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

[TNT713]

Here's an excerpt from a review I posted at my site... I think you guys might like some it.

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Details: A+++ Aaron Rodgers looking out of the corner of his eye. Talk about polish. This is where the Madden NFL 12 Demo makes the most waves, for the first time in my memory Madden may be as interesting to watch as it is to play. The broadcast camera angles look like nice, but it’s the action between plays that caught my eye. . Player’s eyes move making the player models look lifelike and interact in lifelike ways right down to the facial expression. Greg Jennings smiles after a big gain on a slant-n-go, quarterbacks look angry when the coach tries to counsel them on the bench after INTs, and the look of PAIN as Jay Cutler taking an **** shot to the ribs. Late in games, there are divots in the field and grass stains on uniforms. Although Madden has had grass stains and degradation before, it was nothing like this. Arms accumulate scratches (can we get some lotion please?), helmets get scratches, and the stains look like the kind I used to make in the yard as a kid. Most impressive were the player models… Not to bring them back up, but they are really that impressive. Not only do the players look similar to their real life counterparts, these dudes have the same human imperfections. Apparently some players had an early morning photo shoot; many have baggy eyes and scraggly beards. Just like the real coaches and players. Details are so specific and accurately reflected that Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy has the small bump low on his right cheek. Even coaches have their real life counterpart's imperfections.

For the full article, go to TNT713's Review of the Madden NFL 12 Demo

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[bkrich83]

Quote: Originally Posted by SDOTizBak23

I think I agree for the most part with the OS staff, madden is stale and it's getting old. I tried to love this demo, but I just saw so many unrealistic things that make me believe passing on it will be my best choice. I don't care about halftime shows or stat lay overs... I want a real sim gameplay over everything. Maybe you guys are satisfied with lil green stickers on helmets and pads under unis... But I'm not. EA needs competition from other companies to push the standards higher for those of us who want a as true to life sim as possible.

Yes you are clearly the more discerning gamer.

Lol

[hort22]

playing on ps3 and have only played a half on all pro with both teams...the game seems pretty solid...but then again i havent played a madden for a few years other then for a week last year...anyway the normal speed which everyone has mentioned does seem fast...have tried out slow and very slow...the very slow setting has an old 2k5 feel to it...like it...

only question so far is i thought in the madden demo blog they said the rosters were updated with olson gone and roy williams on the bears...whats up with that?

[jpdavis82]

Quote: Originally Posted by TNT713

Here's an excerpt from a review I posted at my site... I think you guys might like some it. For the full article, go to TNT713's Review of the Madden NFL 12 Demo Later

that's insane attention to detail

[jpdavis82]

Quote: Originally Posted by Black59Razr

Exactly! It makes me ill thinkin about the time they spent developing the dancing bear and the flyovers over stadium; while all the broken gameplay remains untouched. The lack of competition, the exclusive contract, breeds this lack of innovation. With only 1 game on the market, THEY tell us what we want.

Very insightful post there bud, told us EXACTLY what you want them to improve.

By the way I for one, am very glad they took the time to put all the detail into the team intros, stadium shots, stadium details(flags, wind vortex's in Philly, etc...) As long as the game is playable, it resembles football and makes you feel like you're watching a game on TV, and you can enjoy playing it, and it doesn't feel cheap or unrealistic and players aren't shifting and sucking into each other why complain so much?

In the past I would totally agree with you, but why can't people just appreciate what Madden is trying to do and be happy that we are headed in the right direction instead of staying on the same old path Madden always has been on since the 360 and ps3 came out? There's more to life than football video games, enough with all the complaints already.

You know who I never hear complaining about Madden???? THE NFL PLAYERS, and if anyone should it should be them. It's one thing to be compassionate about the game and demand certain things, but if you can't appreciate the process and that we're headed in the right direction with Madden, you're never going to enjoy the game when it does get to where you want it to be.

[Segagendude]

(PS3) initial impressions, I only played 2 quarters as the Pack as I had to go to work, and no changes to sliders or difficulty. I just wanted a feel for the game.....

Graphics: I notice some jaggies on my HDTV, but not that bad. Graphics are really great; I love the helmet scuffs, the player's faces (With real teeth!), etc, and the 3d grass is incredible.

gameplay: I noticed subtle changes in overall gameplay, but nice. Now, I skipped on 11, so from 10 til now, obviously I'll notice a huge improvement. Still saw some things, like bad coverages, warping, etc but I kinda overlook that. I also don't care for every tackle being a megahit-style.

Playing as the Pack, after Driver caught a slant, he kinda leaned to one side, regained his balance, and ran for a 1st. Looked incredible!

Presentation: Beautiful. The entrance of Chicago was great! And there's still 31 other entrances to check out. I can't wait to see the other stadiums, seeing how Chicago's looks. And the various camera angles mimic what I see on Sundays, to a point. Nicely done.

Sound: Crowd could still be improved, but is a nice improvement.Got loud and quiet at the right times.

Overall, this may be a first-day purchase for me. Very impressed- fun, visually appeasing, and sounds great.

[Wood Demon 80]

This demo really leaves me wondering whether I should buy the retail version or not. I bought '11 but barely played it. Maybe it's me but I couldn't bullrush or do a swim move on defense to save my life. It was very frustrating to watch Clay Matthews "bounce" off of a linemen and go nowhere when I tried to rush with him. I've been playing a lot of NCAA 12 and with the tiny amount of playtime that Madden got from me last year the audibling is an adjustment to say the least. It's too bad the two games couldn't keep the same audibling system.

Offense seems decent although play action is non-existent (for yet another year). Running seems to be pretty decent on slow gamespeed. To me it just doesn't seem all the way right somehow but then again, what do I know?

[ockbarz69]

best madden yet...but, still wouldnt go as far to say its better or equal to 2k5....that halftime show was? pitiful, nonexistent?, we need chris berman or some other dude throwing us stats and talking....the gameplay is good finally, just hope some personality & better presentation makes it into the game. if they even want half my 60$ they needa step it up just a little...* goes back to playing 99 cent game*