Madden NFL 13 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (360, PS3)

[SoxFan01605]

Quote: Originally Posted by bukktown

The tackling in this demo is forearm shivers and shoulder charges.

Yeah, it's such a disconnect. In traffic, the contact created and the overall feel is more weighty, smooth, and dynamic. I really like the overall feel and have seen some nice moments. In the open field, however, or in one-on-one situations where guys run into each other, it's very goofy looking to say the least.

There are some seeming attempts at wrap tackles but it's like they don't have a chance to animate because the physics says "it's time to fall down now"...lol. I also don't like how it speeds up into the tackle rather than flowing from what is happening.

Often, it's like physics is competing with animations rather than working with them. Hopefully it can be tuned better for retail (via patch, tuner update, etc)

[bukktown]

Quote: Originally Posted by Broncos86

Infinity engine at work: DE is being blocked to the inside, RB runs to the inside and runs square into a still-blocked DE. RB ends up on the ground. Another: RB has a first down, it seems, only to trip over a fallen lineman and stumble, giving LBs time to tackle short of the first down.

SS blitzes, RB shifts to pick him up, goes low on the block, SS loses balance leans forward (still has his lower Half tangled up with the RB) and touches face masks with the QB. Both the SS and QB end up on the backs.

[bukktown]

Quote: Originally Posted by SoxFan01605

Yeah, it's such a disconnect. In traffic, the contact created and the overall feel is more weighty, smooth, and dynamic. I really like the overall feel and have seen some nice moments. In the open field, however, or in one-on-one situations where guys run into each other, it's very goofy looking to say the least. There are some seeming attempts at wrap tackles but it's like they don't have a chance to animate because the physics says "it's time to fall down now"...lol. Hopefully it can be tuned better for retail (via patch, tuner update, etc)

Yeah iwas even gonna mention that. Inside the tackles it's good, outside the tackles.....not so much.

[EmmittSmithx22x]

Gotta say, I am happy with the Demo! Infinity Engine, DB/WR Interactions, no Super LB's all a plus!

[volstopfan14]

I just had a strange play. I was controlling Washington and I punted the ball. Seattle signaled for a fair catch so I, controlling the gunner, moved out of the way to avoid touching the returner. The Seahawks PR caught the ball and took off running up field to where my player would have been. After a long return, I made the tackle and Seattle was given the ball at the spot of the tackle. In addition, Nantz and Simms started talking about how the Seahawks muffed the punt, but recovered it.

If this is the wrong place to post bugs, I apologize.

[NYGNYY7251]

I'm really liking the demo so far. No complaints at all. Love the commentary, game looks great, crowd finally sounds alive, new engine makes the game feel much smoother. I can honestly say if this demo was the final product, I'd be pretty darn happy.

One minor thing I hope they fixed for the retail version if during the halftime highlights, you'll see defensive players line up on the offensive line against the same team. Ex: I am the Giants, and I saw Eli going under center with Terrell Thomas as his center, and JPP facing him on the other side.

Commentary could use some minor tweaks. Like mentioning the wrong play happening once or twice, but other than that, really liking the fluency between Nance and Simms.

[CT Pitbull]

the ONLY bad part about this demo and madden 13 overall is the fact that i will NEVER play NCAA football 13 ever again ...i had a feeling when i preordered it that i was wasting 45 dollars but i needed a "new" football fix....oh well it gets traded in for either nba2k13 or COD Black Ops 2....lol

[Moosehead77]

You know how a linebacker will blitz and get a great jump and just as the QB hands off the ball to the RB The linebacker is there to meet him. Well i was on offense took the snap handed off to the RB. Linebacker nails him and is kinda hanging on him for a bit than falls off. The Rb stumbles backwards from the hit is stumbling but stays on his feet, recovers and goes back up field. It was onyl a 4 yard gain but it looked great.

Also the sideline catches are great as well. The WR's dont just get sucked out of bounce they actually catch the ball and go upfield. Or stretch out to make the catch and keep their toes in bounce.