![]() As for X-Factor abilities, think of it being a superpower for NFL players. For example, Closer, allows that player to come in the second half of a game already in the zone. ![]() Superstar abilities are unique attributes that individual superstars have that make them stand out from other players. X-Factor and Superstar abilities, which were debut in Madden NFL 20 and quickly became a fan favorite, are back with some new additions. ![]() Linebackers who were absolutely menaces in Madden NFL 20 have been nerfed, making it much harder to play the position in the game. You almost have to laugh watching them recover so quickly after they get beat by a receiver only to break up the play. Defensive backs are now more aggressive than ever when it comes to snatching interceptions, and it can become annoying, especially when playing on more challenging levels. On defense, playing as a defensive lineman and putting pressure on the quarterback is much more fun thanks to the new Pass Rush ability system that features new moves to help you get around offensive linemen. Remember when players would just run you over all the time? That is a thing of the past due to the running lanes being slimmer and having to follow blocks more precisely. Running the ball is better than ever thanks to how fluid the “Skill Stick” feels when pulling off evasive actions to avoid defenders, and following blocks is even better than ever. ![]() The new “Skill Stick” makes playing offense even more fun by allowing the players to pull over juke moves, spins precise. The halftime show is just a stat board with some narration from Jonathan Coachman and, don’t even bother asking about a post-game show.Īs far as actual gameplay, there are improvements in that department. In Madden NFL 21, there is no extensive pre-game show detailing all of the in-depth-stats we would typically see before a football game. Before EA gobbled up the NFL license, Visual Concepts NFL 2K franchise had that department in the bag and became a favorite among football video game players because of it. Until then Madden 21 is a game which, while it has its drawbacks, offers enough to rise above its flaws and become another permanent fixture for NFL fans this season.What’s really disappointing is how EA fails to bring the fantastic presentation that the NFL has come to be known for on Sunday and Monday to the game. ![]() Likewise, the upcoming return of 2K could be just what the Madden series needs to push devs into addressing areas such as Franchise which have long been neglected. The FIFA series endured a number of years when it was bested by the Konami's PES franchise before EA entirely revamped the gameplay and introduced the all-conquering FUT mode. In many respects this year's Madden release sees the long-running American football series at a crossroads.Ī crossroads in a quite literal sense, with Madden 21 having to straddle two generations of consoles thanks to the upcoming release of the PS5 and Xbox Series X.Īnd a crossroads in a more metaphorical sense, with fellow sports games giants 2K about to re-enter the NFL fray in 2021 thanks to a deal announced earlier this year.ĮA has had the NFL licensing rights all to itself for some time, and while 2K won't be touching sports sims this extra competition could be just what the series needed. ![]()
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