Madden NFL 11 Demo Available Now, Please Post Impressions Here

[Sherman91587]

Is anyone still holding the speed burst on every play even tho it aint there?? haha. I do like the assist on some things tho but does that get turned off on the higher levels?

[Section_25]

Quote: Originally Posted by ryan36

It's pretty credible, it comes direct from Ian, on his blog on easports.com. I suppose it could be more credible...but it'd have to be chiseled on a stone tablet and read from a mountain next to a burning bush.

I'm glad they plan to make a patch to address this, but I also hope that they leave the option to use the current controls as well...some people actually like them believe it or not.

[Section_25]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sherman91587

Is anyone still holding the speed burst on every play even tho it aint there?? haha. I do like the assist on some things tho but does that get turned off on the higher levels?

Yes... I press the R2 button on my PS3 on runs even knowing it does nothing.... I've gotten so used to doing it with other games I can't seem to break the habit...LOL

[ezio]

Quote: Originally Posted by Section_25

I'm glad they plan to make a patch to address this, but I also hope that they leave the option to use the current controls as well...some people actually like them believe it or not.

I belive you will have both options. At least I hope so because I am one of those people that actually likes the strategy pad

[Todem]

The Strat Pad is not awful. I would get used to it. But it is nice to have the option for the way it has always been. I believe the patch will come after or during week one of the NFL season.

As far as auto sprint. I have no issues with it. It works and feels smooth and natural and adds a sim element to the game IMO.

[MaddenMan]

Good fun demo, gameflow is nice especially for newbies and casual play. One niggle I have however with the demo is the play of the game at the end was me taking a knee....seriously?? lol

They have to code it to NEVER make the POTG the QB kneel.

[ProjD989]

I got around to playing the demo for Madden 11. I did not like pushing the extra buttons on the to get into the strat pad to make adjustments. I think this is a complete waste of time. Yes I know I can get use to it, but they should have left the option to have it the old way. The meter for kick offs, fields goals, and punts are too easy. I liked the old style.

I did not play the gameflow style. It seems to me this option is for new people to the game and for causal gamers who do not want to go through the trouble of picking plays.

It seems they targeting the game towards the casual gamer, but by doing that they might start to alienate the hardcore gamers who play this game the most. I may be canceling my pre-order this year and wait to see how people like the game first.

[Todem]

Quote: Originally Posted by MaddenMan

Good fun demo, gameflow is nice especially for newbies and casual play. One niggle I have however with the demo is the play of the game at the end was me taking a knee....seriously?? lol They have to code it to NEVER make the POTG the QB kneel.

Yeah I agree with that. For my online franchise I will call all my own plays. But for my offline dynasty I will fool around with it to see if it can work for me on offense in combination with the full playbook. Defense I always will call my own plays regardless. And for a quick pick up game with some of my buddies who are not hardcore football gamers it is a nice change of pace to have a easy relaxed game.

The one thing Madden has always done for the most part is make the game is fun, and I think sometimes that get's lost on a lot of us hardcore simmers (I am a sim player at heart). When i play with friends who don't have the same skill set I actually have had some very cool and fun shootouts. It has always been a great 2 player game.

The more and more I read the impressions page the more excited I am gettting. I knew this demo was probably a 75% build on the game. No way this would be the final product. I think the real verdict will come over the next 2-3 weeks.