Alright, let’s talk about throw styles in Madden 23. I’ve spent a good chunk of time messing around with different quarterbacks and their throwing styles, and I gotta say, it makes a bigger difference than you’d think. Especially when you are kicking off your superstar mode.
So, I started by creating a new player in Franchise mode. I wanted to see how each style felt right from the get-go. I tried out all the options: Traditional, Slinger, and Gunslinger. You know, just going through the motions, running some drills, and playing a few practice games. Honestly, at first, they all felt pretty similar.
But then I started to pay closer attention. I noticed that with Slinger 1, the ball seemed to come out quicker. It felt like I could get the ball to my receivers faster, especially on those short, quick passes. I spent a whole afternoon just throwing slants and quick outs, and man, Slinger 1 felt good.
Next, I switched to Slinger 3. Some folks online were saying it was the best, so I had to check it out. And yeah, I could see why they liked it. It felt a bit smoother than the others, and the release seemed a little tighter. I played a couple of full games using Slinger 3, and I was completing passes I normally wouldn’t. It was pretty sweet.
- Traditional: Felt okay, nothing special.
- Slinger 1: Quick release, great for short passes.
- Slinger 3: Smooth release, accurate.
- Gunslinger: Powerful but harder to control.
Then I decided to experiment a bit more. I edited some existing QBs’ throw styles to see how it affected their gameplay. I took a QB who normally used Traditional and switched him to Slinger 1. I played a few games with him, and it was like night and day. He was getting the ball out way faster, and it made a huge difference in those tight-window throws.
I also tried out Gunslinger, just for kicks. It felt powerful, but it was definitely harder to control. I was overthrowing receivers left and right. It’s probably something you’d need to get used to, but it wasn’t for me.
I spent a few days switching between Slinger 1 and Slinger 3, trying to decide which one I liked better. I even watched some videos from competitive players to see what they were using. A lot of them seemed to prefer Slinger 1 or Slinger 3, just like I was starting to lean towards.
My Findings
After all that testing, I think I’m gonna stick with Slinger 1. It just feels right for my play style. I like being able to get the ball out quickly, and Slinger 1 gives me that edge. Slinger 3 is a close second, though. If you prefer a smoother, more controlled release, you might like that one better.
At the end of the day, it really comes down to personal preference. But if you’re not sure which throw style to use, I’d recommend giving Slinger 1 a try. It might just change the way you play the game. That’s all from me for now, hope this helps some of you out there!
