This game feels more clunky than previous maddens

[Richard I]

Is it just me? Just seems like everything is harder to do. Running the hall it feels hard and slow to change direction, passing the ball feels awkward and is inaccurate most of the time on simple passes, I don’t know

[Mahjik]

I would say it's harder to play when you have undeveloped players. In the past, even if you had lower players, it was easy to make them play "better" than their stats. i.e. you could 1-play bomb much better teams which made player selection not as critical.

It's especially seen in QBs. If you have a non-Superstar QB and a bad o-line, it makes for some frustrating games (as it should). Some QB's, you just can't bomb down the field until they get better stats.

Are you using the new passing mechanism?

[Richard I]

Originally posted by Mahjik:

I would say it's harder to play when you have undeveloped players. In the past, even if you had lower players, it was easy to make them play "better" than their stats. i.e. you could 1-play bomb much better teams which made player selection not as critical.

It's especially seen in QBs. If you have a non-Superstar QB and a bad o-line, it makes for some frustrating games (as it should). Some QB's, you just can't bomb down the field until they get better stats.

Are you using the new passing mechanism?

I’m using the classic passing because that’s what I was used to, didn’t know if it would really make a difference in passing. Seemed kind of tedious and would lead to more sacks if you have to spend time timing meters and all that

My QB is a 75 OVR, they should be able to complete at least a good chunk of passes. Maybe I just need to do more research into passing mechanics of this game

[Mahjik]

Originally posted by P1ECEM4K3R:

I’m using the classic passing because that’s what I was used to, didn’t know if it would really make a difference in passing. Seemed kind of tedious and would lead to more sacks if you have to spend time timing meters and all that

My QB is a 75 OVR, they should be able to complete at least a good chunk of passes. Maybe I just need to do more research into passing mechanics of this game

My experience with Madden is that until you get a QB into the 80's OVR, it's a bit tough sledding for long passes unless it was a high first round pick. Most of the time you'll be more accurate dinking and dunking especially if you have some agile and/or fast receivers.


Here's video that could help:

https://youtu.be/-eJHeWXijSA?si=_pqgFa54rEsZW0Ma

[Richard I]

Here’s the weird thing: in MUT, my 69 OVR starter QB throws dots WAY more consistently than my 75 OVR franchise QB, both are pocket passers.

Are there settings to make it closer to MUT?

[Ash vs. Himself]

Originally posted by P1ECEM4K3R:

Is it just me? Just seems like everything is harder to do. Running the hall it feels hard and slow to change direction, passing the ball feels awkward and is inaccurate most of the time on simple passes, I don’t know

Yeah, on higher difficulties, I'll see some really stupid over animating that ends up hurting my defense.

These games have always been poorly optimized, but I'm shocked at how bad it's gotten.

I remember in 2003, playing franchises with my roommates, and one of them, a young, budding computer scientist would always say that the way Madden's menus are so UNRESPONSIVE is evidence of poor work. The way you click down on a menu but there's a delay before the game shows you move to the next item on the menu, or using your controller bumpers to switch between menus--my friend would say those kinds of things could and should be fixed.

I think each year it's worse, but I agree--this year is uniquely bad. So many huge plays because a player on the field jumped the complete wrong way even though he was facing the ball carrier when tackling.

[Mahjik]

Originally posted by P1ECEM4K3R:

Here’s the weird thing: in MUT, my 69 OVR starter QB throws dots WAY more consistently than my 75 OVR franchise QB, both are pocket passers.

Are there settings to make it closer to MUT?

IIRC, MUT uses Game Style "Arcade" verses "Simulation".

[Mahjik]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbF3FkDIEG8