Madden 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here

[therockstar2005]

I actually liked the demo, primarily because it was FUN. Despite all of the issues and whatnot that there might be and are, I had fun leading the Giants down the field and figuring out the ins and outs of the system. I also think that the new sub system which allows you to do it from within the playcalling screen is a thing of genius.

I was actually pleasantly surprised with the Madden IQ. It's relatively quick, which definitely helps, and I think that if the game can really adapt to this it will be a really cool addition. I was really surprised with how good I apparently am at offense, and likewise how horrible I am at defense.

And even on my SDTV the game looks really good. Everything just looks really polished and sharp, good details especially with the grass/turf. I have been a bit unsure about whether Madden is going to be worth it this year but after playing this demo it has reaffirmed my faith in it, and actually made me excited for it, dare I say.

[lanemp8]

I have a sneaking suspicion that they left the defensive part of the demo out because it's majorly flawed like it was last year. And if I have to wait another month for a patch, I'll friggin

[lanemp8]

Quote: Originally Posted by JMD

Ok with all this talk of DB's with eyes in the back of their heads I just threw deep 3 times in a row and then watched the replay. All 3 times the DB's were watching the WR until the ball was about 5 feet from the WR. As thr WR's head turned so did the DB's. It wasn't a huge head turn but they did move their point of vision toward the ball. I don't know if this will happen every time but I saw it. watch a replay in slow mo and check it out.

I'm sure they're referring to when if you have the receiver on the outside running a fly and the receiver int the slot on the same side running an out, how the db who's following the receiver running the fly magically knows that the balls been thrown to the guy in the slot and makes his way back while the ball is still in the air.

[PVarck31]

I completed a couple deep passes to Plax. One was a TD and he caught it perfect stride over the shoulder. It looked amazing. The other was a jump ball he snagged. Im enjoying the demo so far. Seems like passing is a lot harder this year though. That's not a bad thing though.

[cowboysfan440]

one quick small impression i really like the qb throwing animation on deep balls

[lanemp8]

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

You know, I am going to step up and take the fault of this because my original post was worded poorly. I guess thats what I get for trying to talk on the forums while working. My sole point was I don't know why we are surprised that the DB's reacting to the ball without turning their heads first because we were told about it ahead of time. I am in no way shape or form saying its ok or acceptable, just that its there and we were told about it. Hopefully that will end this discussion and clear up any confusion my intial post caused. My fault guys. -CB

y should we have to settle for this flawed mechanic though. I'd understand if it was a new issue, but this pops up every year. Y don't they just fix it. It's the same crap we complain about every year and every year it's not fixed. But we're the fools for continuing to buy the game I guess.

[DONF]

Bottom-line, is the game/demo good or not to you? That is the questions.

Me being a diehard 2K fan see a lot of 2kism in this game. I am actually very pleased with the demo. This is leaps over EA previous efforts and NCAA is not even in the same decade (ha) as this game.

[kcxiv]

The one thing i do like about this game is the grass. Its top notch. The game looks really good before the hike. Once you hike it, i do not like their animations at all. They just dont look fluid to me. Game play seems to be a little bit better, but the game plays hell of fast you dont have time to react to anything. lol They throw real bullets. Well that is unless you lob it then you will have the defense all over the ball, so thats a no no unless your going 1 on 1 deep or on a fade. Another thing that irks me with Madden games is the damn pocket. There was no pocket. My guys get so bunched up it looks dumb. It didnt happen on every play, but alot.

Another thing, why cant you play defense? i am a defensive guy. I want to see how the defense plays. I know offense appeals to the casual fan, but at least let me play some in a demo.