Madden NFL 11 - Nintendo Wii

I bought Madden 09, but did not buy Madden 10. I wasn't crazy about the look, and the reviews weren't so hot. However, when I saw that the new version would have improved (but still cartoony) graphics, included detailed stadiums and (gasp) WEATHER, I had to get it.The good stuff:- IMPROVED GRAPHICS. Finally, weather appears in the Wii version of this game! The graphics overall are much improved, with smoother animations and more detailed stadiums.- IN-GAME PRESENTATION (TO A POINT). I think the graphical presentation of the games themselves are much better. I'm also a fan of Gus Johnson and Cris Collinsworth, so the occasional strange call or odd opinion doesn't really bother me as much as most. I'm also a big fan of the play-calling interface. Even without using GameFlow, the whole thing moves much faster.- FRANCHISE MODE. Vastly improved, and I really like competing with other team's legacies. Giving the mode actual goals makes it ten times better. As someone that plays mainly single-player, I'm really happy with this change.- SOUNDTRACK. Replacing the crappy hip-hop and pop-punk tracks with music that they would actually play in stadiums is a big improvement. I've heard "Crazy Train" a billion times, but it feels right playing in a stadium.- MULTIPLE CONTROL SCHEMES. Point and Pass is much easier for some, but I'm accustomed to the Gesture-based controls of Madden 09. I like being able to pick and choose.- MULTIPLE GAME MODES. The different modes and mini-games ensure hours and hours of singleplayer and multi-player fun. No complaints there. I haven't played online yet.The bad stuff:- MENU INTERFACE. Unfortunately, I HATE the controls on the menus, such as the Stat areas. Sometimes, you can only use the pointer, and other times you can only use the D-pad. It's clunky and bad.Aside from what I mentioned above, there's this strange thing where, my player makes a TD, these helmets pop up in the end zone. When you mouse over them, the letter A appears. I then press A . . . and nothing happens. What's the point of this? It's just sloppy and not very good. When it comes to menu interface, this game needed more quality control before being sent out.- INCOMPLETE PLAYBOOK MENUS. One option I liked in Madden 09 was being able to switch between formational to situational plays. For example, rather than lining up in I-Formation, I could simply select "Short Run" and sample the different runs available. It's not a dealbreaker (In fact, I have more access to different plays with the current setup), but still, why remove it?- GAMEFLOW IS ULTIMATELY SOMEWHAT POINTLESS. I was looking forward to hearing the coordinator explain playcalls, like the XBox360 & PS3 versions. Nope.Gameflow makes the game faster, but as I said earlier, the updated presentation makes everything a bit faster to begin with, so I'm not sure how essenetial it is.- DEFENSIVE "CALL YOUR SHOT" is useless. Especially when playing on Gameflow, it's impossible to create ideal defensive matchups on the fly. Call Your Shot itself is hidden under the audible sub-menu, another example of clunky menu interface.Overall, Madden 11 is still, easily, much better than the previous Wii Madden games. It's far from perfect, but for those looking for a deep, enjoyable football experience on the Wii, this is your only option.

I am a big fan of the point and pass system, and actually enjoy playing the Wii version a lot. I think Madden lost a lot when they converted the PS2 version to the PS3, but the Wii version has been simplified the most of the 3 platforms IMO. The simple approach of pointing the Wiimote at the receiver you'd like to throw to is genius. Running is also fun because in order to get a big run, you have to shake the wiimote fast (while holding A) in order to get a power move. If you aren't fast enough or your timing is off you get a big whiff message. Defense is also more enjoyable to the casual player, because if you are inexperienced with football video games, you're looking to get that big hit message across the screen which shows your defensive player rocking the opponent.Online-Online is fun. I played Madden 11 online, but there were only between 25 and 30 other players on, most likely because the game just came out today. There weren't any lags, stalls, or disconnects. You can play against friends, if you'd like. Online was a great experience for me.Gameflow-The Gameflow system claims to simplify the game which allows the CPU to choose 1 play instead of choosing between 350. There isn't a star system like there is on the PS3 or 360 version which allows you to assign stars to your favorite plays for a specific situation. The Gameflow system is designed to speed up the game, although the old system that allowed Madden to pick for you was adequate, but now the game is even faster and easier for casual gamers to pick up and play. I also think it's important to note that you do have the option to open the playbook before each play by pressing the one button, or changing the play at the line by pressing the two button, after viewing the Gameflow play by pressing the B button.Call your Shots- This is one of my favorite features on the Wii version. The obvious play that everyone chooses is to have your fastest receiver run the fly pattern, but you can use it to have the receiver run a pattern you create when you're lined up before the snap or have your running back run in a different direction. It's as simple as pointing at the receiver or back and drawing the line. Press B to finalize.Game Modes- 5 on 5 or 11 on 11. You can also choose practice. The 5 on 5 is similar to the downloadable game Madden Arcade for the PS3 and 360, but with better music. The songs mostly played during the 5 on 5 were AC/DC-Thunderstruck, Ozzy Ozbourne-Crazy Train, and Kiss-Rock and Roll All Nite.Franchise Mode- Manage your own NFL team. Do well, and you can outfit your stadium with new items by earning money. You can manage your money at the Pro Shop.Madden Showdown- Up to 4 players can compete in a quick series of games. The rules can be customized by you for Madden Showdown.Road to the Super Bowl- Allows 4 players to compete throughout an entire NFL season, and if they're good enough, compete in the Super Bowl.Cooperative Play- Cooperative play is available if the other player is with you, and you'd like to be on the same team.

Overall this game is fun. It has enough modes, but all I mess with is mini camp for practice and do a franchise though. Graphics are fine for Wii, although I have seen a few glitches where footballs will sometimes be left on the field, and there is a problem when you score a touchdown. Everytime the ball crosses the plane of the endzone, the view instantly changes. It doesn't affect the game at all, but just let me run or dive into the endzone.The controls take some getting used to, but are fine. The point and pass is pretty fun, and incorporates the Wii into the game. The only thing I haven't gotten used to yet is manually defending in the secondary. Opposed to PS2 where you'd hit a button to jump or swat, you have to point the Wii remote in a direction, but the issue is shaking the remote also does a "big hit", so you end up just mopping the dude most of the time and getting a penalty.If you have a Wii you are probably a casual gamer, and this game will be fun for any football fan.

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I absolutely love Madden games, and this is the first one which I've played on the Wii.It is a blast to play especially if you have a fast internet connection and can play online against others.The only two downfalls that I've encountered in the game are:1. The seemingly small glitch where I will run a defensive player right into the ball handler and he doesn't attempt to tackle2. The glitch (when using point and pass) where I will have a receiver targeted and then just as I hit "A" to pass, the marker jumps to a receiver that is no where near that player and attempts to pass it there instead.Other then that, I love it!

Ne fonction pas. Trés déçu.