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xylocaine · 07-31-2008, 10:46 PM

Found another glitch while playing the demo.

My player was running and fumbled the ball, Shockey picked it up and ran it for a TD. Exciting right?! Said I failed the madden Moment??

The game looks better and I do like the way they are implementing the different camera angles after the play and after breaking the huddle, but During the play I wish the camera would be more dynamic and not stay so zoomed out etc.
Isn't it ironic that every video that EA releases prior to release show upclose action of the game, but when you play the game it's far away? I understand you need some angle for viewing receivers.... but come on, seems EA is taking a easy way out or the engine doesn't allow this.
Anyone know if there will be other camera angles?

I also like the ability for the replay to run in the window on the right while you are selecting your next play but do you have to chose that manually each time? I thought that if I set it on instant replay it would stay on the instant replay tab but I have to set it ever time... LAME! My biggest complaint is the gameplay is really dull and NOT FUN once again. I really wish I could put my finger on it but I just can't figure out why it's not fun.

Like someone else pointed out, fatigue seems to be really over the top. I don't mind this that much and should make for interesting battles online (having to strategically use your bench) but just something to watch for. Guess EA didn't want to leave out fatigue like a couple of years ago LOL.
When subbing out players during the play calling screen it would be nice to have a more interactive feel like photos popping up on the right or the depth chart showing strengths or ratings etc. Also it would be a nice touch to have them jog onto the field or some way to make it feel like you subbed rather than just have the next screen your players breaking huddle with the new player magically there. Even the first Madden on the Genesis 1991 had this... I liked the way you could see your players jogging back to the huddle etc in All Pro 2K8 in the background while you called the play not just hiding the action on the field with playcalling screens etc like EA does. At least they don't do like last year and have a stupid pan of the stadiums during the playcalling screen.
I keep reminding myself when trying to have faith in EA BABY STEPS, BABY STEPS. This game is better than 08 but not revolutionary. If you liked 08 you will love 09. If you disliked 08 I think you will still be luke warm over 09.

I give the Demo a C+ and remain skeptical.

Biggest Positive: Graphics have a more 3-D look and shading is great.
Biggest Negative: Gameplay just seems stale and recycled from 07 and 08. I dare someone to say it's not the exact same gameplay.

07-31-2008, 10:46 PM	#245
xylocaine MVP OVR: 12 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rocky Mount, NC	Re: Madden 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here Found another glitch while playing the demo. My player was running and fumbled the ball, Shockey picked it up and ran it for a TD. Exciting right?! Said I failed the madden Moment?? The game looks better and I do like the way they are implementing the different camera angles after the play and after breaking the huddle, but During the play I wish the camera would be more dynamic and not stay so zoomed out etc. Isn't it ironic that every video that EA releases prior to release show upclose action of the game, but when you play the game it's far away? I understand you need some angle for viewing receivers.... but come on, seems EA is taking a easy way out or the engine doesn't allow this. Anyone know if there will be other camera angles? I also like the ability for the replay to run in the window on the right while you are selecting your next play but do you have to chose that manually each time? I thought that if I set it on instant replay it would stay on the instant replay tab but I have to set it ever time... LAME! My biggest complaint is the gameplay is really dull and NOT FUN once again. I really wish I could put my finger on it but I just can't figure out why it's not fun. Like someone else pointed out, fatigue seems to be really over the top. I don't mind this that much and should make for interesting battles online (having to strategically use your bench) but just something to watch for. Guess EA didn't want to leave out fatigue like a couple of years ago LOL. When subbing out players during the play calling screen it would be nice to have a more interactive feel like photos popping up on the right or the depth chart showing strengths or ratings etc. Also it would be a nice touch to have them jog onto the field or some way to make it feel like you subbed rather than just have the next screen your players breaking huddle with the new player magically there. Even the first Madden on the Genesis 1991 had this... I liked the way you could see your players jogging back to the huddle etc in All Pro 2K8 in the background while you called the play not just hiding the action on the field with playcalling screens etc like EA does. At least they don't do like last year and have a stupid pan of the stadiums during the playcalling screen. I keep reminding myself when trying to have faith in EA BABY STEPS, BABY STEPS. This game is better than 08 but not revolutionary. If you liked 08 you will love 09. If you disliked 08 I think you will still be luke warm over 09. I give the Demo a C+ and remain skeptical. Biggest Positive: Graphics have a more 3-D look and shading is great. Biggest Negative: Gameplay just seems stale and recycled from 07 and 08. I dare someone to say it's not the exact same gameplay. Last edited by xylocaine; 07-31-2008 at 11:00 PM.