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

[jpdavis82]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mos1ted

Not to incite a 2K/Madden debate either, but 2K's presentation was the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Madden's is still in JV in comparison in my opinion. To make this post somewhat impressions related, there's still no proper halftime or postgame show to speak of in Madden 12. I honestly can't see how that warrants a game being "in a league of its own." The commentary is still elementary (going by the Madden 12 videos that EA has posted), and the cutscenes that do exist in the game will probably be old by the time to retail drops, assuming you'll be one of the ones who plays the demo nonstop until then.

Let me correct your statement, NBA2k11's presentation was the NBA Hall of Fame. I used to own NFL2k, the presentation was good, but not as good as Madden 12. The ONLY thing better in NFL2k presentation was the halftime/sportscenter weekly show in franchise.

You're entitled to your opinion I just think it's EA hateboy talk.

[whosgotcha]

Xbox 360
Lighting is amazing
Sweat on players is very noticeable
Pause the game and you get Dynamic Player Performance
I threw two intc with Aaron Rodgers that were very realistic
Replay camera angle are great
Faces during cut scene are very clear and crisp especially the eyes.
There are either more facial animations or the camera is closer and that makes them more noticeable.
White scuff marks on the Bears helmets
Animations are robotic but it may be because I'm playing on slow
Stat overlays are great (can't wait for franchise mode)

[brettmickey]

All I have to say about gameplay regarding NCAA football 12 and Madden demo 12 is that NCAA gameplay= football on ice. Madden gameplay= football. 'Nuff said

[roadman]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mos1ted

Not to incite a 2K/Madden debate either, but 2K's presentation was the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Madden's is still in JV in comparison in my opinion. To make this post somewhat impressions related, there's still no proper halftime or postgame show to speak of in Madden 12. I honestly can't see how that warrants a game being "in a league of its own." The commentary is still elementary (going by the Madden 12 videos that EA has posted), and the cutscenes that do exist in the game will probably be old by the time to retail drops, assuming you'll be one of the ones who plays the demo nonstop until then.

I see your point, but it's been known for the last few months that they gutted out the The Final Point and said it will be a focus for 13 and so will commentary. My expectations were nil in this area since that announcement.

[I3RIS3H]

I have got to say.. this is the best presentation in a sports game. Ever.

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

Quote: Originally Posted by jpdavis82

Let me correct your statement, NBA2k11's presentation was the NBA Hall of Fame. I used to own NFL2k, the presentation was good, but not as good as Madden 12. The ONLY thing better in NFL2k presentation was the halftime/sportscenter weekly show in franchise. You're entitled to your opinion I just think it's EA hateboy talk.

Agreed although 2k had better replay angles as well.

[stephenk24]

Really enjoying the demo too, Matthews is such a beast in it it's unbelieveable.

The presentation is really good till you reach the half, then the halftime show lets it down because it's so bland and adds nothing to it....

The gameplay is improved but still has little niggles, the throwing animation is improved but the ball after the delivery becomes a bullet sometimes and seems unrealistic. Also, the running game in my opinion is awful, really hard to get anything going at all as Grant... NCAA seems to be much better. Throwing is a bit inconsistant too, Nelson drops everything while Jennings catches the most stupid throws. Now I know Nelson is inconsistant at times but come on!

Game speed is also a bit of an issue, normal is so fast it's comical while slow seems just a little too slow to be realistic. Some aspects like the running game seem ok but a lot of the passing game seems sluggish to me.

Overall though there are more upsides which I can't be asked to mention so while there are issues I am more impressed with this demo than I have been previous titles. Not a first day purchase this year because I haven't played NCAA enough yet but I will definatley be getting it at some point. Hopefully by then all the inevitable teething troubles will have been fixed. Fingers crossed.

[jpdavis82]

Quote: Originally Posted by I3RIS3H

I have got to say.. this is the best presentation in a sports game. Ever.

No, according to one guy on here it's "JV compared to NFL2k" SMH

I don't know if it's the best compared to NBA2k11, but this is definitely the best presentation in a football video game.