Madden NFL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

[Bgamer90]

Re: Madden NFL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

This isn't a buy to me if this is the game speed. WTF is up with the throwing? This is unplayable like that for me. Everything is a slow floater. Brutal.

There will be a speed slider (but really, imo the speed is perfect though I can see casual fans not liking it).

Anyways, some more impressions...

*Really like how the WR's don't automatically move to get the ball (a la madden 09). They actually move at a realistic pace and don't get a speed burst all of a sudden to get the ball.

*Jukes/Spins have been improved and feel very natural. Very reminiscent of last gen.

*The game is definitely harder. I still haven't won a game yet (came close a few times though). Whatever difficulty level you usually play madden on you'll probably would want to take it down a one setting in madden 10.

*There's a whole bunch of new animations that make the game feel new/fresh.

*The game is very balanced. The AI will mess up. For example, the game was tied 17-17 in the 4 qtr. The CPU went to kick a FG that was 40 yards. I thought it was going to go in but it didn't (though I lost in OT). It's nice to see that since in madden 09 they would never miss a field goal.

*No more suction sacking!!! Yesss... lol. I also really like the pressure rumble feature. NCAA 10 has it but it feels better in Madden 10 since you can feel the direction.

*When the CPU did a fake punt, the camera was still set up in the kicking view. Don't know if that was intentional but it was pretty interesting.

*Some of the cutscenes can go overboard, in particular the ones where the refs decide whether or not a play is a TD since you can sometimes tell whether it is or not yourself (in some cases it's not even close to the point in which it has to be questioned).

*Pro Tak animations are great but I was expecting more control. It sometimes feel as if you are stuck. Nothing really major but yeah... just something I thought would have more control.


Overall I'm really liking the game. Going to download the 1 minute demo just to see how the game plays in the snow.

[stateprop]

Re: Madden NFL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

Just played the regular demo not the pre-order. Im impress to a extent. The O-line vs D-Line Interaction is nice to me im feeling it. People here complain about the blitz, i blitz Romo 4 times and i got him twice playing All-Madden by the way. Oh man i was Eli and i got rock my Ware but got the ball out in time for Jacobs to catch on a screen pass. That animation was nuts.

The Qb drop back feel natural to me even though it play on slow speed. Im trying to a RC but i havent done it yet trying though, just want to see if its in there. Havent really seeing any super jumps by LB and DB yet.

Going to play one more time too see if i catch any RC animation and super jumps by LB and DB. I havent feel this excited about madden since 05.

[MAzing87]

Re: Madden NFL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

I hope someone uploads the gamestop demo into zip file form on to the internet

I was just getting ready to say that too. I'm waiting to see a vid some time today.

[mikeacard]

Re: Madden NFL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

just finished my first game on the demo. i used the steelers and won 17-6. the cardinals dominated the first half but could only manage the two field goals. after trailing at the half 6-3 i got my **** together and put up two td drives. this is the first madden on 360 that feels playable to me. i will list what i thought was good and what i think needs help.

The GOOD:
1. graphics are really good.
2.the animations are much improved, much more variety.
3. i like the gamespeed. it could be a touch faster for my taste but the speed slider will let me tune that to my liking when the real game comes out.
4. qbs being hit as they throw and still being able to make a decent pass, or a high wobbily interception waiting to happen.
5. the cpu went deep! first play on the demo warner hooked up with boldin for 20 yards. second play they hooked up for 25. very nice to see that.
6. the running game will make an appearance on both the good and the bad lists. the good is that the new juke cuts are excellent. with the slowed down speed you can really take a second find the hole and make a hard cut into the hole. it actually makes the 3-4 yard carries feel good because you need to work for them now. no more running straight ahead and waiting for a tackle animation to gain you the yards.
7. the cpu doesn't always know your play anymore! i only noticed this once but it was nice to see. i was on the 4 and came out in an ace formation. the cards came out in their goalline set. i had a run on so i formation audibled to a pa pass and much to my surprise the cardinals did not audible to a 4-3 or anything like that. this is huge to me! it really took away from the game when i could audible from pass to run multiple times and watch the cpu change their defense to stop what i wanted to run each time.

one general thing that just looked really cool was one play i tried to go deep to holmes but got hit as i threw. the ball went straight up in the air and was only going to go about 5 yards past the LOS willie parker happened to be in the area and he found the ball and got himself under it with a beautiful catch animation that just looked so realistic i couldn't get over it. but seeing a nothing play turn into a 15 yard gain is great and something i would expect to see occasionally in the nfl.

The Bad:
1. the running game makes its appearance on the bad list because the blocking logic is still inconsistent. it is especially noticeable on outside runs. i had one play with parker running to the outside and the guard and tackle pulling to lead block. the first problem is that one of the two lineman went to pull and then got stuck in a blocking animation with the downlineman that starts the play off on the wrong foot as i now have one less blocker leading me than i should. next the other lineman gets out in front and has his choice of two guys to block. instead he turns around and goes to block someone behind the play! not acceptable at all.
2. i know the running animation gets beat to death, but it sticks out like a sore thumb with the slow game speed. when i player is running by himself say on the start of a kickoff they just look like they are moving with no sense of urgency.
3. interceptions being dropped. both sides dropped a pass or two that should have easily been a int. maybe they nurfed the ints for the demo, i have no idea. but now that those crazy no look warp ints are gone i feel like the passes that actually hit defenders in the hands should have a higher int rate.
4. maybe it was because i was playing the cards but it felt like they never tried to get the run game going at all. they probably only ran 4-5 running plays the entire game.

well thats my initial impression of the demo. i am glad to see that madden is finally playable for me on 360. i am looking forward to the final release.

