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So is Madden 08 Wii the definitive version?
- Thread starter Jon_Danger
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I'm pretty much talking theoretically anyway. A football game (arcade or shitty sim) purchase does not lie in my immediate future. 
I have to say that I am fairly satisfied with the College game...maybe it's an improved version of last years madden engine...
Does anyone else feel this way? I have always preferred Madden to College up to this year on PS3 (I've had the new madden every year since it's first appearance on consoles)
Does anyone else feel this way? I have always preferred Madden to College up to this year on PS3 (I've had the new madden every year since it's first appearance on consoles)
Bidermaier
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IGN: 8.5
Gamespot: 8.0
1UP: 4.5
I am really sorry for 1UP because they are very entertaining and Jeremy Parish is awsome.
But 1UP should stop diggin their own hole.
It looks like John D was the only one there who knew what is going on with the videogame market.
Once they collapse i hope not to see them wondering what went wrong. It is so obvious...
Gamespot: 8.0
1UP: 4.5
I am really sorry for 1UP because they are very entertaining and Jeremy Parish is awsome.
But 1UP should stop diggin their own hole.
It looks like John D was the only one there who knew what is going on with the videogame market.
Once they collapse i hope not to see them wondering what went wrong. It is so obvious...
Jon_Danger
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mepaco said:
No, the fact that Metroid Prime (a gamers game) that scored well
is going to be outsold by
Madden 08 (The wii version with "family play") that scored badly
Non-gamers don't care about review scores.
Jon_Danger said:
I've never been a 1up fan, but it's nice to see someone finally giving this game the reaming it deserves. Awful game.
Jon_Danger said:
Non-gamers don't play Madden though. However, I'm a gamer, and I consequently generally buy games first day. Unfortunately, every review out prior to Madden hitting the streets gave it around an 8.0. It's too bad this review was 2 weeks late, now the damage is essentially done.
Segata Sanshiro
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Damnit titing, stop using Amazon as a barometer of sales or I'll strangle you with an extension cord
Haunted
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ah, that's cool. I thought some of the ideas of Blitz: The League on the 360 were pretty cool. Definitely liked the little I played of it more than Madden. I only played half an hour or so, though.bdoughty said:
looks like a case of information chaos for you, buddy.Bidermaier said:
The Wiimote is wireless, though.Segata Sanshiro said:
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Jon_Danger
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Bidermaier said:
NY times gave it an 7.8
"I dont understand football, but I do understand what it means to throw a ball. "
I laughed at this statement
"In the end, there's absolutely no reason to choose this one over these other versions: Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, Xbox, or even PSP."
It uses the same engine as PS2 and xbox, so I fail to see how adding in improved controls can make them not recommend it above the last gen versions.
I come from PAL land so I don't really follow NFL, but I got 07 for wii mainly because the controls sounded promising. I really loved the controls for the game, my biggest complaint was mainly that NFL is not my cup of tea, but the controls where fantastic. The two on two minigames on the other hand where an absolute blast, had loads of fun with that.
"In the end, there's absolutely no reason to choose this one over these other versions: Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, Xbox, or even PSP."
It uses the same engine as PS2 and xbox, so I fail to see how adding in improved controls can make them not recommend it above the last gen versions.
I come from PAL land so I don't really follow NFL, but I got 07 for wii mainly because the controls sounded promising. I really loved the controls for the game, my biggest complaint was mainly that NFL is not my cup of tea, but the controls where fantastic. The two on two minigames on the other hand where an absolute blast, had loads of fun with that.
Bidermaier said:
He's not being sensationalist or out of line. The game is really that bad. It's unplayable online and riddled with bugs. No way it ever deserved an 8.0 or higher. That's just some EA ass kissing if you ask me.
santouras said:
The controls are the source of several bugs and frustrations. That's probably where his logic lies. There's a bug where snapping the ball will result in automaticly throwing it immediately, in addition to the fact that all gestures take literally 1 second or more to register online.
