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Re: Madden NFL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here
Wow! Where to begin?
First off, I've never been so happy after a loss as I am now. I lost 21-14 to the Cardinals, mostly because of stupid throws and Dansby picking them off. But man what a different feeling!
The animations aren't as bad as I thought. The game speed does take some getting used to, but I can see myself adjusting to it soon. Protak is not as intrusive as I expected. I've seen it occur probably 2 or 3 times during my game.
I had the ball towards the end of the game trailing by 7. I drove the ball all the way to the endzone and couldn't get the ball in. I went for it on 4th and 1, and to my surprise when I tried the sneak I got stuffed. Something that has never happened to me before at the goal line. Amazing! I can't wait to play this game again. It sucks I have to go to work now. Wow."I'll die before I lose, cuz I was born to win."- Drake
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Re: Madden NFL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here
i need to find a way to get the extended demo!!!!Comment
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Re: Madden NFL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here
Very good demo I must say - nothing's radically different IMHO but what was already there has been tweaked - overall I think the in-game experience is much less bland than it was with 09, there's much more personality this year BY FAR.
I don't know if anyone else feels this way, but I love finally being able to run the option...although my only pitch attempt was picked off and returned 20 yards downfield by James Farrior...ouch. Good to see that running the option is very similar to NCAA (albeit with better defensive response).
I wish there were more broadcast overlays, though. But that may be controlled by an option in the settings menu in the full game. The only overlays I saw in my two games of the ARI/PIT demo were about Super Bowl TV ratings, Super Bowl snacking habits, the history of the Cardinals and net punting averages for both punters. Again, maybe more plays of the demo may expose me to more overlay info that I haven't seen before.
"Stars of the Game" is a cool feature that reminds me a lot of what NBC does during games but I haven't seen any defensive players featured on there yet...it's usually the quarterback, halfback and leading receiver.
Another quirk, but the "MVP Performance" at the end of the game seems to never focus on the player it spotlights. It's kinda funny to see Santonio Holmes winning the Player of the Game honors but having Big Ben trotting up to the huddle on-screen. I don't mind it that much since it's EA's first year with real TV presentation, but it's very quirky and something that could be fixed in the future.Owner of URWL CAW WRESTLING: http://www.rantboard.net/Comment
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Re: Madden NFL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here
After my first 5 games of the Giants vs. Cowboys demo:
Some colorful, honest, not too technical impressions. With lots of Similies for extra enthusiasm!
First!!!! I saw some very bad animations, from the start. I witnessed the 'missed INT turn tackle...tackle' from the Jostling vid early, and often. On a kickoff, I saw one player run up the middle, aggressively shove aside two players, get right up on the returner, only to turn and run in the opposite direction. WOW.
On the flip side, on the next kickoff, I believe the same player again aggressively shoved the players aside, got to the returner, but this time made the tackle. Okaaaay.
Check this out: Dude! I saw Eli slip, and nearly fall because of the snow. He thew the ball off balance, and it was intercepted. Niiiiice!!!!! It was so cool to see!
Hold up! On that same interception, by mistake, I pushed the left trigger, and the player did a juke move.....then slowed to a stop. He didn't come to a complete hault, and stop on a dime like in the past, when taking control of a different player. I suppose if I'd pushed the right trigger instead of the left, he'd kept running perfectly. Ian mentioned them fixing it, but this was cool to see! He actually sloooowed down. WOW!
The new kicking system presents a little more of a challenge-I'm cool with that.
I saw some cooool gangtackling!!! 2-man tackles, 3-man tackles!!! No dancing, just realistically piling on, and quickly bringing down the ball carrier.
I'm not a big fan of this Slow gameplay. The ball seems to float a bit, to me. And the players STILL run waaaay too slow, and waaaay too awkward. And when I tried to throw it deep, it took Romo forever to get it up (that's what she said-zing!)-which he never did because he got sacked. But, I think with the game on Normal speed, all will make more sense, to me, and it will be AWESOME!!!!!
