Madden 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here

[Scoop 24]

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lol rocket catch was one thing. but it seems like the WR's dont jump at all now. no attempt to catch the ball at it highest peak. hell i threw a fade route to plax he just stood there stuck to ground.

maybe i just need more time

[SoMiss2000]

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Found another glitch while playing the demo.

The glitch hunting begins...sigh. It's a demo people.

[mrcub1221]

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i agree with 3 kings. this game looks and plays amazing to me. i cannot wait to get this game...

[Scottdau]

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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.

you got that all from a demo about the gameplay? I think you might want to wait until the real version comes out. Just a thought?

[SoxFan01605]

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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.

It's not the exact same gameplay. I've noticed many differences, and I'm not picking through it like I know some are. So, I've taken your dare, I guess...what happens now?

[Bgamer90]

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Biggest Negative: Gameplay just seems stale and recycled from 07 and 08. I dare someone to say it's not the exact same gameplay.

I will say it's not the exact same gameplay from 07. How can you when 07 ran in 30 fps?

[Harlemal]

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The glitch hunting begins...sigh. It's a demo people.

Wait until the Game come out is gonna be worst.
What happen to enjoying games for what they were. ITS A GOT DAM GAME. All games have flaws. If you feel you dont want it dont buy. And As low as the economy is you can prob. use that $65.

[NYG_Meth]

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This is VERY odd. I have my 360 hooked up to my widescreen PC monitor. I've never had a single problem. This demo, however, is stretching even FURTHER--- i have black bands at the top and bottom of my screen (widescreen effect) even though my monitor is naturally widescreen. I have no clue why this is happening or how to fix it. Thoughts?

[JMD]

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SHUT THE **** UP.

Why don't you try doing a bit of research yourself? Have you ever heard of google? DB.

[CaptainZombie]

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The glitch hunting begins...sigh. It's a demo people.

You have to be kidding me right, someone has reported glitches based off of a demo? WTF! People are a piece of work.

[TheVinylHippo]

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You can give me a warning, ban me, do whatever the hell you want, but this demo is pure laziness on EA's part.

We're hardcore people and we'll buy it, but if I'm a guy that just said, "What the hell, I'll download this", and I play this demo that wants me to buy this game, I'm not getting this game.

[ab2c4]

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I just played the ps3 demo. I realize it is a demo and not a finished product but overall I wasn't impressed. The game felt totally unlike anything I have played and that isn't always a good thing but might be over time.

The one good thing I have to say is that the graphics are amazing. Simply amazing.

On to the bad. There seemed to be a lot of lag in the controller. I would press buttons 2-3 times for something to execute. Where this was really bad was when I had a receiver wide open, no pressure on Manning, I would press the button and he wouldn't throw the ball! Nothing. A second or two later I was sacked. This happened numerous times.

The players seemed very "light". There just didn't seem to be any weight to them like in NCAA 09 or Madden 09.

I know I had other points to make but I'm really tired and I am gonna call it a night. I am going to play the demo again tommorow as well as try the 360 demo (it might feel different than the ps3 version to me) and over time hopefully my impression of the game will change. This demo is really making me want patch #2 for NCAA 09 to come out fast.

[Radioactiveman]

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[QUOTE=kerosene31;2038557696]I never feel in control in Madden. It is like you just hit the controls and hope the right animation pops up. I can't describe it really. [QUOTE]

I understand what you're saying and I agree completely. It's like the game controls itself and you're left with the feeling that you can't manualy control a player and make a play on the ball. Let alone actually switch to a guy that you're not controling and be in a position to jump and deflect a pass or defend a pass. It's not a problem in the PS2 version(s) of EA's football games.

I feel like EA has sucked the life out of it's football games on next gen. I used to line up the day of a Madden release, I literally have no excitement what so ever to get this game and probably won't.

[ab2c4]

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One other thing I just thought of. Prior to taking a snap, when looking at the play art of the pass routes they seemed very cluttered. Too many times there were 2-3 lines close together and I wasn't sure which line after a while belonged to which receiver.

[ab2c4]

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[QUOTE=Radioactiveman;2038558046][QUOTE=kerosene31;2038557696]I never feel in control in Madden. It is like you just hit the controls and hope the right animation pops up. I can't describe it really.

I understand what you're saying and I agree completely. It's like the game controls itself and you're left with the feeling that you can't manualy control a player and make a play on the ball. Let alone actually switch to a guy that you're not controling and be in a position to jump and deflect a pass or defend a pass. It's not a problem in the PS2 version(s) of EA's football games.

I feel like EA has sucked the life out of it's football games on next gen. I used to line up the day of a Madden release, I literally have no excitement what so ever to get this game and probably won't.

After reading that, that reminded me of another thing. I never really felt like I was in control of my players. Then again, that some what of goes with my point when I said the players felt very "light".