Madden NFL 12 Video - Eagles vs. Falcons 1st Quarter

[Falcons11497]

ehhh...I really wanted to enjoy this, but I must say I'm slightly disappointed

[The Deuce]

Quote: Originally Posted by at23steelers

Overall, the commentary and atmosphere in this game are DRASTICALLY better than Madden 11 and even NCAA 12. In NCAA 12, you just don't feel any immersion in the game whatsoever: the crowd is quiet, the commentary lacks energy, and while the team intros are compelling that don't pump you up or have a lasting appeal, since it seems so cut up (team-specific, then crowd cheering, then commentary on player to watch). It just doesn't come together like Madden does so well here. - As I said before, the crowd and commentary are sooo much improved. I just can't say enough how much that adds to a game. It makes you want to keep playing, whereas IMO of NCAA 12, I get turned off because no matter what I do, the crowd doesn't get excited, the commentary doesn't get excited, so it starts to feel bland even with all the gameplay improvements. It's ashame I know.

Dude I am sorry but we must not be watching the same game.

First of all EA Sports has already confirmed that the commentary is UNCHANGED. So I don't understand you people coming on here acting like its any better when we already have confirmation that it is 100% identical.

Second, crowd noise and atmosphere are GOOD?

You have got to be kidding me. The atmosphere in this game isn't anywhere near as good as NCAA 12's (and it sucks).

I am excited for Madden and everything and it is a day 1 purchase for me, but this blind optimism is completely ridiculous.

[Nab_Impervious_XII]

Quote: Originally Posted by Falcons11497

ehhh...I really wanted to enjoy this, but I must say I'm slightly disappointed

I can't say anything about the gameplay until I control it, but the visual/audio presentation disappointed me too. Way too much commentary deadtime between key moments of introduction (i.e. when Matt Ryan lined up to the huddle). In a real broadcast, that would never happen.

Also, I didn't hear any characteristic EA musical chord throughout the presentation. ESPN has one, CBS has one, NCAA 12 even has one, where is Madden's? (besides the very beginning musical score which was very faint and undramatic).

[hoop xyience]

First time I ever seen the pads underneath the uniforms...excellent detail to player models this year

Watch Ryan walk to the LOS and you'll see it under his number

[carnalnirvana]

most impressive thing IMO is the falcons play calling, glad to see them using 2 wr and TE's, rather than the 3 wr nonsence all game....

[Vikes1]

Imo...dang!, Madden's looking pretty darn good this year.

[REDSKINZ_FAN]

FIRST MATCH UP FOR ME IS REDSKINS AT RAVENS SO I CAN C DA RAY DANCE

[Highlight224]

The thing that I just can't look past is the running animation. The game would look so much better if the runners would plant their feet in the ground when they make a change of direction instead of just "skating".

I agree with others that the speed of the game looks a little too fast. Hopefully this wasn't on the slowest speed setting.

The intro was pretty cool but I wish the crowd noise stayed loud more consistently. Everyone that has been to a Falcon's game knows that the crowd can be deafening at times.

The new NFL Films camera angles are very cool and adds a ton of realism to the game.

Player models are amazingly detailed.