The bugs, soft freezes and crashes are a real thing this year. But it's not just Madden. I play sports games across the board, and it's everywhere. NBA 2K is a notable exception, but they make enough money off micro transactions they have the resources to get out front.
I think the real issue may be a lot of game developers are still figuring out how to write software compatible with next-gen consoles, and the pandemic isn't helping that.
I'm not giving these guys a pass. If you say your game can do X, Y and Z you shouldn't release it until it can. And you CERTAINLY should not brush aside thousands of people complaining about the same problems by telling them to "power cycle their consoles" or "unplug extra accessories." I mean, c'mon.
But yeah, this is a real problem because people who had their lives or wallets disrupted in the past 18 months still dig in to buy these games, so they shouldn't have to deal with this extra frustration.
I would prefer EA consolidate or eliminate certain features/modes (staring at you, FoTF) to get more quality than throw stuff at the wall and see what stick.
#ignoretheroots, and the tree dies ... Guys who can offer constructive opinions like this are the roots
How do these people get paid to develop this game? I've tried giving it time and seeing if the bugs just get corrected, but it's very clear that EA doesn't care about this game or their customers.
1. The entirety of the "revamped" Franchise mode is just wrapping paper. Same crap, but just looks prettier. No new relocation teams. Scouting is exactly the same. Player upgrades are the same. Same exact X-Factor player trash talking in text messages. Same exact questions from the media. IT IS EXACTLY THE SAME!!! EA seriously thinks that we don't notice that? Or do they straight up not care? I'm thinking it's the latter.
2. Anytime we try to do a head to head game (in online franchise) while in "Player Mode," the camera will just continuously circle the stadium, when it loads in, and never let us play. No, live playbooks aren't on. No, neither of us are using a created playbook. YES, EA Sports just sucks.
3. QB's still fumble when someone breathes on them
4. Certain players still hit stick, literally every time they tackle someone (BECAUSE THAT IS REAL LIFE-LIKE, right?)
5. Can't change the eyebrows on your player, when you bring him into Franchise mode
FIX YOUR GAME!!! I'm over it. I am done buying these games. Total waste of money. I've tried to be a voice of reason and say things will get better, but I'm 100% over all of that. I'm DONE.
You are 100% correct, I have tried time and time again to give it a chance and its just terrible. H2H games are a crapshoot, are your DB going to cover, are your LB going to randomly blitz, is their QB going to scramble outside then throw it across his body 40 yards to a wide open WR. Dont get me started on the QB slide, once the QB is in motion of the slide THATS IT! not Hit him and force a fumble. EA knows its trash but hold ALL the power in their hands. They are making money hand over fist with MUT and no longer care about other game modes. Just another COPY and PASTE game. Pretty sad if you ask me.
