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Jun 17, 2011 - 10:41 am

Madden NFL 12: Latest series installment gets rave reviews

Sports simulation fans can be a tough crowd. Given the rapid rate of evolution of these types of games, simulation game titles are only as good as their last good release. Compliments are but grudgingly given and the bar of excellence is set high. It’s no wonder innovations in this game genre proceed at a rate of knots. This is also due, in no small part, to the annual nature of these games. Not only does the content have to have cosmetic changes to track the changes in teams, personnel, and coaches, the games also have to have new features to both retain the existing fan base and attract new players.

Given all these dynamics, the rave reviews Madden NFL 12 is getting from hardcore sports fans are worth noting. Simulation game development has become a game of expectation management. Whenever a new installment is going to be released, the developers invariably make an inflated claim. When the tire hits the road, the tire is usually flat. Not the case with Madden NFL 12 apparently. Just based on gamers’ reactions at E3, many are sensing that Madden NFL 12 is paying attention to the overall presentation of the game. Also, getting rave reviews is the franchise’s mode addition. One key detail, that has gotten a lot of criticism in the past, is the fake routes that balls make from passer to receiver. Apparently, Madden NFL 12 has fixed that and gotten rave reviews. I’m sure more reactions are coming soon.

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  • Johannah

    You’re the graeetst! JMHO

  • Tinkerbell

    I’m just so excited regarding Madden 12 reviews. The only hard decision will be is what dress and pumps to wear when playing online!

  • FRE4K

    wow this one looks nice. i haven’t played this game before,but this seems to be a great simulation :)

  • Jonnnyy

    The last Madden NFL i played was the 2K version xD ,but Madden NFL 2K12 seems to have some revolutionary innovations. Keep on!

  • Football

    i’ve already seen some madden 12 reviews, but i wonder if this game will be compatible with kinect?!?! this would be too cool^^

  • Madden

    “EA Sports president Peter Moore announced the company is bringing four titles to Xbox 360 that support Kinect.”
    One of them will be madden 12! therfore the rave reviews are reasonable :D

    • Dion

      LMAo anyone who thinks anything kinect is good needs their head examined. Only American xbox kid idiots think kinect is good.

  • Noob

    yeah i’m excited to see how madden 12 will work with kinect. these rave reviews make this game much more interesting to me and i can’t wait this game to come out asap^^

  • Orton

    i don’t understand these rave reviews of madden 12… ok now there’s a kinect function and what else??? for me it looks the same like madden 11 or am i just blind lol..

    • Simon

      I am totally with you mate. I don’t get it either. I played the demo and found it to be quite unresponsive. I was totally disappointed.

  • Ihatekinect

    I really don’t think Madden NFL 12 is worth the upgrade from last year’s release. So what the names are different but at the end of the day a football game is a football game, it’s about strategy. The features added by the new release are just superficial.