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

[Johns Jets]

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Actually, that was really smart of the AI to continue abusing your pass defense like that. I'd be really annoyed to see an opposing cpu QB be perfect and then abandon the passing game for running plays.

Yeah, that's certainly one way to look at it and I agree in principle but I was a bit worried that there was nothing I could do to stop him, on all-pro too. I don't mind this kind of things happening a bit but everything I tried he seemed to find the perfect get out for, blitzes, zone, man, everything. You'd have thought at least one of those attempts might have been off.

I realise that GB are obviously the best team in the game and the Bears aren't and also that I'm new to the game and all that stuff but if you'd have seen it you'd have also thought it was getting a bit silly after a while.

[Tyrant8RDFL]

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Here is my 3rd impression, and yes it has changed.

I mentioned that the game just did not feel right. Controls felt off, and animations looked sloppy. I just could not get into it.

Well I discovered why, and this may even help others, as a matter of fact it will.

I bought a Vizio 42" 3D TV, and have been experiencing HDTV game lag. I noticed it big time on black ops, but not really on my other titles. Well that is what I thought

I have been researching so many articles in reference to this issue, and all pretty much mentioned what I have tried already. Well thank God as I was just about to give up one article nailed it, and has brought glory back to my gaming world.

Not to drag this on any further. I had to match what the games resolution was made for ,and have the XBOX at the same setting, and that is 720p. Man that made a huge difference. Now I'm back at beasting in COD , and Madden played very fluid.

Now I see what others have mentioned, and I'm enjoying the demo much more.

Anyone having HDTV lag please give what I mentioned a shot. It really helped me out.

[thor-17]

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I saw a couple of cool litle details in the demo last night. I'm playing as GB, I'm running an out route/ streak combo. I threw to the out route guy, and as my wr turned upfield, my streak wr turned into a blocker and cut off the cb, freeing me for a TD.

Next, I intercepted Cutler(big suprize-), and I turned to run it the other way. A CHI wr, I think it was Knox, jumped on my back and tried twice to rip the ball out as I was being tackled. I had to watch the repaly to be sure.

It's not perfect, but it feels alot better than the past few years editions.

[BashFlang]

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzIUbhcV3zQ

Thats my demo impressions, taking advantage of that HD PVR!

I haven't done madden since 09 but this demo got me hyped and I pre-ordered right after I played it

[MizzouRah]

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Yes. I played a game in which I couldn't stop Forte to save my life, especially in the second half.

Well that's VERY encouraging.

[SageWonder]

Has anyone played a game where the CPU had a rushing attack?

Yes, with Aaron Rodgers lol

Posted using the power of knowledge.

[Equinox831]

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Is it just me, or is this game pretty difficult? I've played maybe 10 or so games and I've won 3 with the Bears..

[bakesalee]

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OK I haven't had a truly fun, heart-racing experience with Madden since around 2003 on the PS2, so you can take my impressions with a grain of salt if you're a hardcore Madden fanatic that buys this every year.

Strengths:
-Graphics are nice

Weaknesses:
-Ball physics look so outdated. This is especially apparent during kickoffs.
-Player movement is archaic. Especially compared to other brand football titles released on Xbox 360.
-Players don't seem to have any momentum. This gives the overall experience a haphazard feel.
-No way to throw a lob vs. bullet pass?
-Receivers don't jump to catch passes? This adds to the "haphazard" experience. Is he going to get catch it? Who cares?

[maxwell8]

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Anyone get the coin flip to land tails up? I have played about 10 games and every time the coin toss comes up heads.

[jayhawkblue]

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Kind of a minor thing, but I really like that they have a variety in cleats this year. Looks like they even have cleats that some of the real life counterparts wear, like Aaron Rodgers.

[babythug23]

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Had some time with the demo. When i 1st posted in this thread is didn't like the game to much after 1 game. Played bout 15 games or so put speed on VERY SLOW. Still seems a lil to fast even for very slow.Still has that madden feel to it some like it some don't. I want something all new but that being said

The game got better the more i played it! Its better then the other madden on this gen. Looks great,GAMEplay is getting better slowly. For a Madden game it is alright its something we should have got 3 or 4 years ago. Still don't know if i will buy it. I might if i get tired of 2k5 and want something differnet. For a madden game its better......

[JaZart]

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It's better than any other Madden this gen but still doesn't touch any last gen football title. Honestly I've given up hope of madden reaching the level of '05 this gen. Same problems that can't/won't be fixed until the game's engine is replaced completely. I wouldn't have a problem with the game having canned animations if they weren't so limited and robotic that it causes morphing/suction/warping etc. Probably wont be until the next gen of consoles until EA decides to use a new engine for their football games. Hopefully that'll be in the next 2-3 years. Until then I expect nothing but a new gameplay gimmick, couple new animations, and a few touch ups....

[rich7sena]

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I've been playing the demo quite a bit since it debuted Tuesday and I'm very impressed in the game on the field this year.

Positives:

-The lack of suction on tackles makes the game feel more fluid and makes finding the hole feel more authentic.

-Hits and tackles, though a bit too ferocious, look better and feel better this year.

-Dynamic Player performance is a great feature and it definitely adds to the chess match on the field.

-Punt, Kick blocks are more likely to happen this year.

-Gameflow is improved

-Graphics look phenomenal, noticeably better than last year.

-Presentation and attention to detail (camera work, player models, texures, etc.) is superb.

-Despite what people have been saying, quarterback speed is spot on.

-Kicking is much improved from a gauge and camera standpoint.

-All-Madden difficulty almost a perfect representation of simulation difficulty (CPU running back still breaks a bit too many tackles).


Negatives

-Sometimes punt coverage is good, sometimes it completely is off.

-User control is still a must to compete in All-Madden. Receivers don't go for the ball on fades, streaks, etc. Players run significantly faster on defense when controlled by user.

-Timing routes still hit or miss.

-Still some semblance of being able to cheese your way to victory if you choose to play that way.

-Players forced to be greeted by cover boy Peyton Hillis in the main menu. Favorite team feature probably will not have returned, would be awesome.


All in all, I can't wait to get this game.

[theycallmeryan]

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The demo is amazing, I think the full game could be 2K5 good.

[MiNiDiTkA]

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While I think the tackling is much improved I still think it needs a little work in better representing the fight/struggle between offensive/defensive player. Here's a vid of M12 and APF 2K8 to illustrate my point. IMHO 2K8 does a bit better job of showing the struggle, that fight for that extra inch that hopefully Ea can improve upon next yr. One things for sure though and that's how fantastic M12 looks this yr

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