Jon_Danger
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jonezer4 said:
obviously EA disagrees
"Family Play" mode
Jon_Danger
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santouras said:
What does nintendo power (That is nintendo's gaming mag) say about the Wii controls for madden?
http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/wii/maddennfl08
Nintendo Power said:
Jon_Danger said:
Obviously EA's trying to get an easy piece of an expanded market by adding trite, innovationless "features" that might make trick some people into thinking they've actually made the game more approachable.
I don't think it's going to work, however. People are smarter than that. The main reason my dad doesn't play Madden is NOT because he can't wrap his head around the idea of an analog stick.
santouras said:
Oh yeah, I'm with you. I loved 07 (wish I hadn't traded it in toward 08) and the controls were actually very well implemented. 08's controls are quite literally a step backward. I think a large reason for it, is they retooled them so they'd fit better with good old "Family Play". They mapped big hits to just the wiimote being pushed forward, as opposed to both the wiimote and nunchuck. What this means is, every time you move your hand on defense, your player is going to dive toward thin air. The best is when you're playing 2 on 2, and you need to shake the controllers for a speedier rush count. Your player will try to do big hits into nobody the whole time, greatly diminishing your ability to actually put pressure on the QB. How something like that makes it to production, you got me.
Jon_Danger
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jonezer4 said:
I am agreeing with you hear, they are trying to cash in....
Look at boogie's simple controls
Gigglepoo said:
http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3159546&sec=REVIEWS
This review is full of complete misinformation and lies.
I wouldn't call the lighting poor, but it's not great. Merely good. But who the fuck gives a shit about FLAGS waving in the stadiums that are awesomely detailed?
Bullshit. There is a home run trot for every home run, as well as game winning celebrations and replays for the dingers.
Again, bullshit. Balls can take bad hops and slice and spin in the air and on the ground.
Once again, complete shit.
Nonsensical complaints. You have to be precise...oh you mean like in real BASEBALL? You mean you have to work to pull a ball to opposite field or go with the pitch? Madness!
His complaints make no goddamned sense. Period. The game scored a 5.5 MLB 07 isn't a perfect game and the online is fucked up, but it's the best baseball game of the year without question and the best since MVP 05 or High Heat depending on your tastes. After this review, his sports reviews are pretty damn laughable.
Jon_Danger
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bdoughty said:
:lol :lol :lol
Too easy.
Jon_Danger said:
Best part of that link are the user reviews
Oss B. gave it a9:
This is a really fun game. I have never a been a football fan, but this game intrigued me so I bought it. Many of the complaints from the other reviewers are wrong because the people never took the time to experiment with the controls. The controls work just fine if you aren't spazzing out and throwing your arms in wild desperation. Most likely they were trying to play the game while sitting on their rumps and trying to burn as little calories as possible.
Wii Fit = 10
You're making out the bugs to be a bigger deal than what they really are. Their rarely if ever happen in game, and if you want to make sure you don't get it just do a fake hike once and every chane of the bug is pretty much gone. The online system has really improved since release.jonezer4 said:
The game is a solid 8/10. It's biggest problem to me is the atrocious load times, the poor graphics, and the intermingling of the new and old animations.
Jon_Danger
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bdoughty said:
Rumps? what is this 1870?
Segata Sanshiro
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NEWS BULLETIN - HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EA TITLE TURNS OUT TO BE POORLY REVIEWED LETDOWN - COUNT OF SHOCKED GAMERS HITS TWO DIGITS
Jon_Danger
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Haunted One said:
And HOW!
Another pathetic review from those wonderfull jokers at 1UP.
I have read the reviews from all three sites, and 1UP, and the "reviewer" in question(Todd Zuniga) completly half-assed this review, and it was more a personal attack on the Wii, then a review of the game itself.
Here are some choice quotes;
"For most sports gamers, the Wii is little more than a novelty; an amusing yet insubstantial distraction that can't keep pace with the big new-gen hitters."
