Question for Those Who Play Other Games

My son purchased MLB the Show and we game share.  I’ve been playing Madden for over 10 years and have seen the progression from fun Football Sim to glitched money grab slot machine over the years.  I was really on the fence about buying this year after last years total disregard for quality and enjoyment and 100% focus on gouging the customer base for as much cash as possible.  I caved and bought Madden - more of the same this year, but worse, as the solo games are brutally boring and unrewarding and h2h is still as toxic/glitched as ever.  No change.  I started playing MLB last week and have to say - very easy to spend NO MONEY, the team building is way more fun, and the game itself is far more fun.  I have trouble even still logging into Madden daily just to get my dailies done, since even those are a time grab as it seems every day, I either get complete 35 passes or get 36 tackles as an objective.  Madden has murdered what should be a cash cow and at this point, I won’t make it to Most Feared.  Anyone else in the same boat?  This game really sucks…..

Sports game wise I play FIFA, or FC as it is now. And it’s a game where you can build a great team without spending a penny even though it’s another EA game. Sure there are plenty of opportunities to spend but you really don’t need to, and get this, you can put your NATs in sets for some great players. All round a much better game with loads more game modes within UT.

I quit madden till its free to play the Show. Its much easier to get better cards and more fun to play even though Im terrible.

SiberianKiss said:

Sports game wise I play FIFA, or FC as it is now. And it’s a game where you can build a great team without spending a penny even though it’s another EA game. Sure there are plenty of opportunities to spend but you really don’t need to, and get this, you can put your NATs in sets for some great players. All round a much better game with loads more game modes within UT.

Also a FIFA/FC player and it’s better than MUT in a lot of ways. Just wish they added solo challenges/better offline modes.

Charmingjmor said:

My son purchased MLB the Show and we game share.  I’ve been playing Madden for over 10 years and have seen the progression from fun Football Sim to glitched money grab slot machine over the years.  I was really on the fence about buying this year after last years total disregard for quality and enjoyment and 100% focus on gouging the customer base for as much cash as possible.  I caved and bought Madden - more of the same this year, but worse, as the solo games are brutally boring and unrewarding and h2h is still as toxic/glitched as ever.  No change.  I started playing MLB last week and have to say - very easy to spend NO MONEY, the team building is way more fun, and the game itself is far more fun.  I have trouble even still logging into Madden daily just to get my dailies done, since even those are a time grab as it seems every day, I either get complete 35 passes or get 36 tackles as an objective.  Madden has murdered what should be a cash cow and at this point, I won’t make it to Most Feared.  Anyone else in the same boat?  This game really sucks…..

I miss Madden 23's Dailies:

Record 200 offensive yards
Purchase a pack
Complete a set

Done.

I sigh when I see "Complete [20-30] passes" or "Make [20-30] tackles". "Rush for 200 yards" and "Pass for 500 yards" on the same day also gets tedious, but the first two are worse.

MLB the show is the best no money spent ultimate teams on the market. So many free cards for offline and online grinding, plus their live roster boosts, you can not spend a dime and have the best team in the game relatively quickly

The Show24 was my 1st bball game since mvp05. I was shocked at how easy it was to make stubs,got babe and 5m in stubs for free and i had every intention of spending a little bit of money just like i do with mut. I honestly think Mut is much more rewarding in a few aspects like team building and being able to try to win a Superbowl in H2H online seasons. I just dont find it as rewarding if everyone can easily get a great team. I think EA kinda gives away too many good free cards but at least they have Ltds and rarer more expensive cards to shoot for. Sucks the Show 25 isnt on gamepass cause i was hooked on 24 for a good 5 months or so but i do prefer Mut and how EA runs it.