a hard time believing NBA Live will ever try to become as realistic as the 2k series. I think NBA Live tries to capture a different type of gamer. still when it comes out, and if its improved, do post and let us know. my favorite games on conoles have always been baskeball games.
Anybody have any luck running the ball? I'm playing on all-pro and my first game slaton ran for 25 yards on 17 attempts with 2 fumbles.
It feels like 2 different types of backs: bruisers and speedsters. I have a lot of success with outside plays using speedsters (Washington from the Jets). The inside plays work well for me when I'm patient, but it gets cluttered trying to run between the blocks. Slaton is good enough in this game. How do you do swim moves and all that good stuff as a defensive linemen? I can close to the QB, but I can never disengage from the blocker.
Counter plays are the best type of plays to run. I had a 100 yd running game before but yes most of the time I struggle to run.
I'm about to get Madden 10 but I do have a question.... When you run the football how often do you shift your lineup? Like IF you are going to do a running play Dive or Sprint. Would you want the linemen to be aggressive? Or would you want them to pinch? I had a hard time figuring it out in 09 so I am just trying to get a head start and advice from you guys. Also, Who is the highest rated team in 10?
The right analog stick to do swim moves. The key is not to use the sprint button while engaging, after you get by the lineman with the swim then use sprint to get to the qb. Another thing is to use the dive button when trying to tackle the qb. I've used this technique these last two games and gotten 5 sacks with a.smith.
Thanks I was trying to figure that out. But you can only move it left and right though right? There is no power move?
So far its pretty solid, but like everyone says the running game is horrible. I can't average much more than 2 yards per carry with Steve Slaton. Really annoying.
