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  • mrprice33
    Just some guy
    • Jul 2003
    • 5986

    #421
    Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360)

    Originally posted by robbins
    Don't buy this game until they fix the huddle glitch. It's ridiculous to have to hit the "A" button to get back to non slow motion at the line of scrimmage for EVERY PLAY OF THE GAME. It's been like this for WAY too long and either needs to be fixed or put as an option.

    Vote with your wallet and don't buy this game until the issue is fixed.
    It's not a glitch, it's a design decision. There's a difference. Regardless, you've posted this like 10 times in this thread.

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    • Skyliner80
      Rookie
      • Jun 2007
      • 76

      #422
      Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360)

      Originally posted by jpdavis82
      Presentation in NFL2k ESPN spoiled you? Compared to this???? Not goiing to spark a 2k vs Madden talk, but I think Madden 12's presentation is in a league of its own when it comes to what we have seen in football video games.

      I think what he means is that even though they've surpassed their past titles in the presentation department, there is still room for improvement. Presentation in 2K (football/basketball) games have always been top notch, and even though Madden has finally made most of us smile in that department there is still room to exceed the standard just like 2k5, for it's time, did back then. I for one am a presentation whore, and I dig what I see.

      I never understood what took so long to at least try and improve this aspect of its virtual football game. Hell, it took SCE San Diego one shot to get it right with MLB the Show...but I digress, this shouldn't turn into a 2K/Madden skirmish but more of an acknowledgement that Madden has vastly improved.

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      • mrprice33
        Just some guy
        • Jul 2003
        • 5986

        #423
        Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360)

        One thing I noticed is that gameplans are heavily slanted towards zone, which for the Bears is okay because they are heavily a zone defense team, but I was under the impression the Packers played some of the tightest man to man in the league. So far gameplan for them has not reflected this.

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        • RustyBlue
          Rookie
          • Nov 2009
          • 244

          #424
          Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360)

          Originally posted by JaySmooov
          You can switch it to the Madden 10 version in the menus.
          Thanks for telling me this!

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          • jpdavis82
            All Star
            • Sep 2005
            • 8788

            #425
            Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360)

            Originally posted by Mos1ted
            Not to incite a 2K/Madden debate either, but 2K's presentation was the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Madden's is still in JV in comparison in my opinion.

            To make this post somewhat impressions related, there's still no proper halftime or postgame show to speak of in Madden 12. I honestly can't see how that warrants a game being "in a league of its own." The commentary is still elementary (going by the Madden 12 videos that EA has posted), and the cutscenes that do exist in the game will probably be old by the time to retail drops, assuming you'll be one of the ones who plays the demo nonstop until then.
            Let me correct your statement, NBA2k11's presentation was the NBA Hall of Fame. I used to own NFL2k, the presentation was good, but not as good as Madden 12. The ONLY thing better in NFL2k presentation was the halftime/sportscenter weekly show in franchise.

            You're entitled to your opinion I just think it's EA hateboy talk.

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            • whosgotcha
              R**k**
              • Dec 2002
              • 631

              #426
              Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360)

              Xbox 360
              Lighting is amazing
              Sweat on players is very noticeable
              Pause the game and you get Dynamic Player Performance
              I threw two intc with Aaron Rodgers that were very realistic
              Replay camera angle are great
              Faces during cut scene are very clear and crisp especially the eyes.
              There are either more facial animations or the camera is closer and that makes them more noticeable.
              White scuff marks on the Bears helmets
              Animations are robotic but it may be because I'm playing on slow
              Stat overlays are great (can't wait for franchise mode)

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              • brettmickey
                Rookie
                • Jan 2010
                • 319

                #427
                Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360)

                All I have to say about gameplay regarding NCAA football 12 and Madden demo 12 is that NCAA gameplay= football on ice. Madden gameplay= football. 'Nuff said

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                • roadman
                  *ll St*r
                  • Aug 2003
                  • 26339

                  #428
                  Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360)

                  Originally posted by Mos1ted
                  Not to incite a 2K/Madden debate either, but 2K's presentation was the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Madden's is still in JV in comparison in my opinion.

                  To make this post somewhat impressions related, there's still no proper halftime or postgame show to speak of in Madden 12. I honestly can't see how that warrants a game being "in a league of its own." The commentary is still elementary (going by the Madden 12 videos that EA has posted), and the cutscenes that do exist in the game will probably be old by the time to retail drops, assuming you'll be one of the ones who plays the demo nonstop until then.
                  I see your point, but it's been known for the last few months that they gutted out the The Final Point and said it will be a focus for 13 and so will commentary. My expectations were nil in this area since that announcement.

