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

[Tyrant8RDFL]

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]

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]

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]

Quote: Originally Posted by CajunPunk

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]

Quote: Originally Posted by MizzouRah

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

Yes, with Aaron Rodgers lol

Posted using the power of knowledge.

[Equinox831]

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]

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]

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