Madden NFL 11 Demo Available Now, Please Post Impressions Here

[snowman5607]

Quote: Originally Posted by Skyboxer

Then don't use it..... Problem solved.

Bingo.

Personally, I really like the game flow.

[Skyboxer]

Quote: Originally Posted by snowman5607

Bingo. Personally, I really like the game flow.

Yeah me too. At least EA made this new addition an option unlike the strategy pad (That I also like though)

[bodymore]

Can they get rid of the touchdown celebration where the guy chops his feet and runs up to his teammates. That doesn't look good at all. I have always preferred the player models on NCAA over Madden but it was usually only a slight difference. This years NCAA just makes Madden look bad. I had to stop playin the demo because I didn't want to get used to the new controls and mess with my NCAA enjoyment.

[Only1LT]

Quote: Originally Posted by Skyboxer

Yeah me too. At least EA made this new addition an option unlike the strategy pad (That I also like though)

Gameflow isn't bad. Especially when using a headset as it keeps the other audio from dropping out, so you can have the announcers and the coach at the same time. Used it for two games without Gameplan. Probably won't ever use it again, just because I would rather just Gamplan and call my own plays. Waht the coach says is pretty generic and not all that helpful to a veteran in any case.

I will say, that it was funny at the end of the 2nd game, which I lost, that while I was on D, with the other team running out the last minute, the coach said in a depressed tone something like, well, nice try guys, but their just gonna kneel here and we can't stop em lol. There were a couple snaps after that and the coach said it again in a couple diff ways. Was pretty funny.

[spankdatazz22]

Quote: Originally Posted by tazdevil20

Nothing feels alive at all. The players didn't look very good, the camera is too far away, the animations (albeit some additionals) start repeating again. Player movement does not look very real. When the play ends, everyone just stands up in a synchronized motion and does an about face still. The inability to come in and deliver the wood when there is a gang tackle is an absolute killer I also think the ball moves too fast when you pass it. A bullet pass looks like it was shot out of a cannon, even if I am throwing on the run. It's damn near impossible to sack the QB as he gets rid of it just as you get there no matter how effective your blitz was. The sideline catches were pretty good.

My biggest issue by far is the player interaction, or lack of it. I watched Shonn Green take an inside run and get hit after a 4-5yd gain, then gain another 4yds while going through a "trying to stay on his feet" animation - while defenders force-field slid out of his way. Or when I see weird physics-be-damned movement because the game is trying to render some "cool" 1-on-1 animation instead of what should appropriately occur. Just ruins any sense of immersion for me.

Played a little more last night. Was bored after 3quarters and re-downloaded the NCAA demo just for comparison. I liked the speed and the more lively nature of the play but the above issue is in that game also, just not as prevalent. After watching defensive linemen I was controlling getting shoved to the ground most of the time I tried a special move, I deleted it and decided to try Madden again w/o the irritating coach speak and visual coaching queues, and turned the speed up to Normal. Was able to get into it a little more. I really hated the over the shoulder catches from last year so it seems the catching got the biggest/most noticeable upgrade. The player models are cartoonish, but guess the way it's done it allows them greater flexibility in manipulating the animations (just guessing). I think they did a really good job w/the stadium detail. I didn't have a problem with the camera, but I haven't played Madden/NCAA much this generation.

Agreed w/your other points; the post-play player movement is still puzzlingly robotic most of the time. Don't like the Strategy Pad. The commentary got on my nerves the more I listened to it; Gus Johnson is just way too excited most of the time - being louder doesn't make for better commentary. There are noticeable differences in tone when he's going between different queues. Collinsworth, who I praised a few years ago, now seems as blah as anything. Issue is the same since last gen - the problem isn't the voice talent, it's Tiburon and how they implement/direct the talent.

Still feel about the same as I did yesterday - it's Madden. I didn't expect much, but still ended up disappointed yesterday. Today I have a little more positive view of it by turning off the coachspeak/coaching advice, and speeding up the game.

[Roncatto]

So just downloaded the demo and heres my thoughts

Played with the jets on all pro.

Won 21-17 in what was probably the best demo game i have ever played to make you want to buy the game, because it was a classic and i bet i am the lucky one.

Went 14-0 down after a 7yrd TD pass from manning and a Mathis TD froma Greene fumble. (two things down that i wanted to see).

Then Sanchez threw a pick which was not ridiculous. Try to throw over the top, just not enough power and the CB grabbed it before the WR.

Got the ball back after sacking, yes sacking Manning on 3rd and 7. (btw madden 10 rules still apply, DO NOT SPRINT TO THE QB, use the right tackle button for right type of player).

Went down the field and threw a nice lobbed pass to the free TE for a TD.

2nd half fired a lovely corner route throw to edwards who outleaped the CB and scored the TD.

Got the ball back with 1 min remaining after breaking addai's arm lol.

Crotchery scores winning touchdown with 40 secs remaining.

Stopped the colts on 4th and 1.

Review:-

The much maligned stragey pad I thought was average being honest. The team changes were quick enough and worked well, however the hot routes you just did not have time. I guess the full game this MAY improve.

The passing felt lovley and true. No silly defensive mindreading and the pick was a typical NFL momment.

Running game not sure yet. One minute was hard, next minute was easy. What did notice is that the jets obviously good OL did open lanes up and you had to make sure you found them.

Gameflow:- have to say liked it. Jets played like the jets, prefered to run and when a throw was needed it didnt expect you to heave it downfield with sanchez. Will say that i reckon that with the gameplanning in the full game i reckon could be handy. At least it allows the full playbook if neccesary and i did do an audible once when i disagreed with the call, just like some Qb's will do.

Commentry - will wait for main game

Sound - its a demo wtf do people expect.

Overall - it felt a little more natural. Did not see any silly plays, yes felt slightlty slower but i think that allows you to really see whats happening. I know there is a few silly bugs but this was probably written months ago and i really do think that the gameplay will be very nice in the full game. Of course franchise mode is a disappointment this year, but last years CPU all out blitz's and mindreading CB were worse and glad this is fixed to a degree.

Will try few more games but generally happy.

This will require some slider tewaking of course but then again you cannot please everyone.

My only major critisicm is that the wr/rb breaking tackles after the catch is happening maybe a little too often and hopefully a players physical atributes will have some bearing on this in the main game.

[BFawlty]

K just got my first chance at the demo. Played as Jets and won 14 to 7. Overall not blown away, but not turned away either. Want some more time with it. My LOL moment, the "doritos crunch play" or whatever it's called was Sanchez taking a knee at the end of the game.

BF

[BDKiiing]

Who is playable in the demo and how many quarters/minutes do you get?