Madden NFL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

[Eddie1967]

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

I'm seeing the defender hit an outstretched receiver in the back of the legs leading to a dropped pass a little too much for my taste. Is anyone else seeing this animation play out more than "seems normal"?

I have seen the safety do this on occasion when the db misplays the ball. I kind of like it myself. Doesn't seem to be overly done IMHO.

[matt8204]

I'm enjoying the demo for the most part. Love the steps they've taken as far as presentation and I think the graphics are good. Gameplay seems improved as well. Just a couple of issues...

Is anyone else having a hard time generating a pass rush? I've used both Arizona and Pittsburgh and have yet to record a sack. I think I have one knockdown. Other than that, I haven't gotten close to the QB. I'm usually a d-lineman on obvious passing downs because I like the challenge of getting to the QB and forcing pressure.

I wish the receivers would be a little more intelligent in breaking off their original routes when they're not open, especially since there is no more playmaker control. A lot of times, they just seem to stand there and don't make an effort to get to an open space on the field. Anyone else notice this?

[bigfnjoe96]

Quote: Originally Posted by Eddie1967

So spend 5 measly dollars and pre-order to get the 5 minute quarter demo. If you don't like it can't you use the 5 dollars for another game? I have both of the demos and it's a huge difference with the quarters so now I have a good idea of which way I will go come August. Pretty simple if you ask me, and you didn't but I'm just saying..............

Sorry but 5 measly dollars to you ain't 5 measly to me. Why should I be basically forced to pre-pay in order to get a DEMO that's worth playing.

Secondly I don't want to pre-order because I can get the game before it releases in the stores. Why be locked into waiting on til the 14th when I can get by the 10th or 11th.

The logic sometimes by EA just baffles me... Oh well

[Obelysk]

Is it just me or are there too many broken tackles? I stopped Willy Parker twice on 3 and 5 and he broke 3 tackles both times to pick up the first down to cost me the game. Com'on I see a broken tackle on like every other play.

[matt8204]

Quote: Originally Posted by Obelysk

Is it just me or are there too many broken tackles? I stopped Willy Parker twice on 3 and 5 and he broke 3 tackles both times to pick up the first down to cost me the game. Com'on I see a broken tackle on like every other play.

Meh, it's not awful for me. I've seen a few broken tackles but nothing crazy. But sometimes superhuman efforts happen in real-life and that should be reflected in the game. Eli Manning refused to go down in the Super Bowl, Roger Craig broke off a ridiculous run in 1988 against the Rams where it looked like he was tackled 3 or 4 times, etc.

[Eddie1967]

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

Hey Eddie, I have a question for ya since you've played both demos. Is there a difference in the gameplay of the two? I've seen several people mention that the Dal/NYG demo seems more polished than the GS demo and was curious as to your opinion.

To me the only difference is that you get to notice more things in the PIT/ARZ demo simply because of the 5 minute quarters. I have played the DAL/NYG demo one time and playing that alone would not have sold me. I have noticed a lot of the game play improvements in the PIT/ARZ demo like the qb standing tall in the pocket especially when looking deep down the field or the db's engaging the WR's much better than in previous maddens. I also notice that blitzes seem more effective, DB's making clear interceptions and not jumping out of the building or going through the WR to get the ball. I purposely threw the entire demo with the cardinals to get the feel of the passing game and it's very well done. I'm throwing slants with a clear view of the WR and when it is well played by the DB it's not always an interception.

The AI is definitely better, trying to run down the clock when it has the lead and throwing passes to the sidelines when it tries to get into field goal position. Blitzing me on long 3rd downs and the days of throwing accurate passes with the pass rush in your face seem to be over and that goes for the CPU too. Now mind you, I would think it's the same in the DAL/NYG demo but there just isn't enough time to notice it IMHO.

[LastEmp88]

Got the full game demo from gamestop.

Can't believe how different it feels. I didn't expect it really. Overall loved it though. The slowed down gameplay actually handled really well. It felt less twitchy than last years. Seen a lot of new animations that looked great. The presentation was great on field. I liked not having to skip cutscenes in order to get to the play call screen because they just flowed right into it after the play ended.

Can't wait till the 14th

[Eddie1967]

Quote: Originally Posted by bigfnjoe96

Sorry but 5 measly dollars to you ain't 5 measly to me. Why should I be basically forced to pre-pay in order to get a DEMO that's worth playing. Secondly I don't want to pre-order because I can get the game before it releases in the stores. Why be locked into waiting on til the 14th when I can get by the 10th or 11th. The logic sometimes by EA just baffles me... Oh well

I'm not an EA fan buy any stretch of the imagination, but I think their logic is brilliant from a profit point of view. Have people put down 5 dollars, give them a longer demo to notice more of the improvements, a lot of people are swayed and end up buying the game because of this.

I understand what your saying though. I only purchased the 5 quarter demo because I wanted to be able to have more time seeing things I like and disliked and there is huge difference in the 2 just because of the quarter length. It sold me and I don't believe that DAL/NYG blizzard game would have done that.