Madden NFL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

[mems1224]

Quote: Originally Posted by seanmac

Because simple is just about always better.

not in this case, i hate having to pause the game just to see a replay or check basic stats

[Only1LT]

Quote: Originally Posted by bigfnjoe96

I haven't played Madden much so excuse my ignorance, but is there a way to strafe with a defender in this game? I played a couple of games yesterday & like what I saw but very frustrated that there were no tips on how to do certain things in the game. Thanks

Don't know what system you have but on PS3 it's L2. Probably is the same comparable button on 360.

[bigfnjoe96]

Quote: Originally Posted by tanis38

On the 360, you hold down the left trigger I believe. I'm assuming it is L2 on the PS3.

I'll give that a try as I was trying to use the R-Trigger. (360)

[MikeGiani]

If I could just get confirmation that the pass rush (user) is much better in the retail version.......then I would be genuinely pumped about this game.

[UNC_Pete]

Quote: Originally Posted by StormJH1

Yeah, I think the speed change is really throwing a lot of people off. I, too, noticed that the ball hangs quite a bit more, but honestly, I'm not sure that isn't more realistic. Madden has typically handled this better than NCAA, but in both games, the ball seems to get there in no time at all. Also, the lower camera angle (and ball indicator) allow you to actually see the ball in the air, which wasn't always possible before.

Slow is too slow. I put Fitz on fly routes upfield and he was getting about 30 yards downfield in ~4.4-4.5 seconds.

[ridemooses]

Initially I was extremely cynical about the demo because EA was forcing people to pay to pre-order the game to the ACTUAL demo. Then when I realized that I'm going to be gone on the 14th anyways and wouldn't be able to buy the game that day I decided to pre-order it and get it shipped to my house.

The REAL demo between the Steelers and the Cardinals is extremely promising though not perfect. Running this year actually can march you down the field. You can't throw deep every play successfully, rather mixing up short and deep passes is an effective way of moving the ball.

One silly thing that happened which I was both glad about and PISSED about way a field goal block. I tried to do a line drive from about 50 yards away and it got blocked which is the first I've seen in years. However, James Harrison who blocked it also made an amazing one arm grab where he knocked down the ball and it stuck to his hand. Not so realistic, hopefully this will be fixed for the retail version or at least patched afterward. Could be a big flaw.

Overall, a solid demo but I'm still angry that they don't release a more playable demo for public download. Maybe next year if you have to pay for the REAL demo allow some online demo play where you get to play against another person having the option of one team or another. Any thoughts?

[MAzing87]

Quote: Originally Posted by Only1LT

I noticed the same thing, and aforementioned low tackle usually reults in drop of said over the shoulder catch as well, which is extremely frustrating.

That happened to me with Boldin. He attempted to catch a pass over his shoulders and Polamalu nailed him with a tackle low, and up ended Boldin and went out of bounds. I thought that was a sick animation and should only happen every so often.

[x1Blumpkin1x]

Quote: Originally Posted by seanmac

Because simple is just about always better.

I agree, I didn't like last year's at all. I thought it removed you from the action and was clunky. This year's is fine, although I would like the yardage markers on the play selection windows.