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jpdavis82 · 08-09-2011, 03:38 PM

Game feels a lot smoother than other Madden's have. Similar to NCAA 12 in that regard, but faster overall, maybe a little too fast.

Tackling feels right to me even though it takes time to get used to with the removal of suction tackling. I like hitting and not always hugging players.

The running game seems just about right to me, maybe a little too easy at times.

The passing game seems to be much more difficult this year and has been a frustration and sore spot for me so far. I shouldn't be throwing 4 picks a game and completing 22-30% of my passes with Aaron Rodgers, compared to the 65-75% and zero to at most 2 picks a game I threw in Madden 11. Would like to see this around 55-65% and 1-3 picks a game. WR's also seem to be dropping a lot of passes.

Saw some O-Line/D-line, WR/DB interaction, hope for more in the final build.

Team intros look very good,overhead stadium shot is very accurate with all the little details and looks good. I like the fade in/out between quarters.

Halftime is quick and to the point, I know they scrapped the halftime show to work on it to get it right, but I would like to see some stats or something at halftime.

Cut scenes and replays are hit and miss for me, some look just like what you see on Sunday and some not at all. I'm hoping they have a lot more variety and this is more polished in the final build. From what I have seen in the recent build videos it looks like it will be.

No commentary takes a lot out of the immersion factor, so I think even though it won't be completely new its still going to add a lot with the new lines, lineup overlay commentary, and DPP commentary.

Uniform degradation is great, helmets degrade, players get dirt and paint marks on them, grass stains

Last thing here are some cool "little things" I noticed in my last game, I beat the Bears 10-3 on All Pro.

QB comparison stat overlay

Lined up on 3rd down with 1 min left in the game,Bears crowd was really loud, threw a pass to Jennings which he ran in for a TD, after the score, the crowd was eerily silent, seemed very realistic to me.

Last drive of the game for the bears-Stat overlay showing Jay Cutler has 11 career fourth quarter comebacks

End of game after Cutler incomplete pass on 4th with no time left-showed him frustrated and yelling with Lovie Smith

08-09-2011, 03:38 PM	#271
jpdavis82 All Star OVR: 21 Join Date: Sep 2005	Re: Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360) Game feels a lot smoother than other Madden's have. Similar to NCAA 12 in that regard, but faster overall, maybe a little too fast. Tackling feels right to me even though it takes time to get used to with the removal of suction tackling. I like hitting and not always hugging players. The running game seems just about right to me, maybe a little too easy at times. The passing game seems to be much more difficult this year and has been a frustration and sore spot for me so far. I shouldn't be throwing 4 picks a game and completing 22-30% of my passes with Aaron Rodgers, compared to the 65-75% and zero to at most 2 picks a game I threw in Madden 11. Would like to see this around 55-65% and 1-3 picks a game. WR's also seem to be dropping a lot of passes. Saw some O-Line/D-line, WR/DB interaction, hope for more in the final build. Team intros look very good,overhead stadium shot is very accurate with all the little details and looks good. I like the fade in/out between quarters. Halftime is quick and to the point, I know they scrapped the halftime show to work on it to get it right, but I would like to see some stats or something at halftime. Cut scenes and replays are hit and miss for me, some look just like what you see on Sunday and some not at all. I'm hoping they have a lot more variety and this is more polished in the final build. From what I have seen in the recent build videos it looks like it will be. No commentary takes a lot out of the immersion factor, so I think even though it won't be completely new its still going to add a lot with the new lines, lineup overlay commentary, and DPP commentary. Uniform degradation is great, helmets degrade, players get dirt and paint marks on them, grass stains Last thing here are some cool "little things" I noticed in my last game, I beat the Bears 10-3 on All Pro. QB comparison stat overlay Lined up on 3rd down with 1 min left in the game,Bears crowd was really loud, threw a pass to Jennings which he ran in for a TD, after the score, the crowd was eerily silent, seemed very realistic to me. Last drive of the game for the bears-Stat overlay showing Jay Cutler has 11 career fourth quarter comebacks End of game after Cutler incomplete pass on 4th with no time left-showed him frustrated and yelling with Lovie Smith