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

[rangerrick012]

Played my first game of the demo, All Pro, I used the Packers.

PROS:
-Graphics and presentation are both finally up to par.
-Gameplay seems to be a step in the right direction. There are still the same typical 'Madden' issues, like certain plays almost always being more effective than others (Slants).

CONS:
-Scrambling w/ Rodgers for me was too easy, and I echo those who are worried about Vick cheesers, particularly online. Just seems like QB speed in general should be toned down, b/c I could run at will w/ Rodgers, which is not a good thing. Once or twice is fine, but the CPU should adjust and be able to stop it eventually.

-CPU AI still seems to be bonehead at times. Bears (CPU) down 4 /10 sec left, 1 TO left, 2 & long at their own 40 or so, and they run a draw play and have to use their last TO. And then 3rd and long w/ no TOs and 7 sec left they run a draw again. Don't know what that was all about.

I'm still torn on this game. There are definite improvements but there's still a feeling of 'meh' for me. I did like it better than the NCAA demo, which I didn't like at all. Will wait and see what others think before deciding whether or not to buy.

[marc68]

EA could make a virtually perfect and amazingly fun game and there are guys who absolutely REFUSE to give them credit. Oh well....new Madden, same old complainers.

[bucky60]

Quote: Originally Posted by tazdevil20

Hey Bucky, while I agree that Clifton is a beast, Peppers is a top 3 end in the league. He should be able to get a LITTLE pressure. That's not as concerning as the pressure the DTs get. My defensive tackles should rarely get to the QB. I'm not saying never, but in one of my games, Ryan Pickett had 4 sacks. That's just ridiculous.

I totally agree. I also found in previous Maddens that the LE gets most of the DE sacks while the RE gets ignored. I completely agree with you. I was just saying that Clifton is pretty good and equalized some elite DE's. I wasn't trying to disagree with your Madden DL pressure comment. I agree with you.

[bucky60]

Quote: Originally Posted by marc68

EA could make a virtually perfect and amazingly fun game and there are guys who absolutely REFUSE to give them credit. Oh well....new Madden, same old complainers.

Again, unnecessary and totally uncalled for. People have legitimate issues.

[spankdatazz22]

The OL/DL needs a huge overhaul. The lack of good player interaction is a base/core issue (most of the interaction is 1on1) and it seems the way the game indicates a player is better than another is to simply have him block for a certain amount of time then let the defensive player go. Or whiff entirely. I don't see the benefit to having great OL/DL if the interaction is done on such an elementary level

[7points]

Quote: Originally Posted by bucky60

Again, unnecessary and totally uncalled for. People have legitimate issues.

Not to mention whats a perfect game, everyone has different tastes.

[SDOTizBak23]

I did something that caught my eye and really impressed me. It was a 3rd and about 9 and obviously I called for a pass play and I expected te CPU to be in a pass prevent/zone set which was true. This isn't what caught my eye but what happened when the play occured. The play seemed to break down with the zone coverage covering all it's areas and while my o-line held their blocks for as long as possible it finally broke and I found myself scrambling with Rodgers looking to find an open receiver when I saw Jennings break from his route wave his hands at me... and I fired a bullet on the run while te DE was chasing me... Hold up. On the run passing!?!? I haven't seen that in madden maybe ever... Usually when our on the run like that.. You get the animation of the QB stopping in mid run to set up and throw... This to me is huge!!!! Still haven't rely played a full qtr let alone game but that play stood out in the few minutes I could play.

[illwill10]

Anyone try messing with CPU Reaction Sliders?
It made a big difference in gameplay. I tried a game on All-Pro and setting CPU reactions to 0. Was able to exploit the defense easiliy. But didnt see any Super LBs or Physic DB.
I am thinking 25-40 would be a good setting where it is tough but less Super LBs or Physic DBs