Madden 12 Retail Impressions (Gameplay - NO QUESTIONS/DISCUSSION)

[Mo]

This thread will be used for GAMEPLAY impressions and discussions from those members with the game. This includes any and all on the field impressions.

As a reminder, this is not a thread for general questions or discussion. The only posts that should be in this thread are posts from those members with the game.

ANY OTHER POSTS WILL BE A BANNABLE OFFENSE. This means you are able to to be banned just by posting a question in this thread.

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Confirmed to have game: PaPZ187, millerboy814, FlightWhite, Rdogg1026, fatleg3, jmurphy31, Nightz, PaPZ187, TexasFan2005

[Aggies7]

Did they deliver the commentary with your game? Just kidding, no problems here Aggies7. Thats weird, what system?

Sorry man wrong forum. Jumped gun I reposted in Q&A forum. Move conversation there. Thanks.

[Flightwhite24]

Re: Madden 12 Retail Impressions (Gameplay - NO QUESTIONS/DISCUSSION)

Just played a quick game Me/Cowboys vs Eagles and right off I can say Vick runs often. I played on default Pro just for kicks and as I built my lead the Eagles started going deep often.

Loving the animations especially the running game. No penalties and the I did up PI to 90.

Graphically the game looks really good as expected. Gonna bump to All Pro and lower the gamespeed to slow

[Rdogg1026]

Re: Madden 12 Retail Impressions (Gameplay - NO QUESTIONS/DISCUSSION)

You hear the Jets home crowd scream J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS after each Sack.

[Flightwhite24]

Re: Madden 12 Retail Impressions (Gameplay - NO QUESTIONS/DISCUSSION)

Playing Cboys vs Panthers on All Pro and I'm a little concerned that Cam has taken off 4 straight times on me. Hell thats more than Vick did. Lol
As soon as the pocket collapses hes gone but I'm wondering is he taking off to soon?

Playing in light rain and midway through the 2nd qtr these guys are filthy. Mud all over the uniforms as will as all over there arms. EA did a helluva job on dirty unis thats for sure.

Something seems off. Cam has taken off like 7 straight plays now. Seems kinda odd to me.

[Aggies7]

Ok I have tried twice in Franchise Mode to upload NCAA Rosters and both times when I go to scouting my player from NCAA are not there. No Andrew Luck to scout.

Maybe I am doing something wrong but it asks if I want to import draft roster and then doesn't show any of the players from my roster upload. I will sim season and see if they show up in draft.

Edit: For starters it took me 10 mins to sim the whole season. Here are results.

Steelers beat Seahawks in Super Bowl

MVP: Drew Brees
OROY: Christian Ponder
DROY: Prince Amukamara

I will say a lot of off season options.

Did see Packers fired Capers in off season.

I dimmed most of off season to get to scouting combine and draft. I couldn't do anything in scouting combine because I guess while simming I didn't scout any players.

I got to pro days and once again couldn't do anything probably because I didn't scout any players during season. Just says no scouts when I try to perform task.

Also said no data available during individual workouts. Once again probably due to simming and not scouting during season.

And FINALLY got to draft. And no players from my imported class are in the draft. I have no answer as to why.

[Aggies7]

Once again thread is for impressions only please keep comments out and keep questions in Q&A thread. Thanks.

[Flightwhite24]

Re: Madden 12 Retail Impressions (Gameplay - NO QUESTIONS/DISCUSSION)

Something that really stands out for me in the 3 games that I have played is the lack of suction when making a tackle. You really have to make the tackle as well as the cpu.

Online if you run into someone who is really sick on Stick control. Watchout

Currently playing the Cboys vs the Jets and the jets D just swarms as expected. Some of the WR/DB battles are a thing of beauty when looking at a replay

Not sure if this was in Madden 11 but the WR running bad routes/ at least that what it seems like the QB/WR are not on the same page. Had a play were Romo had his ft set and Bryant ran a post and the pass just went way off the mark and was picked as if Bryant ran the wrong route. Romo wasnt pressured at all.

[fatleg3]

Re: Madden 12 Retail Impressions (Gameplay - NO QUESTIONS/DISCUSSION)

i just played a game on broadcast view. Dont see how anyone could play like this. The game is great but the camera sucks. You cant see the kickoff team on kickoffs, cant find holes when running the ball, you cant see downfield when throwing the ball so you have no idea where your wr are at or if they are open, and the presnap controls is wacky when trying to select a player on defense.

I think the camera view was made from spectating and not playing

[Flightwhite24]

Re: Madden 12 Retail Impressions (Gameplay - NO QUESTIONS/DISCUSSION)

Just had a play where Pace from the Jets was applying pressure coming up the middle and Romo clearly got the pass off in time and Pace clipped him as he tried to avoid hitting him and was called for roughing the passer. Little things like this EA has seemed to work on to bring more realism to the game.

I try not to nitpick games and look for bugs unless it is just plain obvious but as of right now and let me say this I LOVE NCAA TO DEATH even with what I call minor issues for what I consider enjoyment. MADDEN blows it out the water.

LET THE FLAMING BEGIN. Can't wait for all to get this tomorrow,

[jmurphy31]

Re: Madden 12 Retail Impressions (Gameplay - NO QUESTIONS/DISCUSSION)

Played a half of Patriots vs. Panthers - All-Pro Slow Game Speed, 5 minute Quarters with 20 second run-off.

Much smoother than demo and slow actually feels like slow (on Demo I thought slow still seemed too fast)

I was up 10-3 at half

Real quick. On the replay after the kick off. Gus was talking about blown coverage...I think I saw this in an E3 video, so that commentary bug is still in there.

[fatleg3]

Re: Madden 12 Retail Impressions (Gameplay - NO QUESTIONS/DISCUSSION)

You guys might want to be careful trying to pick up extra yards after interceptions. I have fumbles two times already trying to run back a pick. The dbs carry the ball with one hand like they are deion lol

[Aggies7]

Biggest disappointment for me is no defensive player lock. I mean the camera is already in for superstar mode why not give us the option for those that like to flip the camera around on defense.

I will say I threw a hail mary in exhibition mode using broadcast cam. Sucks you cannot see down field but it was cool to see a ball tipped up in the air. Was eventually intercepted but nice to see the ball not always just fall straight to ground.

[jmurphy31]

Re: Madden 12 Retail Impressions (Gameplay - NO QUESTIONS/DISCUSSION)

Played a half of Patriots vs. Panthers - All-Pro Slow Game Speed, 5 minute Quarters with 20 second run-off.

Much smoother than demo and slow actually feels like slow (on Demo I thought slow still seemed too fast)

I was up 10-3 at half

Real quick. On the replay after the kick off. Gus was talking about blown coverage...I think I saw this in an E3 video, so that commentary bug is still in there.

Finished the game and won 24-13. At the half I changed QBs and played with Mallet. Not a huge difference (I completed most of my passes)

Got the Tom Brady achievement for QB Rating

Vertical out of Trips Open seemed to be open alot (inside receiver)...Other crossing patterns were hit and miss

Cam Newton ran a lot as Flight said...especially after the hurry-up when trailing..He barely looked down field and took off

[Aggies7]

I will say I have played the Cowboys twice now and heard Gus say two different things about Romo as he is running onto field for first time. Hope all QBs have variations.