Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

[Playmakers]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

It's too easy to run with the QB and when I was playing the bears blocked a field goal and started running it back. I tried to catch them but when i pushed the left stick towards the runner my player ran the opposite way...really confusing.

Of course it's too easy to run with the QB at default settings...

It's too easy to do a lot of things at default settings in any sports game....not just Madden

If people really wanted to slow down their ability to run with the QB they would adjust the CPU Run Defense reaction slider, tweak the player speed slider and knock down their run block slider

I'm actually happy that they made it possible for the CPU QB to beat me at times with his legs......and i have no problem tweaking sliders to make sure running with the QB isn't easy for me.

But this is like 5th or 6th post i've seen about the QB's and i wonder if the people making these comments have even considered adjusting anything on their OWN to fix the problem

[northface28]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

After some more games logged, All-Pro seems like the most accurate representation of football. Out of curiousity, I went up to All-Madden. Was it hard? Yes. But it was cheap. Cpu players would literally break a large majority of first tackle attempts. I could raise the tackle slider, but I dont want to have the Cpu players dropping with no resistance.

Im curious to see how DPP is in the retail version. As it stands, im not sure its working properly. To me, it seems as if something happens, positive or negative. The DPP doesnt update (I saw it happen once). One dropped pass or missed tackle has negative consequences all game. Even though your player could play great after a bad play or two.


These are my only major issues for now.

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

Yes, comeback routes are pretty awesome.....I like that theyve improved that alot. Its also fun to play DE again.

Even though videos showed differently, the playaction also seems to be blocked alot better...

draws, im still seeing instant hits upon handoff 50% of the time.

Really? Man when I run the draws out of the shotgun I pick up like 7-10 yards pretty consistently.

[fbassman2001]

I have seen 2 things in the demo so far that would make me worried about buying the game. One thing is that the defensive backs do not seem to make an attempt to bat down the ball on deep passes, they don't turn around and get into a good position, and then the WR jumps and catches the ball.

I also recorded a video where I saw a defensive player get into position to make a tackle on a running back, and then he turned around and ran with the running back to the end zone. I have only seen this one time, so it probably isnt a huge deal but it was still very strange to see. I provided a link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Dalh3Xpcyc

[jpdavis82]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

After some more games logged, All-Pro seems like the most accurate representation of football. Out of curiousity, I went up to All-Madden. Was it hard? Yes. But it was cheap. Cpu players would literally break a large majority of first tackle attempts. I could raise the tackle slider, but I dont want to have the Cpu players dropping with no resistance.

Im curious to see how DPP is in the retail version. As it stands, im not sure its working properly. To me, it seems as if something happens, positive or negative. The DPP doesnt update (I saw it happen once). One dropped pass or missed tackle has negative consequences all game. Even though your player could play great after a bad play or two.


These are my only major issues for now.

I mainly play all-pro, played two games on All-Madden though.

1st game I lost to the Bears 38-6. I threw 1 TD and 4 picks

2nd game I won 24-14, I knew it was going to be an interesting game when I ran back the opening kickoff with Shields, and then in the 2nd quarter I broke a 75 yard run with Grant. I was up 14-0 at half and double checked to see if it was still on all-madden lol. I only threw 1 pick to go with 1 Td.

[2krunk4u]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

The game is beautiful. Presentation is awesome but don't let that go to your head EA. It can still be upgraded. But for now its awesome. Caught Devin Hester on a nice short route that he took to the house and the crowd was goibg wild the whole way.

Love how tackling doesn't feel so canned as well. Interactions are better because of this. Especially how players trip over other players.

My cons however...

1. What in the bloody hades is this camera angle? Is this the default angle and can it be switched in online play to the traditional angle? I actually feel like the presentation will benefit from the closer angle as it serves as a better immersion vantage point.

2. Audibles and strategy pad seems clunky again. I thought last year was bad. I got used to it. Now you have to scroll through audibles rather than assigning a button to it. Very time consuming.

3. Players move wayyyy too fast and I pray this is not the default speed for online play. Aaron rodgers moves like Chris Johnson.

[K0ZZ]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

Looks better than NCAA, still have some issues with it that might leave me with only sticking with NCAA though.

I loved the jersey degradation though, it looks like it happens due to contact not just randomly like it does with NCAA. (on the few jerseys that do get dirty).

Presentation seems better but with no commentary in the demo who knows completely.

Still not a first day buy but I might hang around and buy it a month down the road from release day.

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

I have seen 2 things in the demo so far that would make me worried about buying the game. One thing is that the defensive backs do not seem to make an attempt to bat down the ball on deep passes, they don't turn around and get into a good position, and then the WR jumps and catches the ball.

I also recorded a video where I saw a defensive player get into position to make a tackle on a running back, and then he turned around and ran with the running back to the end zone. I have only seen this one time, so it probably isnt a huge deal but it was still very strange to see. I provided a link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Dalh3Xpcyc

Completely agreed on the jumpballs thing. They really need to fix this because if they don't, a jumpball could become a money play and it's like a 40 yard pickup every time.

[Skyliner80]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

Has anyone seen the CHAIN GANG come out to measure for a first down?

Yes. It's in there. I miss the fumble pile

[Skyliner80]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360)

I pray they have other in game music besides: "ahh ahh ah la laa boom shakalakalakaaa ding king klong!" Please have a variety of that in the game so I do not have to here that between every break, score, turnover, etc.

You know what's a pretty good fix for this...............

Custom Stadium Soundtrack.

[RumbleStud]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

Hey Guys, I posted this on Twitter, but want to make sure that you are aware as well:

Got feedback that you'd like to send on directly to the Madden NFL 12 dev team about the demo? Email it to us at [email protected]!

In case people missed this.

[jpdavis82]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

The game is beautiful. Presentation is awesome but don't let that go to your head EA. It can still be upgraded. But for now its awesome. Caught Devin Hester on a nice short route that he took to the house and the crowd was goibg wild the whole way.

Love how tackling doesn't feel so canned as well. Interactions are better because of this. Especially how players trip over other players.

My cons however...

1. What in the bloody hades is this camera angle? Is this the default angle and can it be switched in online play to the traditional angle? I actually feel like the presentation will benefit from the closer angle as it serves as a better immersion vantage point.

2. Audibles and strategy pad seems clunky again. I thought last year was bad. I got used to it. Now you have to scroll through audibles rather than assigning a button to it. Very time consuming.

3. Players move wayyyy too fast and I pray this is not the default speed for online play. Aaron rodgers moves like Chris Johnson.

The camera angle is closer now, look at the recent build videos. Also I've heard the players speed is better now too. Remember, this demo is from around the early May build.

[UMhester04]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

The camera angle is closer now, look at the recent build videos. Also I've heard the players speed is better now too. Remember, this demo is from around the early May build.

Is it really?!

and it feels THAT much better than NCAA? From a build around early May!!!




Im pumped

[jpdavis82]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

Is it really?!

and it feels THAT much better than NCAA? From a build around early May!!!




Im pumped

Yeah here's a video of the recent build, recorded at the end of July, watch in 720P

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[2krunk4u]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

The camera angle is closer now, look at the recent build videos. Also I've heard the players speed is better now too. Remember, this demo is from around the early May build.

YESSSSSSSS!

*breaks out into the cabbage patch dance*