AGGRESSIVE TACKLES
Aggressive Tackle combines
both dive and Hit Stick tackles.
If a ball carrier is within three
yards of the defender, pressing
the Aggressive Tackle button (X
on Xbox One, Square on PS4)
will trigger a Hit Stick tackle. If
the offensive player is outside of
three yards, pressing the Aggressive Tackle button will result in a
diving tackle attempt.
The success of these tackle are
based on a number of factors,
including player ratings and
timing. If a user attempts a tackle
before the ball carrier reaches
them, they could whiff on the
tackle entirely.
The new tackling system creates
more decision-making on defense. Do you go for the big hit
and potential turnover, or simply
wrap up to prevent the big play?
These decisions will not only depend on your team’s personnel,
but your skill level as well. The
choice is yours.
PRECISION TACKLE
Align your defender in front
of the ball carrier and decide
whether or not to go for a conservative or aggressive tackle.
PRE-PLAY FIDGETS
The improvements are obvious
before the ball is even snapped,
as new animations replicate the
pre-play behavior of an NFL
line of scrimmage. Each position group has their unique set
of fidget animations to prepare
them for the snap of the ball.
POWER PASS RUSH
In Madden NFL 15, Players can
now trigger power pass rush
moves by pressing the X/Square
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buttons while engaged with a
blocker. These moves used to be
triggered by flicking the R-Stick,
which sometimes felt unresponsiveness. With the new controls,
players will have more control
and ability to get off blocks. Use
these moves with powerful linemen like J.J. Watt, Chris Long
and Julius Peppers.
FINESSE PASS RUSH
Power pass rushers aren’t the
only guys getting love, as finesse
pass rush moves have also been
improved. Players can now
press the A/X buttons while
engaged to trigger finesse pass
rush moves from players such
as Cameron Wake and Brian
Orakpo.
This game really has all of the
best perks that make this game
as realistic as it can be. I rate this
a 8 out of 10.
-Zante’ Fouche’