Madden NFL 25 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions (360, PS3)

[friscob]

Re: Madden NFL 25 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions (360, PS3)

Was just returning a kick w/ Randall Cobb while playing my buddy. Started off right and made a nice cut to the left to bust it wide open. Everything was looking great until Hauschka starts running Cobb down. He didn't make the tackle but made me change my angle and slowed me down to where somebody else was able to. This game really seems to be lacking break away speed b/c I had no business getting caught (wish I could upload a video)

Using gamespeed of normal and threshold of 25 btw

[edmus]

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I had almost no interest in purchasing Madden 25 before this demo, but now I'm considering it. Its not great, but it can be fun if you can overlook some ridiculous things (like Russell Wilson steamrolling over a 240lb linebacker). I've enjoyed it quite a bit, but I hope they clean up some truly strange stuff that I've seen after only a few games.

Most annoying is that sometimes on pitch plays, the RB runs like he's stuck in mud, and it takes a second after hitting the sprint button to get out of the animation. By then, its too late.

I also saw probably the most bizarre CPU run I've ever seen in years of football video gaming. Lamichael James took a screen pass, and spun his way like a tornado down the sidelines for a big gain. I'm not kidding. He did like 8 spins in a row... spin left, spin right, spin left... all the way down the field. There was no need for more than one spin, and he would've easily scored if not for all the extra spinning. Really hope that doesn't happen in the final build.

[Hooe]

By and large I enjoy the demo, but All Madden difficulty is brutal. First run play, Marshawn Lynch breaks seven tackles for a 50-yard gain, lol.

As always for me, All Pro with a few slider tweaks appears to be the way to go.

I really like that the stadium sounds for Green Bay made it in - "Go Pack Go" and "Bang On The Drum All Day" in particular. Hopefully they cover more teams than the Pack in the final game.

[kjcheezhead]

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Actually had the cpu change my pursuit angle as well.

I had the cpu take control on a pick near the sideline. Picked it, had the camera rotate for change of possession and as its rotating I was holding the r stick towards the right. The game took control and had him go left out of bounds instead. It wasn't a momentum thing either, he was defending a streak and running straight back towards my end zone when it happened.

I also had a instance where I called man coverage and took control of the mlb assigned to the te. The rolb was assigned to the rb. Ball is snapped and the rolb decides to double the te. The rb is open for a 40 yrs gain. I chalked it up to a missed assignment but it felt cheap.

As the user I only have control over 1 player on the field and the assignments of the other 10. If the cpu is overriding that input, what's the point?

[edmus]

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To bring it back to an NCAA 14 comparison, I did notice Madden looks far better as far as visuals go. Their is very little aliasing and jaggies compared to NCAA. However....

I am finding the passing game in NCAA more rewarding. I play as the Buckeyes and when guys beat their receivers I can lead them and the will catch it on the run without slowing. I cannot, for the life of me lead my receivers in Madden 25 demo. The pass always hangs up there and it becomes a jump ball everytime, leading to excessive pickoffs and some deflections.

Many have posted that Madden 25 is a tweaked NCAA 14 passing package, but I am not feeling it.

Not that I've ever rushed to the defense of EA & Madden, but I'm a little surprised to see you mention this. After the first few games of the Madden 25 demo, I found it lackluster in comparison to NCAA 14. But I think that was mainly because I love the way NCAA 14 looks from the coordinator cam, and I don't appreciate the default Madden cam. Once I got past the camera, I think I may like Madden more than NCAA.

As for passing, I find leading receivers in the Madden 25 demo to be almost too powerful. I'm able to basically change receiver routes on the fly away from DBs just by using lead passing. So I guess I'm just not seeing what you are, and not sure why. Maybe you're referring to deep routes, which I'll admit I haven't had much success with. But lead passing is very helpful on 10-20 yard in & out routes. I can practically turn an out route into a corner route if I need to buy my WR some space.

[meatmets]

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I've gotta say it has felt rewarding when I've busted a run up the middle and actually finished it off for a long TD instead of the DB coming from out of the picture around the 15 to bring me down at the 5 like has been the case in past iterations.

