There has also been an overhaul to the Solo Challenges. There are some changes to take note of though, one being the new Missions tab, which is a good way for new players to get to grips with the mode. It’s really nothing you haven’t seen before and MUT veterans will be able to jump straight in. To the surprise of absolutely nobody, Ultimate Team (MUT) is back and once again the focus of EA. In that sense, it’s just like real life and elevates Madden 20 into a much more authentic and complete football experience. Richard Sherman will pick you off if you throw near him, Khalil Mack will sack you over and over if you spend too much time in the pocket, and Tom Brady becomes near unstoppable once he gets going. If an opposition player enters the zone, you need to keep an eye on them because they have the potential to really ruin your day.
Instead, they keep each game fresh by forcing you to adapt. You can knock an opposing player out of the zone quite easily by completing an objective of your own. There was a worry that the X-Factors would destroy the game’s balance. There are 20 of these abilities and they all shake up the game in one way or another. Meanwhile Jalen Ramsey will start picking more passes off once his Shutdown ability is activated. For example, if you activate Pat Mahomes’ Bazooka ability, he’ll be able to throw 15 yards further downfield. Once you do that, that player is ‘in the zone’ and has the potential to dominate and dictate proceedings. Their ‘zone’ ability needs to be activated in-game by completing certain objectives, such as a set number of receptions, passes or sacks. They have each been given a bunch of perks, including one special ‘zone’ ability, which reflect the playstyles that put them head and shoulders above the rest of the NFL. The top 50 players in the league are now designated as ‘Superstar X-Factors’. Madden 20’s biggest addition addresses this issue. They didn’t feel like the stars that they are in real life. You could put a back-up next to a generational talent and feel almost no difference between the two. And that can only be a good thing.Ī common complaint in years gone by was that there wasn’t enough of a difference between the best players in the league and everyone else. It’s also great to see them finally added because they are the clearest indicator of EA’s commitment to modifying Madden playbooks so that they better reflect real football. Still, I have no doubt that more experienced players will put them to good use. I’m not a great Madden player by any stretch of the imagination, so I wasn’t really able to get to grips with these, but you need to read the defence and make an almost immediate decision on what you’re going to do. Basically, it’s a play where the offense can either run or pass, based on how the defence is lined up. Madden 20 also sees the introduction of the Run/Pass Option (RPO). Both fumbles and facemask calls are way too common and really border on the point of ridiculousness, and this means you’re going to have to mess with the sliders (again) in order to get the best Madden experience. They also seem intent on grabbing your facemask at every available opportunity. The AI forces fumbles at will, even when the player carrying the ball is a superstar like Alvin Kamara or Todd Gurley. Now, if you manage to hit the open field with a running back like Christian McCaffrey, you’ll be able to rush for 50, 60, or 70 yards. In past editions, opposing defenders could easily catch the fastest of players, and it made for an extremely frustrating experience.
A large part of this is down to the fact that EA seems to have fixed the speed thresholds. It actually feels like a viable strategy this time around. Running is also much better as the mechanics are smooth and responsive. Yes I still experienced some perplexing drops but on the whole, it’s a big improvement. I also found that receivers do much better against single coverage this year they can catch the ball now without dropping it as soon as a defender breathes on them. Linebackers no longer make those impossible jumping interceptions that plagued prior games either. Passing is much smoother and you can now make those 50 yard bombs that would have been picked off or fallen incomplete in previous years. Madden’s gameplay has been thoroughly improved and feels way more authentic than last year’s edition.
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