Madden NFL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Eddie1967

To me the only difference is that you get to notice more things in the in the PIT/ARZ demo simply because of the 5 minute quarters. I have played the DAL/ARZ 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 but there just isn't enough time to notice it IMHO.

thanks

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

How's everyone doing with field goals? I just attempted a 48 yarder with the Giants kicker with 14 MPH winds adding to his strength, the meter filled all the way up and the kick didnt even make it to the endzone?

And the Romo throw during the pre-game doesn't really look like Romo to me. I thought he had a little bit of a sidearm in his throw in real life and in the game its as over the top as can be.

[Illustrator76]

This demo has done nothing but increased my anticipation for Madden 10, do some legacy issues remain? Yes, but have Ian and company busted their butts to make as many improvements as possible during this development cycle? Absolutely! Has anyone even talked about the BALL PHYSICS? FINALLY on punts and kickoffs it doesn't feel like I'm kicking a flippin' potato; the ball actually bounces around and has physics to it instead of just hitting the ground and staying there. This is going to make onsides kicks and punts actually worthwhile and exciting sometimes. I also think the graphics in the Giants vs. Cowboys demo look cleaner than the Steelers vs. Cardinals one, but after closer inspection, I think that the snow effects are masking some of the jaggies (which I hope aren't in the retail version).

All-in-all I am happy with what I see, once I can tweak some sliders and settings, I can (for the first time) see myself playing a whole season or franchise of Madden. Kudos to the accessory/uniform guys, I love seeing linemen with their sleeves rolled up while the QB's have longer sleeves, etc...It really is small details like that that actually make you "feel" like you are playing with whatever team you choose. I also dig the new offensive and defensive packages that make better use of guys like DeMarcus Ware (e.g. moving them around, standing them up, putting them in a three point stance), again, it's a nice touch that should make losing guys of that caliber force you to alter your defensive gameplan some. Heck I might even go to the midnight release for this one!

[Obelysk]

Quote: Originally Posted by matt8204

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.

I hear what you are saying but from what I am seeing Willy Parker just keeps on breaking tackles and sometimes more than just one guy. I seen it with Boldin too but I can understand him a little more.

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Yeah...THAT Guy

How's everyone doing with field goals? I just attempted a 48 yarder with the Giants kicker with 14 MPH winds adding to his strength, the meter filled all the way up and the kick didnt even make it to the endzone?

I've only attempted 2 field goals thus far and both were within 35yds and I made one and missed one wide right. I have seen others mention though that the field goal kicking seems very underpowered.

[tarrant84]

Quote: Originally Posted by Triathlete_201

Huh?? ---------------------------------------------------------- Question: Anyone have a big run up the middle yet? I've seen videos of long runs to the outside and had those myself, but I can't not get a long run up the middle at all. Most yards I've got is around 12 and then I get swarmed everytime. But outside runs seem easier to get huge gains.

Yeah, I had a few with Willie Parker. Not sure if it's because the Cardinal's DLine sucks or what... but I ran all over them this morning.

[tarrant84]

Quote: Originally Posted by Yeah...THAT Guy

How's everyone doing with field goals? I just attempted a 48 yarder with the Giants kicker with 14 MPH winds adding to his strength, the meter filled all the way up and the kick didnt even make it to the endzone? And the Romo throw during the pre-game doesn't really look like Romo to me. I thought he had a little bit of a sidearm in his throw in real life and in the game its as over the top as can be.

How are you playing as teams that aren't the Cardinals or Steelers?????

[Obelysk]

Quote: Originally Posted by tarrant84

Yeah, I had a few with Willie Parker. Not sure if it's because the Cardinal's DLine sucks or what... but I ran all over them this morning.

I had a 79 run up the middle against the steelers and another one for like 49 on the same quarter.