We at GP Sports have noticed a lot of questions around the forums relating to how Madden 10 will look on the Wii versus its next-generation counterparts. One GamePro reader asked the same question I did when I first saw the Wii screenshot, "what's with the pin head players?" Well fear not, we have asked the experts and discovered the all new Madden '10 for the Nintendo Wii.
First off, if you expect it to look like the screenshots you've seen at GP Sports before, you can forget it. The Wii will never have the same graphics as the Xbox360 and the Playstation 3. However that doesn't mean that it can't have a new genre defining style. This year, Madden 10 arrives on the Wii with breath-taking visuals that they hope will captivate both seasoned veterans and new comers to the franchise. Completely redesigned and built from the ground up, Madden NFL 10 introduces a unique art style that they believe will redefine the look of sports games on the Wii. All-new player models embody characteristics of your favorite athletes, plus new larger-than-life stadiums showcase the unique details found at each of the 32 NFL fields.
As Madden NFL 10 Wii designer Matt Read says, “You’ll be hard pressed to find a pixel that hasn’t been touched in Madden NFL 10 for the Wii.” And that is the basis for the art style found in Madden NFL 10 on the Wii console. Exuding fun and yet still preserving the elements of authentic NFL football you have come to expect from the Madden franchise including the uniforms and the stadiums, you will find all the details you see on Sunday in game.
You will notice a stark difference from the "authentic" style of Madden on 360 and PS3. The Madden NFL 10 Wii art team strived to inject personality into each of the five body types showcased on the field, including quarterback, strong safety/running back, lineman, linebacker and wide receiver/defensive back. Each player type includes shapes that emphasize the personality of the player, A great example being shoulder pads and thigh pads, which have been designed to work with a player’s build and to reinforce their particular shape. This makes for a unique player look and feel, without the reliance on high definition. Here's a breakdown of the positions and their own distinctive builds:
Body types from left, wide receiver, linebacker, quarterback, lineman, strong safety/running back
- Wide Receiver/Defensive Back—his tall and lean frame is indicative of his speed, agility and ability to snatch any ball that comes his way.
- Linebacker—his solid, muscular body warns that he plans to knock your block off.
- Quarterback—his wide shoulders and small waist emphasize the “heroic leader” look.
- Lineman—this hulking mass lets you know he is there to stop you in your tracks.
- Strong Safety/Running Back—his compact body features muscular thighs that convey strength and speed.
You will also notice that the players aren't the only ones getting a facelift. The stadiums are also getting an upgrade in the new iteration. The Madden NFL 10 Wii team studied all 32 NFL stadiums to create designs that are true to their real-life counterpart, but are also larger-than-life (just like the in-game players who play within their mighty confounds). To create this sentiment, the art team pushed the sense of scale so that each stadium feels massive. They also ensured that if there is a unique feature in an NFL stadium, then it is featured in the game (however I think they could have included a bigger black hole in Oakland). Even the graphics on the field's walls have been redesigned to remain true to the NFL and still feel right at home on the Wii
Fortunately, as you can see, despite its perceived graphics deficiency, Madden NFL 10 on the Wii, will once again be the cream of the Wii crop. Unfortunately for all of us we're going to have to wait until August 14th to get our hands on the full deal.
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