Madden NFL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

[MAzing87]

Quote: Originally Posted by mems1224

yea i feel yea, maybe not perfect passes and judging a 1 min demo probably isn't fair but like i said, ill save my judgment for the game when i can play some 10 minute quarters. its just frustrating because this gen they started out about 10 steps back from the ps2/xbox maddens and they're just now catching up. the franchise should have progressed a lot farther than it is right now IMO, even graphically it wasn't up to par to last gen until this year, the past player models, faces and all that were hideous

I agree that this gen Madden games should have progressed much farther than it has. However, I can't discredit the effort made based off the demo. I feel as though the current consoles have so much hidden power that devs should be able to tap into their potential by now. And Madden is no exception. It's more of a decision to release minor tweaks and ugprades for the sake of business to keep the franchise running along. I still think a new engine is needed to really capture the natural movements of the players.

Has everyone that was complaining about it noticed that the play call screen only covers the cut scenes ONCE THE BUTTON IS PUSHED?

At least we can put THOSE worries to rest now

[davep]

p.s. running animations have improved!

[mems1224]

Quote: Originally Posted by MAzing87

I agree that this gen Madden games should have progressed much farther than it has. However, I can't discredit the effort made based off the demo. I feel as though the current consoles have so much hidden power that devs should be able to tap into their potential by now. And Madden is no exception. It's more of a decision to release minor tweaks and ugprades for the sake of business to keep the franchise running along. I still think a new engine is needed to really capture the natural movements of the players.

yea, exactly, a new engine is definitly needed but sadly won't happen anytime soom

it still looks like a video game. they need more fluid player movemets and such, especially when it comes to blocking and running and turning

[nxt]

WOW! Color me impressed. Barring any major bugs/glitches, this game is probably gonna be the best Madden ever IMHO. I am a huge NCAA guy (last gen, not this gen) and have always preferred NCAA to Madden, but this years Madden looks to blow NCAA out of the water. I know there are some that either don't like or just need to get used to the slower speed of the demo, but I really liked how the game played on the slower speed. I will definitely be testing game speed sliders to find the right speed for me... and that's the best part. WE GET TO TUNE THE GAME SPEED TO OUR PERSONAL PREFERENCE. Obviously, the presentation is the best ever seen on any Madden game and it makes a huge difference in the immersion factor... world's better than NCAA. I've gone from being pretty pessimistic, to cautiously optimistic, to now being really exciting for Madden 10.

[deebo2246]

Quote: Originally Posted by 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.

All codes have been distributed, however if I receive anymore I will let you know and send out a message. To those that received the codes enjoy a good demo. Because I am since I haven't truly played Madden since 2005 edition...

[rudyjuly2]

Quote: Originally Posted by 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.

Thanks for the response LB. That's the one thing that's always bugged me about the pass rush. The outside rush is missing and that's a big omission. Plus it usually works better (past history anyways) to always fake outside and then come back inside. I'd like the pass rush to be more balanced.

[ghostlight85]

The more I play it, the more I like it. I'm seeing double team blocks, often driving the defender into the ground on running plays. I just saw one where one blocker held the point up high, and the other took out the DT at the waste. I had to stop and watch the replay 4 or 5 times just to admire the animation and how it's going to effect the running game.

You can feel the weight and strength of the runner in the collisions. Hopefully each will feel different, I've mostly used Barber to this point.

Little touches like Romo slipping in the snow on his drop back, defenders rushing in WITH THEIR ARMS UP to block the pass. The game is good, people. It's a good year for football games.