Madden NFL 13 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (360, PS3)

[MaddenSaints]

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I am impressed. Still a few things which need polishing off but hopefully they will be done in time for the actual release. Believe me or not but I started my first game as NYG against the 49ers. I loss the toss so I kicked to them. They caught the ball and began running, I hit them and they fumbled and I ran it back for a TD. First play but it was called back . They resumed play and there first play of the game I picked them off. In fact I picked off alex smith 5 times in the game! I had it on all pro before I go onto All Madden just to get a feel for the game. If you do not believe me then here are the stats.

http://imgur.com/e4aPM

Overall I think it is great. I can not wait to get a proper career started and play other teams.

[WildFan22]

re: Madden NFL 13 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here *(PS3 Vers. Online)*

Pros-
Grapics are great
much improved commentary
Infinity engine really does make a difference to the feel of the game

Cons-
Infinity seems to favor the offense so far
commentary is vague
new physics make for some awkward tripping and squirming after the play

[BTownSlinger]

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Thanks for the info.

[MaddenSaints]

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Love everything so far, but the kicking isn't right. For some reason it wont do anything when i move the RS until i move it up/down 4-5 times, i know its not my controller. Anyone else having this issue?

The kicking is fine for me?

[DukeC]

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So glad they decided to go back to the RS kicking instead of the button.

Meh. I don't like that. It seems like dudes will have an easier time blocking FG's and XP's now. At least with the button you could draw them off-side

[wheelman990]

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Hit the right trigger and the camera will zoom back in.

Thanks, but I meant even after it is zoomed back in. I really liked Madden 10's standard cam. It was closer pre snap. I think it takes away from the feel of football when the cam is up at sky level even before the ball is snapped. I know everyones different, but for me its a real turn off. I am really hoping for a great Zoom cam. Sad to see it didn't make the demo again.

[BobRichards91]

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Glad they removed nanos (potentially). I might have a fighters chance online now. With them, it's such an unfair cheeseball fest

[StrawHat Patriot]

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The engine doesn't good when watching it. I know it's "physics you can feel" but the tackles don't even make sense sometimes when looking it at.

[BobRichards91]

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Love how they trip over each other after plays end. It doesn't look pretty, but it's hilarious


First TD!! RG III rushing for 12 yards!

[slick589]

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No more surprise onside kicks?

[DaveDQ]

re: Madden NFL 13 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here *(PS3 Vers. Online)*

I like what the infinity engine brings, but the game is still too jittery. To me this is Madden's signature flaw, if that can be said. Players have very little natural movement. Even with the new physics, the weird cases of quick stopping and then jittery movement takes away from any natural feeling. I feel like the players are too small in view. I understand the need to get all players visible in a play, but they still seem too small in comparison to the actual field. This is another Madden "look" that has been an issue for me. when you couple that with the jittery movement, the sense of realism is taken down several notches.

The commentary in the game once again leaves much to be desired. Two examples, on one big pass play the Moss pulled in, Jim Nantz is slowly talking about how Moss pulled it in for the catch (something about a rolling catch etc.) Meanwhile, Moss is in full stride as he heads towards the endzone. It isn't until he gets in the endzone that Nantz picks up the excitement and says, "Touchdown, 49ers." From the catch to the endzone, there should have been a level of excitement to compliment what was actually happening. On another play, I went for it on 4th and inches, got the first down and Nantz goes on to talk about how that was a risky call that will now turn the ball over. I clearly made the first down and had a new set of downs while Nantz is going on about how I missed the 4th and inches.

The replays are very awkward, starting midway through the play with various angles that are often too zoomed in. It would be nice to see the replay from the snap. There's also nothing said in the color commentary when a slow motion replay is happening. This would be a great time for Simms to compliment the play or critique it.

Overall I am pleased with the new engine. That's what I was looking for in the demo. But, Madden still needs a soul. It just lacks the excitement level that football should bring in presentation and gameplay. It seems to me that every year they redo the presentation elements but just can't hit the high note and deliver exciting things like commentary talking about stats and talking in between plays. Even the injuries are so scattered. A player will be on the field, laying there while other players do that often used animation of skipping away to the side. Then in an instant the player is being carted off.

Everything seems so displaced on the field, and the commentary, even with new voices is not feeling like it's part of the action.

[metalmungar]

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I actually enjoyed this demo very much. Feeling the physics and new animations have been improved imo. But sadly i did not see T.O. on the Seahawks which makes me wonder if we'll have to wait for a roster update from EA after its release. but it could just be the fact that EA has to submit there demo to the game providers a week early before its actually released just like in the store they actually carry the game a week in advance but cant release it. I remember worrking at EB games and Sunrise records and being able to snag a game or album before its release then watching game director videos saying oh its still a work in progress when im holding the finished product in my hand lol But overall i will be buying this game cuz i feel it is 100% better than Madden 12.

[TheKingOfVa]

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I really like how the passing system feels, real smooth and more natural.

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

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I actually enjoyed this demo very much. Feeling the physics and new animations have been improved imo. But sadly i did not see T.O. on the Seahawks which makes me wonder if we'll have to wait for a roster update from EA after its release. but it could just be the fact that EA has to submit there demo to the game providers a week early before its actually released just like in the store they actually carry the game a week in advance but cant release it. I remember worrking at EB games and Sunrise records and being able to snag a game or album before its release then watching game director videos saying oh its still a work in progress when im holding the finished product in my hand lol But overall i will be buying this game cuz i feel it is 100% better than Madden 12.

You thought TO would be on Seattle in the demo when he just signed like a week or two ago?

Edit: Out of work in 2 hours and then I'll start diving into some impressions. Kinda worried about how much I'll play NCAA after reading these impressions though, which I guess is probably a good thing lol

[D.S.T.X.B.]

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I just finished one game with the game speed on slow. I tried normal for a couple plays..didn't like it. No changes to the sliders.

What I like:
- Presentation and commentary.
- The crowd noise and reactions are better.
- Double team blocking does occur. Or atleast it did for me.
- Infinity Engine is pretty good. Minus the silliness after the play is over.

What I don't like:
- Running animations are still horrid. Madden 10 was a good foundation.
- Player models. Eli Manning is huge lol

Overall, I'm enjoying it. Going to try some sliders and see how I like it now.