Madden 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here

[kt-od]

This is my first year playing next-gen Madden. I didn't bother picking the other two up because of the impressions from others.

I played the demo and thought it was very solid. I don't know much a feel for the game you can get in 1:40 seconds, but I thought it was pretty solid. I actually enjoyed 10x more than NCAA.

I guess since I haven't played any next gen Madden's I really can't compare it to previous years. Based on the features of this game, and after playing the demo, I think I will get this year's Madden.

[a4reak]

I liked the demo a lot, somethings I noted

-There seems to be much more resemblence of a pocket. Its not perfect but we already know OL/DL is a 2010 thing

-I like how they have animations now for the QB setting his feet and winding up to throw it 30 plus yards. If they stole some of this from APF then great.

-I am glad it is not as easy to just throw deep and spec catch/ user for the ball over two defenders.

-The passing game involves a lot of touch now and your QB's are not always accurate =

-Graphics are phenomenal, I went into replay and put the camera in certain angles. It looks photorealistic sometimes. The lighting is beautiful.

-I like the new player models

-QUICK SUBS ARE GREAT

-The player proportions to the field are way better IMO. Last year I felt they were too big or the field was too small

-Plaxico's custom celebration in the endzone is funny

Its a short demo, but thats what I got out of it. I will be looking for this early next week.`

[DirtyJerz32]

Quote: Originally Posted by a4reak

I liked the demo a lot, somethings I noted -There seems to be much more resemblence of a pocket. Its not perfect but we already know OL/DL is a 2010 thing -I like how they have animations now for the QB setting his feet and winding up to throw it 30 plus yards. If they stole some of this from APF then great. -I am glad it is not as easy to just throw deep and spec catch/ user for the ball over two defenders. -Graphics are phenomenal, I went into replay and put the camera in certain angles. It looks photorealistic sometimes. The lighting is beautiful. -I like the new player models -QUICK SUBS ARE GREAT -The player proportions to the field are way better IMO. Last year I felt they were too big or the field was too small -Plaxico's custom celebration in the endzone is funny Its a short demo, but thats what I got out of it. I will be looking for this early next week.`

One of my friends said NCAA 09 looks better. He said that Madden seemed to cartoony. Oh... I think he's smoking crack again.

[DGuinta1]

I have seen the white outlining as well on NCAA09.

[Kayotick]

Quote: Originally Posted by nightcreeper

im confused because i like the demo but then i dont maybe ill just have to wait until the real thing comes out

hmm I am confused too. . .

[JMD]

About the dropped passes, I don't get it. I'm not even a Madden player, I'm a 2k football guy. Yes I do buy Madden every year and play it for a week or so until I grow tired of it, but I'm having no problem completing passes in this demo. I just played it again and went 3 for 4 with a long TD to Plaxico. The one incomplete pass was off target becuase I was scrambling. Like I said I'm a 2k football guy and I love this demo and can't wait to get my hands on the full game.

[marshallfever]

If you do the IQ test it really does affect the way the defense reacts as well as how hard it is to pass or not in my opinion

[ericdrum]

I tried to search for this but haven't had luck. But will the final game (or maybe in the demo and I just can't figure it out) have the pass routes show up when the offense is at the line of scrimmage?