Madden NFL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

[mems1224]

Quote: Originally Posted by DirtyJerz32

You know what'd be great? If the people that didn't like the game just stop posting here and let the poeple who enjoy the game interact with each other. But, that's a dream that won't come true.

yea, god forbid people express their opinions in the impressions of the demo thread...who would have thought?

cause its alot more exciting when everyone feels the same

[rudyjuly2]

This is a specific question about Madden and I want to know if anyone has been able to do this on the demo at all. If you are playing as a DE (or rush OLB), can you just speed rush around the OT and get pressure on the QB without fully engaging the OT?

I'm not that good at the r-stick moves yet and wasn't able to do it in the limited time I had with the game so I can't judge the game at all on this yet. But for those with more gaming time and better skills, was DeMarcus Ware or one of the G-Men sack masters able to just run around one of the OTs?

I hate bringing up 2K4/2K5 since it usually leads to fanboy wars but in this specific area, they did it very well. A DE could get past the OT without fully engaging him while EA has always struggled with this aspect. I don't expect this to be effective all the time at all. Just want to know if it can be done once in awhile.
Thanks.

[Keith121212]

The sideline catch animations still needs alot of work. I've had multiple times when I had a receiver against the sideline catching the ball and he doesn't even attempt to get a foot or two down.

[LBzrule]

Unfortunately rudy, this year you might have to engage. I'm working on blogs for stuff for next year that talks about all of this.

[mems1224]

Quote: Originally Posted by gmcrb28

wat happen to this catch animation? http://www.operationsports.com/videoview.php?id=395 watch at the 2:00 mark on. this animation should be happening more often than the over the shoulder jump catch in certain situations

that was a dope catching animation but whats up with that throw? he barely moves his arm foward and the ball flies 40 yards

[LAKE4742]

Quote: Originally Posted by Broncos86

How do people say things like this? Same gameplay? What demo did you DL? These posts boggle my mind. It's like they want to get upset and hate on the game. I cannot fathom how someone can play the demo and say it's just like 09. It just blows my freaking mind.

I agree to an extent. Core Madden flaws such as suction blocking, bad DB coverage, or weird animations certainly aren't small gripes. Yep, those flaws are in this demo, and probaly in the game. But, IMO, there are improvements in those areas. Plus, there's alot of new stuff that impresses me. And, some of the things I'm seeing complaints about don't seem to happen that often. Now, complaining about cutscenes, warning beeps, and a player wrapping a player up instead of hitting him is a little overboard. As with any game, the devs may not get it done exactly the way everyone likes, but in this case, at least there's alot more in the game now, and done moderately well. But, I too am kinda shocked at some of these comments. I'm certainly not the most technical guy here, but this game seems to play a smooth, fun, sim game of football, finally. IMO, of course. They even got even got the toe drags, and hitting out of bounds right. I mean, c'mon. Not only did they get them right, but, everything happens so smoothly, and looks great (realistic)!

Quote: Originally Posted by mems1224

what different about the gameplay? please explain. other than more people involved in tackles from time to time and the graphics are improved. same crappy pass blocking, WR and cornerback gameplay is unchanged. and the CPU QB is still untouchable and makes perfect passes

The QB makes perfect passes? What?! Personally, I've seen the QB throw as many misses as completions. I don't see any evidence of Robo QB. NONE. But, I understand knee-jerk reactions can be wrong. I believed in Madden 09...08..07, and 06. But, that was before I was really educated on the real problems. I had much less Madden knowledge before finding Apex, Moody, and others here. I'm using my eagle eye alot more these days. I appreciate those more technical than myself, especially for getting the word out about the games shortcomings. But this demo is very good, IMHO.

[speedkills]

Just played the Xbox live demo. Wow.

Now this is next gen (or is that current gen) HD gaming! Snow game at giant stadium looks amazing in 1080p. I'm liking the way it plays too and they captured Tony Romo's throwing motion perfectly.

Oh man, this demo completely changed my outlook on Madden this year. This was going to be a rental at best but I'm pre-ordering it now. I think they've turned the corner with this one. Wow.

[deebo2246]

To all fellow OS members if you are looking for codes to the exclusive demo with 5min Qtrs. I have 4 extra codes that i received from Gamestop. These codes are for the 360 only and I will give them to the first 4 members that PM me with their requests.