Madden 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here

[LAKE4742]

After readin' through this thread and others, and then playin' the demo again, I found some startling discoveries.
It really does feel as if the passing is very technical and parallel to real life situations. Some players, like Brandon Jacobs (RB) don't do so well catchin' bullet passes (even when wide open). Eli's arm feels accurate-for Eli.
Now, playin' the demo and keepin' these new realistic quirks in mind, it's very enjoyable-not to mention it looks great! I finally remembered to watch some instant replays...and wow! It's very cool to see all of the facial animations-even if I don't see them durin' gameplay. And, during replays, I can see all of the players givin' more effort than I have in the past. I really like what I'm playin!....

Still can't figure out all the dropped passes from Burress and Shockey, though.

[SkunkWurks6]

Quote: Originally Posted by ThreeKing

I feel what you're saying Skunk, but I don't think it's the programmers. I'm not 100% positive on this, but I think it's the "suits" at EA who decides how this game will run and what material will be put in. That's why features are removed and then put in future installments. It's cyclical. When the XBOX 720 or whatever and PS4 come out, we'll probably go through the same thing. As far as just an awesome game of pure football is concerned, that will probably never happen. We have to understand that EA is NOT going to cater to just the 18-35 crowd. They try to bring in EVERYBODY.

Well that's my point, these "new" producers, can't do anything to mess up EA's cash cow, so there will be no major changes. Yay exclusive licenses. LOL at them telling us 2010 is where it'll be, lol some new stupid gimmick, like being able to put your face in the game. EA Sports is a joke, and honestly I wish they'd just be honest and say "we don't need to change anything, we're just in it for the money". Instead we get led along EVERY year and EVERY year we keep falling for it. Awesome.

[LAKE4742]

Quote: Originally Posted by ThreeKing

I feel what you're saying Skunk, but I don't think it's the programmers. I'm not 100% positive on this, but I think it's the "suits" at EA who decides how this game will run and what material will be put in. That's why features are removed and then put in future installments. It's cyclical. When the XBOX 720 or whatever and PS4 come out, we'll probably go through the same thing. As far as just an awesome game of pure football is concerned, that will probably never happen. We have to understand that EA is NOT going to cater to just the 18-35 crowd. They try to bring in EVERYBODY.

Quote: Originally Posted by SkunkWurks6

Well that's my point, these "new" producers, can't do anything to mess up EA's cash cow, so there will be no major changes. Yay exclusive licenses. LOL at them telling us 2010 is where it'll be, lol some new stupid gimmick, like being able to put your face in the game. EA Sports is a joke, and honestly I wish they'd just be honest and say "we don't need to change anything, we're just in it for the money". Instead we get led along EVERY year and EVERY year we keep falling for it. Awesome.

Very good points. Afterall, this is a business. So, in the end, as long as the core gameplay is awesome and EA allows me to be able to turn off all of the fluff, then I'm good...with their sports games, anyway.

[agonytheclown]

You know, the saddest part is that while we're here laughing at the garbage that EA continues to put out, EA is getting the 'last laugh'. Look at how many suckers continue to buy this garbage year in and year out. The same ones that gripe on the Internet about not having stupid features like adding your face in the game or adding your own music, or making sure the flags blow in the correct direction. Or heaven forbid, focusing on how fat Tom Brady looks in the game. Yet, they'll end their post talking about how great Madden could be this year. Like an alcoholic that just needs one more drink.

[countryboy]

I am not quite sure what happened here, been playing the demo , but lets get back to impressions about the demo.


So to help out, I am still enjoying the demo, although its starting grow old. I beat the Pats awhile ago when I let a pass fly with 5 seconds left that was intended for Toomer, but was deflected and caught by Smith. Pretty cool.

I am having a blast now playing with the backups for the Giants. Come on August 12th. 8th

[av7]

Quote: Originally Posted by The 24th Letter

demo was cool, just WAY too many wide open drops IMO....thats going to drive me crazy much worse then the fumbles

I've had that issue too with Shockey in the flats letting the ball drop. Bradshaw has dropped a few but I was expecting Shockey to handle a simple pass with no pressure

[SoxFan01605]

Quote: Originally Posted by avrbas

I've had that issue too with Shockey in the flats letting the ball drop. Bradshaw has dropped a few but I was expecting Shockey to handle a simple pass with no pressure

Well, from what I've seen, the drops seem to occur like this when I throw bullet passes. when I put a little "touch" on them it hasn't occured at all. I've also seen plenty of flat out incompletions, but mostly when I roll out and try to throw on the run. I'd personally like to see more errant throws on regular routes (Not overdone, but occcasionally...based on QB accuracy/recognition), but overall I'm mostly pleased with some of the improvement I see in the passing...albeit a very limited sample.

[FlyingFinn]

Quote: Originally Posted by SoxFan01605

Well, from what I've seen, the drops seem to occur like this when I throw bullet passes. when I put a little "touch" on them it hasn't occured at all. I've also seen plenty of flat out incompletions, but mostly when I roll out and try to throw on the run. I'd personally like to see more errant throws on regular routes (Not overdone, but occcasionally...based on QB accuracy/recognition), but overall I'm mostly pleased with some of the improvement I see in the passing...albeit a very limited sample.

Anyone else thing the bullet pass travels TOO fast. It looks strange to see a football time warp from point A to point B.