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  • RaychelSnr
    Executive Editor
    • Jan 2007
    • 4846

    #1

    OS Roundtable: Madden NFL 13 Demo Impressions



    The Madden NFL 13 demo is out and our staff has some impressions of this year's Madden to share in our traditional roundtable format. Is Madden going to be worth $60 this year on gameplay and presentation alone? Read on to find out our opinion on the matter.

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  • StrawHat Patriot
    Banned
    • Apr 2012
    • 903

    #2
    This. I agree with everything.

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    • RoundingThird
      Leyenda
      • Aug 2012
      • 3479

      #3
      Re: OS Roundtable: Madden NFL 13 Demo Impressions

      I love it, gameplay is pretty amazing.
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      • cgalligan
        MVP
        • Mar 2005
        • 1680

        #4
        Best Madden ever on SLOW Gamespeed.

        On "normal" its like NFL Blitz.
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        • Darth Aegis
          Lord of Suffering
          • Jul 2012
          • 4171

          #5
          Re: OS Roundtable: Madden NFL 13 Demo Impressions

          Ya i wish it was more polished I just don't know why it took this company so long to put the engine in and perfect it. Hire more people or something I just don't get it year and year out same old song and dance, i can't wait when there's someone next to them taking there shiny dollar away I bet they will be singing a different tune.
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          • CoRRuPTMiND93
            Rookie
            • Jun 2012
            • 36

            #6
            Originally posted by cgalligan
            Best Madden ever on SLOW Gamespeed.

            On "normal" its like NFL Blitz.
            I completely agree with you, SLOW game speed is the way to go

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            • Darth Aegis
              Lord of Suffering
              • Jul 2012
              • 4171

              #7
              Re: OS Roundtable: Madden NFL 13 Demo Impressions

              Originally posted by cgalligan
              Best Madden ever on SLOW Gamespeed.

              On "normal" its like NFL Blitz.
              No kidding!! Has anyone dared to play it on very fast? Your guys prolly move faster then the speed of light
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              • belucheez2
                Banned
                • Dec 2011
                • 352

                #8
                Re: OS Roundtable: Madden NFL 13 Demo Impressions

                Originally posted by Cutler23
                No kidding!! Has anyone dared to play it on very fast? Your guys prolly move faster then the speed of light
                Impossible.



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                • GiantBlue76
                  Banned
                  • Jun 2007
                  • 3301

                  #9
                  Very nice roundtable guys. Very fair and spot on IMHO.

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                  • Td1984
                    Pro
                    • Aug 2010
                    • 560

                    #10
                    Re: OS Roundtable: Madden NFL 13 Demo Impressions

                    I liked the gameplay. I could actually pass effectively on a consistent basis (unlike on NCAA), though when it came to running, I had to run to the outside to consistently pick up yards when I played with the Giants (with the Seahawks, Beast Mode had no such problems against the 'Skins).

                    When it comes to game speed, I've always gone with "Normal" which has been good enough for me. I'll give "Slow" a shot to see what all the fuss is about.
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                    • StrawHat Patriot
                      Banned
                      • Apr 2012
                      • 903

                      #11
                      Re: OS Roundtable: Madden NFL 13 Demo Impressions

                      I don't know, Slow did NOTHING to make the game that better, as the other flaws I found in the game are deal breaking IMO.

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                      • roadman
                        *ll St*r
                        • Aug 2003
                        • 26431

                        #12
                        For me, we all knew what to expect based on the podcast. We were told on June 4th no overhauling of OL/DL, no player momentum, etc...

                        I ripped pretty hard on the tackling in the demo, but based on the retail builds I'm seeing, tacking is much improved from the demo.

                        I find it easier to grade what is in a game vs what not in, especially if I knew some things didn't make it in.

                        That's just me, though.

                        Same thing with a movie, I critique what's in the film, not the cutting room floor.

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                        • jmik58
                          Staff Writer
                          • Jan 2008
                          • 2404

                          #13
                          Great opinions as always guys. I also agree with some of the comments pointing out the benefit of playing on "slow" speed. I've really enjoyed All-Pro on slow with the demo. While there are odd things that occur physics-wise, the player movements and interaction are solid during actual gameplay. I think the total control passing and reprogrammed "psychic pass defenders" adjustment has made a huge improvement as well.

                          I haven't owned Madden for several years and just bought Madden 12 a month ago so I had something to compare the demo to. I'm seeing much bigger changes for the reasons I mentioned above. Also, I feel like slow speed and the new physics engine have improved the skating issue. Players feel heavier to me than they do in Madden 12. I also dropped the speed threshold down to around 5/10 and I really am enjoying the demo.

                          I think perspective has a lot to do with it. For someone that hasn't forked over cash on Madden in a while I'm excited to get it on day one. I'm a gameplay guy and I felt like the demo presented player movement, CPU AI, and other aspects as well or better than any football video game I've ever played. I didn't feel like the computer was cheating me out of anything. The results seemed pretty fluid/dynamic on each play.

                          My excitement is tempered, but I'm genuinely looking forward to the full game.

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                          • DirtyJerz32
                            Darkness!!!
                            • Aug 2007
                            • 7626

                            #14
                            I love the demo and that's all that matters. I know one thing, Fifa 12 had the same crazy animation issues when it went to the IE type of feature as well and we all know how that panned out. It was the greatest Fifa to date.
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                            • wat3
                              Rookie
                              • Nov 2011
                              • 89

                              #15
                              I'm sorry but this game is going to be a hot mess. It's so wacky, I'm not sure how anyone can consider this a football game. It's like Madden 12 with new and added problems. Never once did I feel like I was playing a football simulation video game. It just feels cartoony and the menu music reminds me of college football. I don't know what they tried to do this year but they should have waited for next gen consoles to release the infinity engine. EA is really pressing their luck. I don't know if they just want to see how many people actually buy this faulty game or if they were actually satisfied in the product. Whatever the case, I feel bad for the parents, kids, madden fanatics, and NFL hunger fans that purchase this game. It's horrid.

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