[Tully]

Re: Madden NFL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

Five actually...very slow, slow, normal, fast, very fast...

Thats good to know. Because its hard to see how anyone can get enjoyment out of the way it is in this demo. Which would probably be even worst online.

[norman bates]

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LOL at the user running out the pocket on every play.

[65South]

Re: ***Official Madden NFL 10 Demo Impressions Thread***

Coming from someone who hasn't purchased Madden since 2005 on PS2 (didn't enjoy any of the next gen offerings), I have come away very impressed after playing the extended demo. I've purchased NCAA each of the past three years and have NCAA 10 so that is my base of comparison.

The first thing I immediately notice in gameplay is the game speed. I'm not for sure how Maddenites feel about the slower gameplay, but I'm absolutely loving it! You can find and hit holes in the run game and I actually feel like I am in control. Catching (amazing over the shoulder grabs WHILE tracking the ball) as well as passing seem sooo much more realistic in comparison, unlike NCAA where I always feel pressured or rushed to make plays. It just feels like Madden allows you to play football and not a game within the game, if that makes sense.

I think the graphics go without say. The level of presentation upgrade from NCAA is just, just, I can't even explain it. The different cut scenes, the animations, the crowd, you name it, is on a whole 'nother level. When I had Chris Wells get injured in the first quarter, you could see him grimacing and it was so detailed in how he interacted with the trainers when they came out to check him. I see Roethlisberger on the phone after a scoring drive; teams heading into the tunnel at the half (although they were majorly covered up by the halftime overlay); Warner on the phone just after the half in preparation for the opening drive; fly overs; team entrances with tunnel inflatables and smoke -- the whole nine....just great! Although, I do wonder if the entrances are just for the Superbowl, or if those will be included in regular season games too. Finally, there was no commentary, but I'll chalk that up to being a demo build.

I've read through all the pages in this thread and no one has mentioned the subs. That could be because this was a feature in previous versions of the game, but coming from NCAA (absolutely no formation subs) this is amazing to me! While on defense I notice that Pago Togafau is turning yellow as all get out. I hit the RB to go to subs, select him in the formation screen and can immediately choose another player to give him a breather!! Again, sorry if that was in previous versions but to a NCAA gamer this is HUGE.

Now if you're a hardcore Madden player then you may or may not be blown away at first glance, but as someone who has primarily played the NCAA series, I'm astounded. With that, there may be some gameplay issues still in existence; suction blocking, rocket catch, to name a few which I've read in here, but I'll leave that to the hardcore folks because I'm just not that well versed in the series to be able to pick that stuff out.

All in all, after playing the demo I must say that I'm glad Gamestop gave me that $40 trade in promo card when purchasing NCAA, because the Madden team (Ian and company) just might have got back another fan of the series.

[ScoobySnax]

Re: Madden NFL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

You are right. People think that when they control a linemen, they expect to get a sack every time they decide to go after the QB. I'm glad that the pass protection is stronger! I hope this translate the same way for online!

I hope this is the case too. Especially with manual rushes.

[RGiles36]

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Thats good to know. Because its hard to see how anyone can get enjoyment out of the way it is in this demo. Which would probably be even worst online.

Ian already said the default speed for online would be faster . Follow along my friend...

[Kayotick]

Re: Madden NFL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

The ref just made a ruling on a play and he sounded like GOD.

Have you spoken to GOD lately?

[Moegames]

Re: Madden NFL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

Gameplay should be greater than presentation. I hit a on presentation. BETTER GAME PLAY DAMNIT.

wrong..i strongly disagree..both presentation and gameplay are equally important...problem is, madden never had presentation, period... and guess what..now it does

Hell i just played a game of NCAA online..and after playing the demo of madden for a good two hours..i felt like i was playing a game of dead football with NCAA..presentation makes a HUGE difference and it clearly shows..i understand its not for everyone..but the majority would much rather have it...then nothing at all

And who ever said they have already seen all the cut scenes..thats a damn lie..wanna know why? Because ian said there are over a 100 different cutscenes and variations..i dont think the demo has it all, infact i bet my last dollar on it..its not rocket science to understand that a demo is missing things

[SageInfinite]

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Xxplosive says you are credible and thats one of my people so I might consider purchasing Madden 10

I don't know man I don't get hung up on alot of the things people here get hung up on, so I can only speak for myself. I enjoy NCAA 10 but this demo is much better than NCAA's retail imo. The only thing I might have to do is play with up the game speed. Other than that I;m loving the gameplay. Still have some presentation issues but this demo is way better than 09 already.

[rckabillyRaider]

Re: Madden NFL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

The game speed is perfect now.

[Bgamer90]

Re: Madden NFL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

Thats good to know. Because its hard to see how anyone can get enjoyment out of the way it is in this demo. Which would probably be even worst online.

Really? You don't like the speed?

I honestly like it becuase it creates an all new feel. The game feels less like a football video game and more like football. But yeah.. everything is cool since there's a slider. Also online is set to be 5% faster than offline games probably so that the slower gameplay won't become too slow due to lag.

[Football4Natic]

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What a great play

I am now using the steelers and with the ball at the cards 10 yard line i am about to get hit and the ball flutters out like in ncaa while being hit and dragged down

Heath Miller is there to grab the flutter with nobody around him and runs towards the endzone..he is gang tackled by 4 defenders and i am chopping at the 2 yard line to get in and the left guard comes over and pushes the pile a bit and i get in...LOL