Madden NFL 10 Patch #2 Available, Impressions Here (360)

[Guffers]

Re: Madden NFL 10 Patch #2 Available, Impressions Here (360)

I also played with the steelers. Took them online and lost by 2 TDs. I had 0 sacks even when I blitz like 40% of the time in that game. I couldn't get pressure on Favre whatsoever. The blocking seems alot better. It's just one game I played so it's too early to confirm that blocking is tuned.

Yeah 0 sacks for me as well. I was uber frustrated but I'm going to give it 10 games or so before I make up my mind. It just smarts when the CPU is getting to your QB within a few seconds and you can't return the favour!

The AI pass coverage still seemed quite psychic to me. I couldn't get seperation with guys like Ward. Also I gave up two pick sixes in one on one coverage, where my WR went for the over the shoulder catch and the CB just jumped up in front of him for the easy INT. That is one niggle I would dearly love to see fixed.

[CreatineKasey]

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I did some practice mode stuff and I can also confirm the flats being better. Guys really fly to their spot in the flats. The Cover 2 CB's play the flats hard, but still do fall back if no flats threat is present. I bolded this because people were complaining about the cover 2 being too far open. No... it's done right now just like I suspected. So this is to confirm for people that are worried.... it's done right now.

[BroMontana82]

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BlueNGold or anyone else, you said that the CPU doesn't do the all out blitz in situations they shouldn't. Have you seen this over the spam of a few games? Is this with default Coaching Sliders?

[adfletch71]

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Is minus the cpu blocking, give u a better chance for the sack or raising it? Still confused about the CPU settings, is it right or left to make it easier or harder?

[Pappy Knuckles]

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I did some practice mode stuff and I can also confirm the flats being better. Guys really fly to their spot in the flats. The Cover 2 CB's play the flats hard, but still do fall back if no flats threat is present. I bolded this because people were complaining about the cover 2 being too far open. No... it's done right now just like I suspected. So this is to confirm for people that are worried.... it's done right now.

I noticed the bolded part as well. Played two online games this morning and both were great. Didn't seem like anything dramatic was done to the game, but I definitely noticed an improvement. The game just feels a little tighter.

[Hova57]

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i'm on ps3 but i saw the cpu blitz me when a neccessary all out blitzes two i had them coming from the LB , safety and cbs alot of times two of them at the same time, but i don't think its over done

[ChicagoChris]

Re: Madden NFL 10 Patch #2 Available, Impressions Here (360)

The changes are subtle but you will absolutely notice the difference first game. Here is what I noticed (default All Madden):

+ Better o-line blocking: lineman seem to pick up the D players better. I saw some very nice blocking on run plays. Also saw some excellent blitz pickup from my RB.

+ Pass D is tighter: as other have mentioned.
+ CPU QB takes the sack: ex. I played Jax at Mia. I blitzed the CB and he hit Henne. Instead of Henne lame duck throwing it out of the sack animation, he took the sack and fumbled it. Looks WAY more natural.

+ Kick returns seem tighter
+ game plays generally more smooth

Nice patch IMO.

[nickysantoro360]

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Has the thought crossed your mind the awareness for Corners in this game's roster are too low?
Compared to recievers that is...

First of all, you could have made your point without coming across and sounding like an *******.

Second: I'm using the phins receivers, which are pretty much the worst in the game. And the Jets Corners give me a good idea of how a really great CB (Revis) and a more typical starting corner (Sheppard I think) will play those routes.


-Santoro

[DGuinta1]

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How is the end of half AI? Does the CPU run out of bounds for now reason?

[Hooe]

Re: Madden NFL 10 Patch #2 Available, Impressions Here (360)

Does the clock stop on incomplete passes that go out of bounds now?

[Hova57]

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How is the end of half AI? Does the CPU run out of bounds for now reason?

no they fooled me on a screen i thought they were going to run out and he continued on for 25 more yards

[DGuinta1]

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no they fooled me on a screen i thought they were going to run out and he continued on for 25 more yards

Nice! Two of the reasons I haven't played in months.

[mr_president]

Re: Madden NFL 10 Patch #2 Available, Impressions Here (360)

the good:
-suction on the line(and in general) has been greatly reduced
-coverage is better..not great but definitely improved
-game feels smoother
-cut scenes do not cut off the end of plays as much
-ball rotates in replays
-kick returns are more difficult
-clock management by the AI: towards teh end of the half and the end of game the AI will try and work the sidelines. i had a TE catch a pass, run upfield for a few yards and then head out of bounds.
-rush D has been improved
-Ai stays behind center longer even with accelerated clock turned on
-teams appear to play to their strengths
-sliders seem have more of an impact on player performance


the bad:
-still some of the worse player time-warping in existence.
-psychic defenders still exist
-over the shoulder catch still happens to often
-chain gang comes out on plays where the 1st down is unquestionable
-QB slides unnecessarily
-ball carriers still break out of 4 man scrums(i know it's a rugby term but you know what i mean)

[Skyboxer]

Re: Madden NFL 10 Patch #2 Available, Impressions Here (360)

Good deal guys. Thanks for the gameplay impressions. Seems most of the issues I had were addressed and my hopes are high. Can't wait to get home and try it out.

[greenegt]

Re: Madden NFL 10 Patch #2 Available, Impressions Here (360)

Good deal guys. Thanks for the gameplay impressions. Seems most of the issues I had were addressed and my hopes are high. Can't wait to get home and try it out.

I can't wait either! I am so ready to get back into this game and get my Giants franchise going. Thanks for all of the impressions, guys.