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

[illwill10]

Quote: Originally Posted by Playmakers

I agree this years Madden has great potential....I can see myself playing it all year which hasn't been the case for about 5-6 years now I was sold on the game after playing the demo about 4 times....i haven't played it much since but that's only because i'm not real big demo guy or fan of the Packers or Bears With a few tweaks this year I think Madden 12 will hands down be the best football game by EA this year no disrespect to NCAA 12 but it simply doesn't hang with Madden this year IMO

fully agree with everyting you said.
I can say that I am excited for Madden(couldnt say that say 05).
Only player Demo twice and I am sold. I am not a Demo guy or even Play Now Guy. I really just need a few games to get use to the game and find a good slider set.
Really like NCAA, but it doesnt hang with Madden. Presentation, Graphics, Franchise & SS looks great, DPP & Traits. Sure Madden doesnt have things NCAA has(Unique Formations and Offenses, Ability to take Pictures, College Atmosphere, Teambuilder, Coaching Carousel). But I can say I am more excited for Madden

[DJ]

Quote: Originally Posted by SkinsBoYee

Got a couple games in with the Demo last night. Really liked what i saw. I am by no means one that will dissect the footwork of a 70 rated RG and then call for the heads of any and all members of the team that created this game, but I am what I would call a sim player. Meaning, for my enjoyment I want what i play and see to mimick as close as to what I see on Sunday as i can. That being said. Like the gameplay. Smooth is the word that comes to mind. Played on All Pro with some slider tweeks. Loved how the opposing D played. There are some tweeks to be made to sliders, but I will await for the retail to address these, no way would I put it upon a demo to nail gameplay just yet. As far as the cosmetics..the players have never looked better. It kind of reminds me of the first time I saw the new madden on the original playstation back in the day. You know, sort of cartoony, yet utterly lifelike? I can't really explain it. I prefer this, and i think it makes the game look great. FINALLY STAT OVERLAYS seems to be great. Saw a good bit of them...and in various scenarios. This just makes the game more alive...like you are really watching a game. I think past iterations of madden completely blew this, to the point of not even being in the game for some. This brings football to life. I wish there where even more...but at least we are seeing some and the skins of the overlays look great as well. Kudos there EA. What I do wish they did though is can all that pregame stuff. Really...of all of us, who is gonna sit thru each one. Does it even really add to the game? A true halftime / postgame show would have gone to even greater lengths of giving us a true what you see on Sunday feel. The pregame stuff is bogus. Need the halftime stuff. Why not even flash stats at halftime. Again, just something that would draw you into the game more, which is so simple. Lastly...with gameplay this smooth...I simply can not wait to play this game in the Broadcast cam. The walkups and ratio of player size to field in the cam is simply what we have been waiting for, for all players like me who use this camera to give us that game day feel. Yes, I know...how or why people play like this is beyond you. Please, let us spare this repetitive cliche of a statement and revel in what will be the best madden we have ever seen. Its football kids, its almost here. I am as giddy as a little gurrrrlllll.

Broadcast camera is really nice. Does Madden have Coach Mode? I may have to use that mode for one of my franchises this year, because I really like the look of the camera.

[JaySmooov]

Quote: Originally Posted by SkinsBoYee

Got a couple games in with the Demo last night. Really liked what i saw. I am by no means one that will dissect the footwork of a 70 rated RG and then call for the heads of any and all members of the team that created this game, but I am what I would call a sim player. Meaning, for my enjoyment I want what i play and see to mimick as close as to what I see on Sunday as i can. That being said. Like the gameplay. Smooth is the word that comes to mind. Played on All Pro with some slider tweeks. Loved how the opposing D played. There are some tweeks to be made to sliders, but I will await for the retail to address these, no way would I put it upon a demo to nail gameplay just yet. As far as the cosmetics..the players have never looked better. It kind of reminds me of the first time I saw the new madden on the original playstation back in the day. You know, sort of cartoony, yet utterly lifelike? I can't really explain it. I prefer this, and i think it makes the game look great. FINALLY STAT OVERLAYS seems to be great. Saw a good bit of them...and in various scenarios. This just makes the game more alive...like you are really watching a game. I think past iterations of madden completely blew this, to the point of not even being in the game for some. This brings football to life. I wish there where even more...but at least we are seeing some and the skins of the overlays look great as well. Kudos there EA. What I do wish they did though is can all that pregame stuff. Really...of all of us, who is gonna sit thru each one. Does it even really add to the game? A true halftime / postgame show would have gone to even greater lengths of giving us a true what you see on Sunday feel. The pregame stuff is bogus. Need the halftime stuff. Why not even flash stats at halftime. Again, just something that would draw you into the game more, which is so simple. Lastly...with gameplay this smooth...I simply can not wait to play this game in the Broadcast cam. The walkups and ratio of player size to field in the cam is simply what we have been waiting for, for all players like me who use this camera to give us that game day feel. Yes, I know...how or why people play like this is beyond you. Please, let us spare this repetitive cliche of a statement and revel in what will be the best madden we have ever seen. Its football kids, its almost here. I am as giddy as a little gurrrrlllll.

I agree with everything but the part I bolded.

As a guy who lives in Chicago and has never been to a Bears game (yet), I like the intro a LOT. I never even knew they had one, so for me at least, I think it's kind of cool to see it. Now, of course they will get skipped through, but even instant replays get skipped through a lot. You wouldn't go as far as to say that Replay's aren't needed in order to upgrade gameplay slightly, would you?

This was the last time I remembered a player intro, and I thought it was AMAZING at the time. 0:05 - 1:30



You can also see how far Madden has come Even if it has taken too long.

[UMhester04]

Anyone notice the defense only comes out in 1 or 2 formations when you run?

[RumbleStud]

Does anyone know if you can adjust player tendencies in the full game?

[Aggies7]

Quote: Originally Posted by DJ

Broadcast camera is really nice. Does Madden have Coach Mode? I may have to use that mode for one of my franchises this year, because I really like the look of the camera.

Wait can you play the demo in broadcast mode?

[SkinsBoYee]

Also...the FG camera is the best thing to happen to this game presentation wise. Love the application to kick now, and it looks amazing. Big props EA for making a FG feel quality and not just an after thought.

[SkinsBoYee]

Quote: Originally Posted by Aggies7

Wait can you play the demo in broadcast mode?

No, that option is not there on the Demo, it is greyed out...BUT ITS GONNA BE THEIR ON RETAIL!!! Gi Gi Gigiddy.