Madden NFL 11 Demo Available Now, Please Post Impressions Here

[Dog]

i wanna play it

[Mike Smoove]

Just tried on normal speed and yea it does play better but still not quite NCAA. But Madden 11 took a step forward this year. Hopefully its realtime physics next year like ive been predicting.

[s38s38s]

Man, some of ya'll are the biggest nit pickers I've ever encountered. It's like you'll never be happy with anything no matter what you get. Last year people complain about the run blocking, this year its fixed; now the "new complaint" is running is over-powered and too easy. Well thats because you're used to the crap we USED to call the run game in Madden being shutdown out of 3-2 cover4 defense. This time around you have to play it REALISTICLY by blitzing and filling the running lanes instead of sitting back in the same 3-4 cov 2/3 all game long.

Commentary, while not perfect its better than the drivel of previous years, sure there's some cheesy lines, and Gus is extra excited, but that's how he really is.

NCAA on normal speed is too fast, all it looks like is player's on skates. On slow you can actually see the loco-motion take place paly in and play out, huge difference for me. It's already been confirmed NCAA and Madden were built to play on Slow or lower.

NCAA's man defense is ridiculous, DB's running the routes before WR's, no separation on routes that IRL would eat up man such as drags, ins, outs, or deep posts with no safety help. In Madden you can get separation on those routes as you should. Every DB in NCAA is a Revis clone in man coverage.

I do not like the strategy pad...yet. As it's completly new to me and I am too used to the old way which is shared by NCAA.

I really like Gameflow so far, I've had both the Colts and Jets Coordinators make some great calls. When used right gone are the days for the most part of the same 3wr, 1te, 1hb set on every third down, or the same old PA-RO. It's about execution of the GP, and I for one can't wait to stick my nose into my Panther's gameplan with all of our new threats.

I would give the demo a solid 7.5-8 as I await the final build.

[DGuinta1]

Super jumping,swating the ball down LB' are still in the game.

[Dirtybird52]

i will never try game flow cuz tha only reason i play madden and ncaa is to prove i could be a deffencive cordinator in the nfl gameflow is the wortst idea ever. the game play is alittle better there is finaly timing in the passing game and run blocking but there is still poor oline dline interaction and no double hit tackles i give it a b- and 2010 got a f

[Mike Smoove]

Quote: Originally Posted by s38s38s

Man, some of ya'll are the biggest nit pickers I've ever encountered. It's like you'll never be happy with anything no matter what you get. Last year people complain about the run blocking, this year its fixed; now the "new complaint" is running is over-powered and too easy. Well thats because you're used to the crap we USED to call the run game in Madden being shutdown out of 3-2 cover4 defense. This time around you have to play it REALISTICLY by blitzing and filling the running lanes instead of sitting back in the same 3-4 cov 2/3 all game long. Commentary, while not perfect its better than the drivel of previous years, sure there's some cheesy lines, and Gus is extra excited, but that's how he really is. NCAA on normal speed is too fast, all it looks like is player's on skates. On slow you can actually see the loco-motion take place paly in and play out, huge difference for me. It's already been confirmed NCAA and Madden were built to play on Slow or lower. NCAA's man defense is ridiculous, DB's running the routes before WR's, no separation on routes that IRL would eat up man such as drags, ins, outs, or deep posts with no safety help. In Madden you can get separation on those routes as you should. Every DB in NCAA is a Revis clone in man coverage. I do not like the strategy pad...yet. As it's completly new to me and I am too used to the old way which is shared by NCAA. I really like Gameflow so far, I've had both the Colts and Jets Coordinators make some great calls. When used right gone are the days for the most part of the same 3wr, 1te, 1hb set on every third down, or the same old PA-RO. It's about execution of the GP, and I for one can't wait to stick my nose into my Panther's gameplan with all of our new threats. I would give the demo a solid 7.5-8 as I await the final build.

In the Madden full version ive noticed the run blocking is not as good as NCAAF.

[Triathlete_201]

Quote: Originally Posted by PGaither84

I told Ian that the strategy pad was the only "game killer" for me at CD.

Did he have a response for you?

[SA1NT401]

1-Running the ball is painfully easy...But it is default All-Pro.
2-Passing is passing. Not much to say there. Won both games 27-3 (1 game with each team)
3-Noticing A-lot of warping from WR and several of the same animations over and over and...
4-Player models are OK. Still, some players look anorexic thin.
5-Strategy pad blows! What were they thinking there?
6-Lighting is...Meh. NCAA trumps that area by a huge margin
7-Like the game speed overall.
8-Locomotion is minor, just like in the NCAA11 DEMO. Retail faired better. So thats positive.
9-Strategy Pad BLOWS! Just wanted to make that point again.
10-Cutscenes are just like last year for the most part. I skip em.
11-Gameflow in concept works, but it is just ask Madden 2.0. Might need to spend some solid time with it to make a better impression. It was literally calling the same 8-10 plays. But i know we can adjust that.
12-Gus n Chris...Horrible chemistry (or lack thereof). I love both of them as broadcasters..Madden has turned them to crap. Another year without commentary. Glad we can mute them. I think Gus was just wasted honestly.

Overall, its about what i was expecting and this year i wasnt xpecting much. Gonna give the DEMO more time the next few days, but as of now i am just not seeing anything thats offered that NCAA isnt already giving my football fix. Aside from using NFL teams that is.

Overall 6/10