Madden 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here

[blklightning]

Quote: Originally Posted by 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

i disagree. i think they left it out because the cpu offense is broken.

[blklightning]

Quote: Originally Posted by Von Dozier

Not sure where these ball dropping complaints are coming from. I've quick re-played the demo around 20 times so far, and the only drops from my guys (when no one is around them) came from bad passes from me, or the recievers having an awkward catch animation, which is realistic to me, as guys can drop easy passes quite a bit in real life. I'd also think this is a bit of a way to get some good realistic game stats, and maybe that's what the Madden team was going for. Anyway, probably only 6 drops like that total from the hour or so I've been messing with the demo. Then again, my IQ training has constantly rated my passing in All-Pro, so maybe that'd have something to do with it.

get the all-madden rating and you will see it. i had plax wide open on a short slant ...dropped. steve smith wide open on an out route ...dropped. this was back to back, iirc. i think the game punishes you for being good. lol.

btw, i also got all-madden for rushing and i failed three times in a row to pick up the first down on the opening play. (not a bad thing, btw)

[Scoop 24]

lol well i come realize what everyone is talking about with drops. Kevin Boss and Brandon Jacobs have hands of stone.

[koolbubbaice]

I really liked the demo.. Might be my first next gen purchase of Madden. & the IQ test is excellent. I usually found the game too easy or too hard.. Now the AI adapts to how good you are.. The blocking is incredible.. & the automatic hurdling tripped me out a bit.. Wasn't expecting that.. The RB has so many moves now..

[Daudr]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scoop 24

lol well i come realize what everyone is talking about with drops. Kevin Boss and Brandon Jacobs have hands of stone.

Yeah, but Plax and Shockey catch just about everything thrown in their direction. One thing I really liked was seeing Plax use his height and jump up over DBs to make some catches.

Overall I think this is a HUGE improvement in Madden and I am glad I haven't seen the fumbling problems of last year . . . so far.

[Scoop 24]

Quote: Originally Posted by Daudr

Yeah, but Plax and Shockey catch just about everything thrown in their direction. One thing I really liked was seeing Plax use his height and jump up over DBs to make some catches. Overall I think this is a HUGE improvement in Madden and I am glad I haven't seen the fumbling problems of last year . . . so far.

how exactly are doing this i tryed a few times?

[Daudr]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scoop 24

how exactly are doing this i tryed a few times?

He does it on his own. I don't take control of receivers usually until they make the catch.

[X*Cell]

Ok... Question on the Madden IQ... does it change while playing Madden Moments? Mine seems to be stuck on 498 (whatever that means). The passing started out extremely hard considering how well I did in the Madden Test (which is a horrible representation of the playing field imo). After a few picks thrown in a row, the passing seemed to have eased up, so I'm not sure if the Madden IQ is altering or not, but I sure hope so.

Will this work on the regular build too? Like say, I decide to not take the madden test (which I have already decided lol), and I play like 5 exhibitions... the game should accurately reflect my playing skill right?

I personally like this addition to the game the most if all of what I hope is true.