That's the opening line to the review. He makes his feelings known about the Wii, right from the get. It has NOTHING to do with the game itself. I mean how biased can a review be, when the opening line is nothing more then a rip on the console?
"While the Xbox 360 version of the game kicked off a "best Madden ever?" argument in the office,"
What does this have to do with Madden Wii?
"Not only can you slap yourself in the face with the Wii Remote string (fun!) "
It's a wrist strap. You know it, and the rest of the gaming world knows it. If you dont like it, here's an idea, remove it. You say "string" in an attempt to put the Wii itself(Once again, not even about the game) in a bad light.
There is a shit-ton of problems with his review, and not even worth mentioning, cetainly when comparing them with the other two sites.
In keeping track of 1up, and thier reviews thus far, it is laughable how it is turning out so far.
:lol One of the worst reviews yet to come from 1UP. Keep em' coming guys.
I have read the reviews from all three sites, and 1UP, and the "reviewer" in question(Todd Zuniga) completly half-assed this review, and it was more a personal attack on the Wii, then a review of the game itself.
Here are some choice quotes;
"For most sports gamers, the Wii is little more than a novelty; an amusing yet insubstantial distraction that can't keep pace with the big new-gen hitters."
That's the opening line to the review. He makes his feelings known about the Wii, right from the get. It has NOTHING to do with the game itself. I mean how biased can a review be, when the opening line is nothing more then a rip on the console?
"While the Xbox 360 version of the game kicked off a "best Madden ever?" argument in the office,"
What does this have to do with Madden Wii?
"Not only can you slap yourself in the face with the Wii Remote string (fun!) "
It's a wrist strap. You know it, and the rest of the gaming world knows it. If you dont like it, here's an idea, remove it. You say "string" in an attempt to put the Wii itself(Once again, not even about the game) in a bad light.
There is a shit-ton of problems with his review, and not even worth mentioning, cetainly when comparing them with the other two sites.
In keeping track of 1up, and thier reviews thus far, it is laughable how it is turning out so far.
:lol One of the worst reviews yet to come from 1UP. Keep em' coming guys.
Segata Sanshiro
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BEHOLD HIS TRUE FORM AND DESPAIR
avatar299 said:
Oh, all I have to do is modify the way I play the game to accomodate the bugs? I didn't realize the bug was not the game's issue, but my own.
A football game should not have bugs that result in hiking the ball being misinterpreted as a throw. It should be int he handbook. I had a last play of the game, going for two to win the game, end with me throwing the ball into the ground. That should not happen. Not rarely, but never.
And when I'm playing online, my input should be accepted and represented on the screen in under a second. It makes me feel like I'm actually controlling the game as opposed to watching random computer controlled players have their way.
I don't think either of those are menial complaints.
Add to that the fact that 2 on 2 is now broken, you can't save in superstar mode(!), and creating a team, players, fans, etc. are all gone and you have a game that is significantly worse than its predecessor.
RichyDevil
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GamesRadar gives it a 7.
http://www.gamesradar.com/us/wii/game/reviews/article.jsp?articleId=20070820151651382081§ionId=1000&pageId=20070820152022987069
"Ultimately, Madden 08 for Nintendo's juggernaut console is by no means a must-have, unless the Wii is the only console in the house and the family is nuts about football."
Sounds about right.
http://www.gamesradar.com/us/wii/game/reviews/article.jsp?articleId=20070820151651382081§ionId=1000&pageId=20070820152022987069
"Ultimately, Madden 08 for Nintendo's juggernaut console is by no means a must-have, unless the Wii is the only console in the house and the family is nuts about football."
Sounds about right.
titiklabingapat
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Metroid Prime will not be outsold by Madden Wii. You can quote me on that.Jon_Danger said:
RichyDevil
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felipeko said:Sounds like an average american home.
That is so true.
Madden 08 Wii 2 million sold confirmed.