![]() We could also maybe just focus on the moves with the stick feeling more explosive to differentiate power players from speed players more. Maybe that means altering “game speed” based on the game mode where maybe “simulation” stays at this speed but “competitive” goes to a higher speed setting, but I’m not sure yet that’s the solution. There is a level of discourse to be had here in terms of finding a “perfect” balance for everyone. It allows statistically-driven animations to play out in a more realistic fashion in front of my eyes. The in-game player movement also takes place at a slower pace, and while some have also complained about that, I welcome it. The movement is fluid and natural looking and adds immensely to the concept of thinking ahead, whether it’s me controlling the player or watching an AI-controlled player. ![]() ![]() This had such a big impact on my ability to make cuts with a runner and made the overall experience much better than the archaic movement of the last generation. There is a real weight to the players when you take control of an individual, and while it feels like we say that almost every year, this is just different. I know not everyone loves the change to the player movement, but I’m very much in the “pro” camp on this one. It’s a big enough change that it is hard to go back and play the previous-gen versions of the game. The new foot planting and player movement, while not perfect, is a solid upgrade for next gen. This is where M21 absolutely shined for me. If you’re interested in my initial review of Madden 21 on the PS4 and Xbox One X, here it is.įor this discussion, we are only going to focus on the enhanced version(s) and what new things it brings to the table - much like we did with our FIFA 21 next-gen review. At the end of the day, my only hope was being able to see this franchise start to trend upward again with the next generation of gaming squarely upon us. I have seen the best of Madden and the worst, but I’ve argued with folks on both ends of that spectrum and kept an open mind. I have been lucky enough to have played Madden since its inception on the Apple II, written multiple reviews about the game, and this year was involved in the showing of next-gen Madden about two weeks before it became available for public consumption. There are layers to the question of “being worth the wait” or not, and I think it’s way more complex than just finding out if Madden 21 is the miracle answer to the issues that so many in the community have at this juncture Was this upgrade worth the wait? Well, let’s chat about that in our Madden 21 next-gen review because it’s not a simple question to answer. The wait was long and the information was sparse, but months after confirming a “free” Madden 21 “enhanced” upgrade was on the way, we finally got next-gen Madden 21.
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