Sunday 14 January, 2007

Madden is by far the best football game on the market, but there are a few changes I would make. First I would take away the QB Vision. It was a neat idea, but in the end it makes things too complicated (especially for new players). Also I would make the gang tackling more realistic (which I think is more realistic on the X Box 360 and PS3, so I guess problem solved for now). I would also add little tweaks to the blocking game because a lot of times the linemen do not block people. Even those that are right in front of them. The one complex thing about this game is passing on offense. You have to read the coverage, decinde where to throw the ball, make a good throw, and hope that it is caught, all while being chased by the defense. Running is pretty simple, just run to the open space where there are less defenders, as is defense, tackle the guy with the ball. Madden is a great gae to play with others because even those who are not playing can enjoy the game. They watch how the players play and scrutinize them if they make a mistake.

A good game log.

I like how you detail the changes you would make. It is an interesting way of analyzing the game experience. I would be very interested to read more about the spectator aspect of this game. Most games are not very entertaining for people who aren't playing. How do the people watching you play affect your game experience? Do you find that you try to show off more and take riskier actions?