Madden NFL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

[Tully]

Quote: Originally Posted by rgiles36

Five actually...very slow, slow, normal, fast, very fast...

Thats good to know. Because its hard to see how anyone can get enjoyment out of the way it is in this demo. Which would probably be even worst online.

[norman bates]

LOL at the user running out the pocket on every play.

[65South]

Coming from someone who hasn't purchased Madden since 2005 on PS2 (didn't enjoy any of the next gen offerings), I have come away very impressed after playing the extended demo. I've purchased NCAA each of the past three years and have NCAA 10 so that is my base of comparison.

The first thing I immediately notice in gameplay is the game speed. I'm not for sure how Maddenites feel about the slower gameplay, but I'm absolutely loving it! You can find and hit holes in the run game and I actually feel like I am in control. Catching (amazing over the shoulder grabs WHILE tracking the ball) as well as passing seem sooo much more realistic in comparison, unlike NCAA where I always feel pressured or rushed to make plays. It just feels like Madden allows you to play football and not a game within the game, if that makes sense.

I think the graphics go without say. The level of presentation upgrade from NCAA is just, just, I can't even explain it. The different cut scenes, the animations, the crowd, you name it, is on a whole 'nother level. When I had Chris Wells get injured in the first quarter, you could see him grimacing and it was so detailed in how he interacted with the trainers when they came out to check him. I see Roethlisberger on the phone after a scoring drive; teams heading into the tunnel at the half (although they were majorly covered up by the halftime overlay); Warner on the phone just after the half in preparation for the opening drive; fly overs; team entrances with tunnel inflatables and smoke -- the whole nine....just great! Although, I do wonder if the entrances are just for the Superbowl, or if those will be included in regular season games too. Finally, there was no commentary, but I'll chalk that up to being a demo build.

I've read through all the pages in this thread and no one has mentioned the subs. That could be because this was a feature in previous versions of the game, but coming from NCAA (absolutely no formation subs) this is amazing to me! While on defense I notice that Pago Togafau is turning yellow as all get out. I hit the RB to go to subs, select him in the formation screen and can immediately choose another player to give him a breather!! Again, sorry if that was in previous versions but to a NCAA gamer this is HUGE.

Now if you're a hardcore Madden player then you may or may not be blown away at first glance, but as someone who has primarily played the NCAA series, I'm astounded. With that, there may be some gameplay issues still in existence; suction blocking, rocket catch, to name a few which I've read in here, but I'll leave that to the hardcore folks because I'm just not that well versed in the series to be able to pick that stuff out.

All in all, after playing the demo I must say that I'm glad Gamestop gave me that $40 trade in promo card when purchasing NCAA, because the Madden team (Ian and company) just might have got back another fan of the series.

[ScoobySnax]

Quote: Originally Posted by MAzing87

You are right. People think that when they control a linemen, they expect to get a sack every time they decide to go after the QB. I'm glad that the pass protection is stronger! I hope this translate the same way for online!

I hope this is the case too. Especially with manual rushes.

[RGiles36]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tully

Thats good to know. Because its hard to see how anyone can get enjoyment out of the way it is in this demo. Which would probably be even worst online.

Ian already said the default speed for online would be faster . Follow along my friend...

[Kayotick]

Quote: Originally Posted by Maximus205

The ref just made a ruling on a play and he sounded like GOD.

Have you spoken to GOD lately?

[Moegames]

Quote: Originally Posted by True Blue Titan

Gameplay should be greater than presentation. I hit a on presentation. BETTER GAME PLAY DAMNIT.

wrong..i strongly disagree..both presentation and gameplay are equally important...problem is, madden never had presentation, period... and guess what..now it does

Hell i just played a game of NCAA online..and after playing the demo of madden for a good two hours..i felt like i was playing a game of dead football with NCAA..presentation makes a HUGE difference and it clearly shows..i understand its not for everyone..but the majority would much rather have it...then nothing at all

And who ever said they have already seen all the cut scenes..thats a damn lie..wanna know why? Because ian said there are over a 100 different cutscenes and variations..i dont think the demo has it all, infact i bet my last dollar on it..its not rocket science to understand that a demo is missing things

[SageInfinite]

Quote: Originally Posted by MAzing87

Xxplosive says you are credible and thats one of my people so I might consider purchasing Madden 10

I don't know man I don't get hung up on alot of the things people here get hung up on, so I can only speak for myself. I enjoy NCAA 10 but this demo is much better than NCAA's retail imo. The only thing I might have to do is play with up the game speed. Other than that I;m loving the gameplay. Still have some presentation issues but this demo is way better than 09 already.