The graphics are very good. Not totally "next gen" impressive, but very good for a 2009 football game. What's really impressive to me are the player models. They look a little taller than last years-a very good thing! Maybe it has to do with the default camera-which is really good! Also, they look more varied and accurate, more authentic, and realistic! Plus, the players look, and feel heavy. Cool!
But, where are the big hits?
The sounds are great!! Alot of atmosphere, chit chat, and ambience. The crowd is hype! Well done.
So, aside from the STILL stoic, and zombie-like emotion from the players, does this game make me want to play football (videogame football that is)? The answer is YES! Generally speaking, I saw some good protection, good tackling, good pursuits, good Procedural Awareness, and good effort. The A.I. actually seems more intelligent, and gives more effort. But, the icing is that it does it in a more realistic fashion. The animations aren't nearly where they should be, with the available hardware, but it seems MUCH improved over last year. It has inspired me to pre-order the game, for the larger demo. I must play more than these measley 4 minutes.
All in all, I'm not THAT impressed. But, certainly impressed enough to believe I'll enjoy this game until M11. I don't care about a good foundation being laid out, because this engine is and will always be subpar. But, at least it looks and feels more authentic, and accurate to the NFL. Most importantly, it's FUN!
This Madden feels solid enough, with no Robo QB, superhuman abilities, except for......well, you know, or nasty glitches (such as players running out of bounds with daylight ahead) to worry about, at least. And with the loads of new presentation, it seems this arcadey baby just grew up into a NFL sim badass!
Now, give me Normal speed....and some Sliders!!!!Comment
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Re: Madden NFL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here
well id hate to bump my own question but wtf, can we stick to the impressions please? Dont come in here and say the game sucks, offer your impressions or dont post. your letting real conversations and questions get buried.
On a side note, some of you guys are nuts. PLay the 1 minute demo and you can see a difference from last year. Ive been a ***** on Madden but for the first time I feel like im playing a solid game. Those that cant see it, dont want to see it.Comment
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Re: Madden NFL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here
OK I have only a few complaints that Ian really needs to address here. 1 The force dop back is a killer and after the force drop back the qb move very very slowly up in the pocket like he is wearing cemet shows are something. The QB is lifeless in the pocket and no bounce to his body movement what so ever neither. 2 Why does it seems the AI QB always gets the freaking ball off right as you get to him in a pass rush are something are the AI throws the ball away going down. I was playing on all pro aswell. Sidenote the blocking all pro is still not good. I am sure it has been fixed in the final version. But the pass blocking I mean is horrible still. The run blocking is alot better then last year. I was in wildcat formation and ran a 67 yard draw play with bouldin. But if these issues I talked about would get addressed I would be happy. But the main thing I am hating in the force drap back. It is a killer espically when the AI blitz on me.
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Re: Madden NFL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here
So can we use the gamestop code now for the 5 min qts?Comment
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Re: Madden NFL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here
I have encountered none of these problemsOK I have only a few complaints that Ian really needs to address here. 1 The force dop back is a killer and after the force drop back the qb move very very slowly up in the pocket like he is wearing cemet shows are something. The QB is lifeless in the pocket and no bounce to his body movement what so ever neither. 2 Why does it seems the AI QB always gets the freaking ball off right as you get to him in a pass rush are something are the AI throws the ball away going down. I was playing on all pro aswell. Sidenote the blocking all pro is still not good. I am sure it has been fixed in the final version. But the pass blocking I mean is horrible still. The run blocking is alot better then last year. I was in wildcat formation and ran a 67 yard draw play with bouldin. But if these issues I talked about would get addressed I would be happy. But the main thing I am hating in the force drap back. It is a killer espically when the AI blitz on me.Comment
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I have played around 6-7 games so far and I still haven't been able to attempt a user pick.... Is 'Y' swat now?Comment
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Yeah, the Stars of the game overlay does not stay up as long as it should. It should be default of about 6 seconds at least so we can read the doggone stats, lol.
It's just another one of those things where you can see that the presentation elements were built with the super impatient player in mind. It is disappointing. They've gotta stop doing this. Seriously. That's what clicking 'A' is for.Comment
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