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                  • I3RIS3H
                    Pro
                    • Jun 2011
                    • 639

                    #429
                    Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360)

                    I have got to say.. this is the best presentation in a sports game. Ever.
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                    NCAA: Kansas Jayhawks

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                    • Yeah...THAT Guy
                      Once in a Lifetime Memory
                      • Dec 2006
                      • 17294

                      #430
                      Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360)

                      Originally posted by jpdavis82
                      Let me correct your statement, NBA2k11's presentation was the NBA Hall of Fame. I used to own NFL2k, the presentation was good, but not as good as Madden 12. The ONLY thing better in NFL2k presentation was the halftime/sportscenter weekly show in franchise.

                      You're entitled to your opinion I just think it's EA hateboy talk.
                      Agreed although 2k had better replay angles as well.
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                      • stephenk24
                        Rookie
                        • Jul 2011
                        • 85

                        #431
                        Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360)

                        Really enjoying the demo too, Matthews is such a beast in it it's unbelieveable.

                        The presentation is really good till you reach the half, then the halftime show lets it down because it's so bland and adds nothing to it....

                        The gameplay is improved but still has little niggles, the throwing animation is improved but the ball after the delivery becomes a bullet sometimes and seems unrealistic. Also, the running game in my opinion is awful, really hard to get anything going at all as Grant... NCAA seems to be much better. Throwing is a bit inconsistant too, Nelson drops everything while Jennings catches the most stupid throws. Now I know Nelson is inconsistant at times but come on!

                        Game speed is also a bit of an issue, normal is so fast it's comical while slow seems just a little too slow to be realistic. Some aspects like the running game seem ok but a lot of the passing game seems sluggish to me.

                        Overall though there are more upsides which I can't be asked to mention so while there are issues I am more impressed with this demo than I have been previous titles. Not a first day purchase this year because I haven't played NCAA enough yet but I will definatley be getting it at some point. Hopefully by then all the inevitable teething troubles will have been fixed. Fingers crossed.
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                        • jpdavis82
                          All Star
                          • Sep 2005
                          • 8788

                          #432
                          Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360)

                          Originally posted by I3RIS3H
                          I have got to say.. this is the best presentation in a sports game. Ever.
                          No, according to one guy on here it's "JV compared to NFL2k" SMH

                          I don't know if it's the best compared to NBA2k11, but this is definitely the best presentation in a football video game.

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                          • BlackJackRabbit
                            Rookie
                            • Aug 2011
                            • 184

                            #433
                            Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360)

                            Originally posted by Triathlete_201
                            Is this the general consensus? I haven't played the demo yet. I may have to buy this game if the super LBs are gone. I couldnt stand them in NCAA.
                            In my observation they're gone. In NCAA, LBs can break up passes that are intended for receivers 10 yards away from them. It doesn't happen in the demo.

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                            • jpdavis82
                              All Star
                              • Sep 2005
                              • 8788

                              #434
                              Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360)

                              Originally posted by stephenk24
                              Really enjoying the demo too, Matthews is such a beast in it it's unbelieveable.

                              The presentation is really good till you reach the half, then the halftime show lets it down because it's so bland and adds nothing to it....

                              The gameplay is improved but still has little niggles, the throwing animation is improved but the ball after the delivery becomes a bullet sometimes and seems unrealistic. Also, the running game in my opinion is awful, really hard to get anything going at all as Grant... NCAA seems to be much better. Throwing is a bit inconsistant too, Nelson drops everything while Jennings catches the most stupid throws. Now I know Nelson is inconsistant at times but come on!

                              Game speed is also a bit of an issue, normal is so fast it's comical while slow seems just a little too slow to be realistic. Some aspects like the running game seem ok but a lot of the passing game seems sluggish to me.

                              Overall though there are more upsides which I can't be asked to mention so while there are issues I am more impressed with this demo than I have been previous titles. Not a first day purchase this year because I haven't played NCAA enough yet but I will definatley be getting it at some point. Hopefully by then all the inevitable teething troubles will have been fixed. Fingers crossed.
                              When it comes to the running game, watch your blockers. I'm serious it will really help. I average 6-8ypc and have broke several runs over 25 yards.

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                              • whosgotcha
                                R**k**
                                • Dec 2002
                                • 631

                                #435
                                Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360)

                                Xbox 360
                                Packers 17
                                Chicago 10

                                I know its just the demo but from an old school gamer it felt like football
                                I am looking forward to Madden 12.

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