Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

[mrclutch]

Presentation is very good and much improved.

Another year, another kick meter. I like the NCAA version better but I can live with this one.

I liked the little changes to the Gameflow play selection. Should make the feature usable for more folks.

I've read all the too fast QB stuff but didn't see it in my game. I'll have to run with QB by design to check it out. Pass rush was about right in my games.

Tackling and contact seemed somewhat improved and solid. You got a real sense of contact on big hits.

[DUDERMAN]

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Pros: As mentioned by others. There's almost no blocking on punt returns.

That's a positive trait?

[guaps]

Quote: Originally Posted by DUDERMAN

That's a positive trait?

Haha... my fault. That's, of course, not a positive trait

[therizing02]

*Gamespeed much faster than last year at default but the game seems to run smoother because of the virtual elimination of suction blocking.

*Love the new viewing angle for FG and XP.

*Presentation is excellent.

*Did Aaron Rodgers spend the entire lockout and a speed and agility camp? Damn he's fast!

*3d Grass looks good.

*Very disappointed to see the Packers throwing the ball with under a minute to go on 4th and 3 at the Chicago 35 and leading 31-0. WHY WHY WHY has this kind of garbage never been fixed?!?!?!?!

*Quick CPU snaps are still in the game. NCAA does not have this problem. Why has this been an issue in Madden for years?!?!?! I think I may have read where this is being fixed for the retail version.

*Colors are more vibrant.......finally got rid of the washed out look.

A lot of changes have been made to the game and after playing NCAA for a good 3 weeks it'll take some getting used to but I'm looking forward to getting the final build.

[bad_philanthropy]

Really enjoying the gameplay and animations on slow speed. Gameplay will need some slider tweaks, but overall this is the most positive feeling I've had about a football game demo in years.

Visually it's a step up from NCAA during regular gameplay. Colors are spot on.

Also impressed by uniform degradation this year. Grass stains looks good, but also having field paint, dirt on player's arms and legs, and paint scuffs the color of the opposing teams' helmets on your players lids are nice flourishes.

[DGuinta1]

Liking slow speed the best so far.

[bpac55]

Am I supposed to not have any commentary?

[mrclutch]

I'm still not seeing the QB's take off and run.

Clay Mathews is the fastest defensive player I have ever seen in a Video Game. Unbelievable how fast he covers ground.

Punt blocking isn't right as others have stated.