Madden 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here

[gbx34]

Quote: Originally Posted by trobinson97

Considering the recent track record in this generation of football gaming, "expect" is a little strong. Nothing wrong with hope though is there? I definitely hoped to be wowed.

Yes, I totally understand. We are all in the same boat here.

But a lot of people seem to be disappointed like they were expecting something amazing.

[BrianFifaFan]

Going to pay off my CE edition tomorrow. That's all I need to say about the demo......

[TheDayMan56]

Downloading the demo right now. I would just like to thank the boards for making me aware that the demo was in fact released today, because the XBL page still has that '1 day till the demo is released' message. Anyways I'm glad I found it, and downloading it right now.

[JBucc]

Got mine downloaded and played for about 30 minutes. I had to create a new live account and use the free month of gold you get with it.

On the IQ test, I got All Madden on Running and Passing, Rookie on pass defense, and failed run defense. I didn't even get close to tackling the guy. The game looks gorgeous like almost everyone has stated. It just has this sheen to it, really nice. So far I'm liking the gameplay. The movement and control are really good, the only thing I wish you had is a jogging animation when you let up on the stick a bit. Right now it goes from run right to a little stutter step thing if you let up.

Passing does seem a bit harder. I guess it's on the harder setting since I got All-Madden in the IQ thing. On my first try I scored on a nice deep flag route. Another time I hit him on a bomb which he caught in stride at the 5 and right into the end zone. I still think the ball travels too fast and they throw too many bullet passes.

I haven't run much since it's a 2 minute drill but it seems like NCAA's, maybe a little more polished. . I still don't like how the demo is set up. I know they want to show off the newer stuff but at least a half and letting us play defense and special teams would have been nice. Then again as bad as I was in the defensive drills maybe it is a good thing. Also don't know why they don't have IQ stuff for special teams.

[countryboy]

well, the first play of the demo, Eli is hit and fumbles the ball away. I didn't do the IQ test.

I love the new play calling interface.

be back with more.

[xV3L0CiTY]

Demo is good. I'll wait to say more once I can play the full version.

One thing I did notice...

Did we get spoiled with NCAA's "wide-open gameplay"?

That was my first thought when I played the demo.

[countryboy]

one thing I will say is that the camera flashes are annoying. I know that I shouldn't notice it, but I do.

[countryboy]

well, I am now 0 for 10 in trying to complete the Madden Moment. I had a 4th and goal from the 13 yard line, Eli got sacked, and I found a wide open Shockey in the corner of the endzone but he dropped the ball.

No wonder the Giants traded him.