Madden NFL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

[DePounded]

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Overall, I think Ian and the EA Dev team have done a nice job; however, I did notice a few issues from the demo that IMO should be fixed before the game ships.

Game Speed-Deceasing the game speed was the right decision, but I think 10% was a bit too much. I know we have the ability to change it in the final build, but still I think it should be at 5% for online matches.

Line Play-Just like in NCAA, the CPU QBs have WAY too much time in the pocket. This has to be addressed.

Everything else was good.... Presentation and more specifically the post-play cut scenes were awesome! All-Madden appears to finally be challenging again.

[dorismary]

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just played the demo today, gotta say that i'm really a bit dissappointed. compared to college fb the speed of the game should be much faster not much slower. also, is it me or has the graphics taken a step back? I will sat that i was happy to see the improvements to the presentation though.

Im really hoping its just the demo im sure it will get a fresh coat of paint before release , ill check 1 min psn next week also but so far its fun to play and I wanna see how all Qb play .

[Champ24]

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madden 10 is looking scary for me. it has plus but its had these same old issues. there engine just flat out sucks when it comes to recreating the NFL

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Are you going to continue to litter every page of this thread with these dumb videos.

[callmetaternuts]

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I'm definitely enjoying the demo and it has some fantastic features (over the shoulder catches, the presentation, stats, banners, refs etc).

Two things I wanted to point out to Ian and crew, if they read this far.

- When a ball carrier goes into Pro-Tak animation stuff, it seems they slow down significantly. I hit Fitz on a crossing route, and a DB started the Pro-Tak pile up from behind, and rather than keep moving forward, he went from running full sprint to tip toeing along. It seemed his momentum shouldve had him still running forward at a quicker pace

- THere are times on running plays where instead of me seeing the runner go down and then switching to a cut scene, it switches to the cut scene before he hits the ground. Almost like the play is out of my hands so we switch to a different angle.

Overall though, I'm loving it ( 5 min demo on All MAdden if it matters)

[CoHouse2814]

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Are you going to continue to litter every page of this thread with these dumb videos.

no video or posts is dumb. i said whats good about madden and showing the bad about madden. im sure you wrote your impressions already as did me as well so u can add some positive and tell some negatives

[Earl1963]

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It's hard for me to judge this game going by a 5 min demo. I didn't like NCAA10 demo but I like the game. Don't like this demo either. Maybe because it moves way too slow, players are jogging.

[ViciousFoLife]

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Overall, I think Ian and the EA Dev team have done a nice job; however, I did notice a few issues from the demo that IMO should be fixed before the game ships.

Game Speed-Deceasing the game speed was the right decision, but I think 10% was a bit too much. I know we have the ability to change it in the final build, but still I think it should be at 5% for online matches.

Line Play-Just like in NCAA, the CPU QBs have WAY too much time in the pocket. This has to be addressed.

Everything else was good.... Presentation and more specifically the post-play cut scenes were awesome! All-Madden appears to finally be challenging again.

It is at 5% for online matches.

[bukktown]

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I've been getting killed on AllPro difficulty

[countryboy]

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I know I've said it already, but I absolutely love the running game this year, especially with the slowed down speed. Making the subtle cuts/jukes and getting "skinny" to get thru holes is a thing of beauty.

Also just a tip if that, but for those that are struggling with pass rush, use the r-stick and L-stick in unison. I'm trying to figure out how to get across what I mean, but I was Berry for the Cards and I got pressure on Ben by pressing the L-stick to the right(towards the line) and then pressing the r-stick up/left diagonally and the l-stick to the left at the same time away from the line and I was doing a pretty sweet swim move to get around the tackle. I only got to Ben once, but I forced him to step up in the pocket a few times and he tucked and ran once do to pressure.

Hope that made sense.

[DePounded]

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It is at 5% for online matches.

Where did u get this from?

[countryboy]

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One more thing that I just saw, I'm loving the fact that DB's/LB's don't make plays on the ball when they are turned away from it. I just threw a pass to Fitzgerald on a crossing route, but I got fooled thinking Woodley was coming on a blitz, but he didn't. I threw the pass and Woodley was running towards Fitz with his back turned and the ball dropped in over Woodley's head and into Fitz's hands.

So nice to see.

[CoHouse2814]

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I know I've said it already, but I absolutely love the running game this year, especially with the slowed down speed. Making the subtle cuts/jukes and getting "skinny" to get thru holes is a thing of beauty.

Also just a tip if that, but for those that are struggling with pass rush, use the r-stick and L-stick in unison. I'm trying to figure out how to get across what I mean, but I was Berry for the Cards and I got pressure on Ben by pressing the L-stick to the right(towards the line) and then pressing the r-stick up/left diagonally and the l-stick to the left at the same time away from the line and I was doing a pretty sweet swim move to get around the tackle. I only got to Ben once, but I forced him to step up in the pocket a few times and he tucked and ran once do to pressure.

Hope that made sense.

its post like this that makes say "AM I GETTING PUNKED??". im glad u like the running game but i dont see the attraction to it cause the run game IMO is horrible

[ThaShark28_316]

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Its a thread on here that mentions bad run blocking...how is the running game in general? I'll probably d/l the demo tonight, but I wanna know from you guys...

[Triathlete_201]

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- THere are times on running plays where instead of me seeing the runner go down and then switching to a cut scene, it switches to the cut scene before he hits the ground. Almost like the play is out of my hands so we switch to a different angle.

Yeah, I can't stand that when the cut scene strarts before the play looks like it's even done. Like you said, "Almost like the play is out of my hands so we switch to a different angle."

I also don't like on kick returns, it gives you like 1 second to choose the player you want to control before the kick off starts. Same on FG/XP block.


Depounded wrote: "Line Play-Just like in NCAA, the CPU QBs have WAY too much time in the pocket. This has to be addressed."

Agree with this too. D line pressure should be the same for CPU as the human controlled team.

Overall, it's easily the best madden for next gen. Love the graphics and game speed. Can't wait 'til they get a new gameplay and animation engine though.

[AboveTheRim]

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madden 10 is looking scary for me. it has plus but its had these same old issues. there engine just flat out sucks when it comes to recreating the NFL

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This video makes me extremley ANGRY. I have posted 600 times in the last 6 months and not one of those posts were bashing EA, the team or anyone else.

Now I have come to realize that it will be YET ANOTHER year until they can try to make a NFL simulation type game. I am sorry but seeing guys like Troy Polomalu NEVER reacting to the ball being thrown is Totally UNACCEPTABLE in the year 2009.

Yeah, I know and I am totally aware this is just a demo, but COME ON, a problem like that is most likely difficult to fix in a patch.

What is up with Offensive linemen Running around in fregin Circles before they get involved with a Pro-Tak gang tackle. That isnt simulation Football??? That shows me that this game wasnt taken Seriously. 90% of the time I cant run to the outside because a blocker/tight end is running around in circles or running right past their assignment.

I will admit I do LOVE alot of new things added in but seeing stuff in the video above makes all those new features mean nothing.

Im 17, going into college and now I am starting to believe I will be a 26 year old father before EA can reach it to Next-Gen. Im sorry if I offended anyone with this post.