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

[unBEARable]

Average for me, it was nice to play some football though as i've not bothered with madden since 09 and I didn't like that version.

Still lacking PI calls even when set to 100 as well as other penalties. Also still lacking challenge options.

Also experienced some dodgy OL blocking when my center ignored the NT in a 3 front so my QB just got sacked. It's not as bad as previous years but it was a reminder of things that annoy me about Madden. The new camera angles are nice though.

The franchise additions have got me tempted BUT I'm going to continue on with the demo for a week or so to see if i'm going to pick it up. Been burnt by Madden to many times in the past.

[TexasBorn1]

am I the only one having trouble with the new kicking meter? seems kind of buggy and unresponsive

[w00dy Hayezz]

Quote: Originally Posted by Armor & Sword

As a 20 year veteran of the series I keep leaping for joy about this years game. It feels brand new. I can't put my finger on it, but it finally feels next gen.

I agree with this! I forgot all about things that could be fixed and just had a good time, it felt great to just have fun with a Madden game again!!!

[Zimmy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Armor & Sword

As a 20 year veteran of the series I keep leaping for joy about this years game. It feels brand new. I can't put my finger on it, but it finally feels next gen.

Agree completely.

I smugly downloaded it and expected to come in here and laugh about it.

It is the first Madden in awhile that makes the prior years game look dated.

I had a blast playing.

I love the presentation, the turf, uniforms, wear and tear, kicking game, play calling, everything.

If I had one criticism, it would be, like mentioned on here, the players seem too light.

They improved running last year, but it seems better (or easier) this year.

Harder to pass rush but seemed more realistic. I still made Jay Cutler look like the real Jay Cutler, all game.

I had promised myself this would be the year I would skip.
I just broke that promise.

[Crimsontide27]

I must have downloaded the wrong demo because the game looks like 2004 - 2005 era graphics. Dont get me wrong, the cut scenes after the play or the instant replays are nothing short of amazing, but when you are actually playing and controlling the game....its looks horrendous.

Camera is zoomed so far that you lose 99% of the details that are present in the replay sequences.

[fishepa]

This demo is sort of an enigma for me. The graphics are just weired, the camera seems to far back and the graphics look pretty bad while playing. THe cut scenes however and replays look good. Gameplay seems fast even on slow to me. Maybe that's because I play NCAA on very slow. As others have mentioned, players seem to be very light, like no weight behind them. Have said that, I love how it plays I'll definitely be picking it up.

[ultralow36]

I think the game is good.....Will buy day 1......im out...

[therealsmallville]

Only played 2 games, and probably won't touch the demo again because I want it to still feel fresh on the 27th.

Game is fantastic...absolutely the best feeling Madden since 2005 on the Xbox to me...my first game (played as Chicago), I got flushed out of the pocket to the right. Tried to force a pass to Olsen who was running an out about 10 yards away. Pass was a little too far out, but Olsen dove to catch it, dragging his toes to stay inbounds (grass clippings flying and everything). My jaw dropped. Just amazing.

On a personal note, I'd like to comment about the kicking meter & camera angle. For years, I've read nothing but "kicking is too easy! Fix it EA!". And now that they did, many here are saying "kicking is too hard! Fix it and the camera angle EA!".

Really?