[Only1LT]

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With that being said.... I like the demo, i hate the fact madden views the 49ers as the greatest team ever. They should have made it best for the madden 25 ann. For how much they are in love with them. I cant stand the camera angle it does not give me a chance to see who is who... If its a db or lb at the line idk why they did that unless you have like 60" tv and i have a 32 btw. I get the whole all madden thing ... Its suppose to be hard and it will be if you dont play sim and keep it a close game... But kapernick going 10-11 100+ yds and a td then you got frank gore he averages like 9 yds per carry and when i do stop him for 3yds i feel like i accomplished something... I get that nfl has turned offense friendly but dont take the fun outa defense... Ima ravens fan so i live for defense... My overall feeling is i am brainwashed by madden so even getting the game for a roster update i would do it... I love football and madden is the closets i can ever get to the nfl gridiron

I have a 110" screen and I still need a magnifying glass with this cam, so I'm not sure what they were thinking when they came up with this gem.

[Brooke2011]

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I have a 110" screen and I still need a magnifying glass with this cam, so I'm not sure what they were thinking when they came up with this gem.

That's a big screen...? Projection I'm thinking . But I agree. This camera angle is like the old blimp cam .

I heard the Zoom cam has been modified this year. I really liked it in madden 12

[Behindshadows]

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These are personal opinions and not to be debated on..

PS3 Version

Playing the PS3 version, I noticed just from the menu's a big delay going from one screen to another. Did the practice mode and even when I got past the defender, it said failed.

Played both matchups and each time the controls felt good on the field, but sometimes I'd press X to pass and it would throw in the direction of O or Square....not understanding that...and it was done multiple times.

As usual the colors in the game were semi bland and a lot of jaggies. Not understanding why, even in HDMI I couldn't get it to script up.

Love the running game and passing on PS3 version was hideous at times. Sometimes just plain frustrated, but in my Green Bay matchup I won in Doulbe Overtime.

Xbox 360 Version

Okay just from the startup screen moved faster and smoother in menu's colors were brighter and more clear. Menu system was back and forth without too much delay.

Going into Matchup's it didn't lag out and the intro graphics weren't pausing like PS3 version

I don't understand how the PS3 version was 2gb's bigger and still has worse load times and darker graphics.

Back on Topic, on the feel everything felt great, from controlling my running back too total controlling my receivers. This version just felt more complete and the transitions and motions during running is amazing. I could run better on this version, due to superb blocking by the offensive line.

On Defense it felt more complete too, from line shifting and so forth. I think giving so many options on player movements and audibles will take time to learn, I've played over 11 games and still not use to so many option screens that pop up.. (Defense and Offense)

Won 8 Lost 3!!!

Overall I see right now, I am going to love SF and Green Bay in my game. Even though I'm a Cowboys fan ! I am also a cheese head and love my Packers. Kapernick being a mobile QB will help me appreciate him more in my multi-franchise mode.

Again loving the feel of the game, I hope tattoo's make it into current gen version, even though I'll probably wait on Next Gen version and buy that one only.

P.S. Don't use Ask Madden playcall option, it's garbage and always in favor of the computer. Doesn't help you do anything but lose.

Ask Madden Feature should be completely removed, because instead of using game flow I use conventional and it auto selects ask Madden instead of letting me choose my plays.....have to press B or O to back out and go back to my own play calling.

Overall Madden 25 is solid, very solid and from a 2k guy that says a lot...Took them 8 years, but this Madden is going to be major for all football gaming fans...

[Segagendude]

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After 4+ hours to download and install (!!!), I finally gave it a shot. (PS3)

My impressions:

GB(me) v Seattle: Overall, not a bad impression. I didn't experience the disappearing players, but then I only played one game.

Graphics Nice. Nothing mind-blowing, but nothing horrid either. I like the lighting, and the GB Green on the jerseys seemed to "pop" more. I seemed to notice a dark sheen to it; looked really nice.

Presentation Since I skipped on M13 and the debut of virtual Nance and Simms, I thought they sounded great. Although, the same issue of repetitive commentary as well as "the Quarterback made a great play" instead of using names, etc. I do like the idea of finally adding a sideline reporter, but again, she sounded generic and uninformative, IMO. Example: "Both coaches told me clock management will be crucial in this game". Lol, isn't it always??

Sound Took awhile, but I believe the crowd sound is FINALLY getting up to par. The Packers chant sounded great, and the swell happened at appropriate times. Seemed much louder than in the past.

