Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

[bad_philanthropy]

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Really enjoying the gameplay and animations on slow speed. Gameplay will need some slider tweaks, but overall this is the most positive feeling I've had about a football game demo in years.

Visually it's a step up from NCAA during regular gameplay. Colors are spot on.

Also impressed by uniform degradation this year. Grass stains looks good, but also having field paint, dirt on player's arms and legs, and paint scuffs the color of the opposing teams' helmets on your players lids are nice flourishes.

[DGuinta1]

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Liking slow speed the best so far.

[bpac55]

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Am I supposed to not have any commentary?

[mrclutch]

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I'm still not seeing the QB's take off and run.

Clay Mathews is the fastest defensive player I have ever seen in a Video Game. Unbelievable how fast he covers ground.

Punt blocking isn't right as others have stated.

[DGuinta1]

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I am enjoying the on field sounds so much, that I am not missing the commentary if there was any. Wow.

[jp7588]

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Quick impressions from a game and a half:

-Had a lot of success passing with rodgers in game one. Felt natural. I was something like 9-12 93 yds and 1 td. Cutler was inconsistent throwing the ball after I got a little pressure on him which was nice. One problem though was he took off running too often and had way too much success.

-Didn't have much of a chance to run it but I liked what I saw. Realistic averages from both sides.

-Maybe it's me, but game speed is a little fast for my liking. It just looks and feels kinda twitchy and hyper to me. That probably contributed to the success of the qb runs. Jay Cutler shouldn't be running in a straight line for 20 yards untouched.

-Rushing the passer with Matthews felt pretty sweet.

-The first half of my second game felt way different from the first game. I couldn't generate any offense with GB. Chicago was getting a consistent pass rush, Rodgers was missing throws, receivers were dropping balls, and I couldn't get Ryan Grant going. None of that was a problem in game 1. Chicago's offense was tearing it up as well and I went into the half fortunate to be down 13-0. DPP? I dunno, but I thought it was kinda cool.

[tha_show256]

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I have to say I am loving the demo!! I can't wait for the actual game after playing the demo for a bit! Lighting is awesome, graphics are fantastic, gameplay feels good, presentation is freakin' nice! This is what Madden should feel like! LOL, sorry about all the ! marks, but I am pretty pleased with this demo thus far.

[WildeCane]

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After rushing for a td, a way too speedy aaron rodgers did his championship belt celbration. Thought that was pretty cool. Also after i missed a long field goal there was this weird camera angle. Devin hester started to return the short kick and all of a sudden the camera switched and i had 7 guys in his face...

[TMJOHNS18]

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Really enjoying the presentation and new kicking system. Wish they would just get rid of the classic view because kicking is actually going to be something you have to at least give some effort in this year.

Interceptions seem easy, not done with the 4th and Tillman has 3 picks and Wright has another. Camera is a bit far out on offense and replays are short.

Can't wait till retail! Favorite play so far was me blitzing Urlacher off the side and even though I didn't get to Rodgers he when Peppers nailed Rodgers Urlacher led with his shoulder to ensure the sack when they were half way to the ground.


Oh, and MADDEN's grass destroys NCAA's grass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!

[DGuinta1]

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I enjoyed playing my first game as the Bears. Always go with the underdog first. Pretty stout if they play their game of ball.

Kicking is tough and a well added/needed addition.

[The 24th Letter]

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Hopefully its not b/c im playing on default....but it seems like pass rushing is back...got 2 sacks my first game...

[at23steelers]

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- I like the conservative / aggressive gameplan options
- The new camera I had to get used to. It's higher than it was before; not sure if this is different in every stadium
- The crowd needs to be louder
- WR engaged with defender instead of trying to catch the ball.
- A lot of drops / fumbles due to huge hits.
- New cut scenes / stat overlays are awesome!!
- Graphics are decent.
- Rodgers was too fast in the open field
- Replays cut off start of plays
- Strategy pad is still annoying to use!! NCAA much better in this respect.
- Pass Trajectory seems improved
- Cutler started rushing his throws after getting pressure on him

Overall, definitely has a much different feel than NCAA IMO. You feel more connected to the game and much better presentation / graphics. It said I got 3 madden cards you can use in retail game at the end or something; I assume it's from calling a hot route.

[IStillDoWhatIDo]

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Played a half before work as the Bears, on whatever the default settings are.

Highlight: Stiff ARM is BACK!!!!
Lowlight: "It's Madden." If you like Madden, it should be fine, if not, don't buy it. We've all been through this. Madden is the same each year, just hopefully with less BS than the prior year.

Impressions:
-presentation is par. Picky, but the cars driving on the street outside of soldier field looked cheesey. All the same size; like little toy tracks. The stadium view is ok, but it doesn't get me off as it appears to for some of you.
-the game is awkward without commentary.
-game speed is fast, boarder line arcade. Players get huge gains quickly and animations cover long distances.
-I had great success running the football with Matt forte
-I had two LB interceptions when I went into zone, by the same player on consecutive drives.
-I liked the fact that defensive players didn't drop obvious interceptions, as they do constantly on today's Madden.

I didn't see anything glaringly horrible or great. I've already bought the game. I'm a sucker for $20 off deals

I just wanna say though, that Aaron Rogers and jay cutler are probably the 3rd and 4th fastest QBs in real life, of those who play. Vick, Young, Rogers, Cutler, and McCoy. Not counting cam, and tebow. They're fast because the overall game speed is too fast.
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[Inapprope]

Haven't played Madden since the winter after 10 came out and was only able to squeeze in a half before work. The game feels significantly different, for the better. Also, I seem to remember 5% of the controls. I love the tackling as that was my biggest gripe with 10. I made a nice seam pass for what seemed like the first time ever. I'm excited to get home and put more time in on it so I can get back in the groove before the full game comes out.

[R0M0mentum09]

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