Gameplay I saw what I think is a new animation (again, I passed on 13) but it was a nice reception near the sideline with Jones, where he caught the ball high over his head and kept both feet in bounds. No jumping or whatever, just a nice catch. I also ran a screen pass that worked really well, and the blocking was superb. Every player blocked who they were supposed to. This was on default Pro, BTW. Overall, I had a fun time playing. But it was only one game, lol......


Overall, it wasn't bad, but I still don't see enough to justify my spending another $60. Besides a few new animations, I still feel it's the same ole, same ole. And since I don't play online, I'm forced to deal with the bad CPU AI logic..

Overall 7/10

[Only1LT]

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That's a big screen...? Projection I'm thinking . But I agree. This camera angle is like the old blimp cam .

I heard the Zoom cam has been modified this year. I really liked it in madden 12

Projection, yes, but not rear. Front projector and a 110" glass beaded screen.

60" plasma has been retired to a bedroom TV lol.

[Rdogg1026]

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Kind of OT but I hope I can get Madden 25 via Season Pass. My sub expires this Friday at 4:02 PM EST. I am not sure when they are releasing it so if anyone could tell me I would greatly appreciate it.


Also, does anyone know if I need to have a subscription intact in order to play it? Or as long as I download it, I am fine?

[jmurphy31]

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Projection, yes, but not rear. Front projector and a 110" glass beaded screen.

60" plasma has been retired to a bedroom TV lol.

Now that's the way to enjoy video gaming.

[Only1LT]

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Now that's the way to enjoy video gaming.

Nothing like being able to see people trying to hide all the way across the map in a shooter before you even scope in

[Armor and Sword]

Re: Madden NFL 25 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions (360, PS3)

After 4+ hours to download and install (!!!), I finally gave it a shot. (PS3)

My impressions:

GB(me) v Seattle: Overall, not a bad impression. I didn't experience the disappearing players, but then I only played one game.

Graphics Nice. Nothing mind-blowing, but nothing horrid either. I like the lighting, and the GB Green on the jerseys seemed to "pop" more. I seemed to notice a dark sheen to it; looked really nice.

Presentation Since I skipped on M13 and the debut of virtual Nance and Simms, I thought they sounded great. Although, the same issue of repetitive commentary as well as "the Quarterback made a great play" instead of using names, etc. I do like the idea of finally adding a sideline reporter, but again, she sounded generic and uninformative, IMO. Example: "Both coaches told me clock management will be crucial in this game". Lol, isn't it always??

Sound Took awhile, but I believe the crowd sound is FINALLY getting up to par. The Packers chant sounded great, and the swell happened at appropriate times. Seemed much louder than in the past.

Gameplay I saw what I think is a new animation (again, I passed on 13) but it was a nice reception near the sideline with Jones, where he caught the ball high over his head and kept both feet in bounds. No jumping or whatever, just a nice catch. I also ran a screen pass that worked really well, and the blocking was superb. Every player blocked who they were supposed to. This was on default Pro, BTW. Overall, I had a fun time playing. But it was only one game, lol......


Overall, it wasn't bad, but I still don't see enough to justify my spending another $60. Besides a few new animations, I still feel it's the same ole, same ole. And since I don't play online, I'm forced to deal with the bad CPU AI logic..

Overall 7/10

Nice impression.


I can tell you I have heard some dynamic comments from the sideline reporter. I had 2 turnovers as GB and held onto a 10-3 lead at the half. Coming out for the 3rd quarter she talked about speaking with HC Mike McCarthy and how he said to the effect of "I felt we were lucky to be in this game let alone have a lead with the 2 turnovers in the first half and if they want to win this game they must protect the football".


I thought to myself......YES!!!! We have some dynamic commentary going on here. I have played over 12 games.....and I have been hearing a lot of different things from her coming out of the tunnel for the second half. I can only imagine with many more teams, etc the retail build will be really solid.


I also agree about Nantz and Simms.....far and away the very best play by play and color yet for a Madden game. This has never been a strong area for Madden.....but this component has been really improved.....finally.


The more I play this demo the more I feel the retail game (32 different teams, sliders and owner mode along with a working Connected Franchise, and Madden Share for classic rosters) is going to really be the best Madden to date.


I felt this way with Madden 12 two years ago....and to date M12 is my second favorite Madden ever. So my gut has not let me down with Madden yet.

Last year I was really concerned with M13's demo...but bought it anyway to see what CCM was all about...paid for that mistake.


One more week and we get our hands on this bad boy.