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

[T1TRAPTOR]

I've hated madden since like Madden 08 and Madden 13 is definitely fun and playable. I'm buying it for sure.

[Steven547]

Let me start by saying I have not played a Madden game since 2005, so if I bring up things that might be "old", apologies.

First, I like the presentation in the beginning, and from what I've read of past versions, it's a step up.

Second, couple questions...

--Where are the camera options?
--In the Options Menu there is a "Coach Mode" that is inactive. What is that mode? Does the CPU control the players including kicking or ?
--Does anyone else notice that during the replays, the animations seem "blocky"?

[StrawHat Patriot]

Quote: Originally Posted by Steven547

Let me start by saying I have not played a Madden game since 2005, so if I bring up things that might be "old", apologies. First, I like the presentation in the beginning, and from what I've read of past versions, it's a step up. Second, couple questions... --Where are the camera options? --In the Options Menu there is a "Coach Mode" that is inactive. What is that mode? Does the CPU control the players including kicking or ? --Does anyone else notice that during the replays, the animations seem "blocky"?

--No camera options in the demo.
--Coach mode simply makes the CPU take control if you are not moving your player while the play is already on (for example, if you're not moving your QB after the snap, the CPU will make him pass the ball to who the feel is the best person to pass to.
--I don't know.

[T1TRAPTOR]

Not sure if this has been answered, but does anyone know if the Patriots / Rams London game will be played in London on CC in M13?

[prime21time37]

only played two games and anyone saying they cant notice a difference in the engine, they just dont wanna see it. i will say it takes some getting used to. i do hope they sort out the after play stuff because although not a gamebreaker it does get old after awhile. guys just seemingly fall all over the place. i like that the DBs and WRs seem to fight for the ball together. havnt seen any penalties yet. i play on slow and that seems to work for me. the qb read play seems overly dangerous with RG3. hopefully that doesnt always happen, the defense seems to over persue to the HB leaving griffin with a mile of running room. used it 4 times and ran two long runs and two decent runs. only played twice though. commentary is definetly improved 125%. although i heard a few things that baffled me its a ton better then what it was. had KR and PR for TD. one with Banks and one with washington for seahawks. randy moss looks 22 not in his late 30s. a little worried about that. overall its the demo and not final build so my negatives can easily be fixed in a tuner. i really think we are headed in right direction, unfortunetly we are years behind so us gamers are a tough crowd to please. i also believe football is impossible to make perfect because there is too many opinions on how the game should be played. so we will always disagree and the game will never satisfy everyone. i do like where we are headed and i pray that offline CC mode will deliver. im a offline player so i depend on cpu AI to be good. this is definetly a day one buy for me and if you like nfl football then madden should definetly get you through the year.

[bukktown]

Quote: Originally Posted by FLIGHTWHITE

Well i just scored me a copy for Xbox 360. Will be here Tuesday. CAN'T WAIT. I was content on using my Season Ticket but I bought it last year for Madden 12 and it expired yesterday. Paid a little extra which I have no problem doing. Guy has 1 more copy for PS3/Xbox 360. Here is the deal fellows. DirtyJerzy32, then Dookiewolf hit me up for details. These guys came at me first but if they don't want them then its free game. Attachment 48455

Is that a Velcro wallet?

[tanchl]

For the first time since 1992, I won't be buying this game. For me, simply adding simple features and done well would go so far to make this game buyable.

One big area that looks to be once again ignored is a true representation of penalties. No defensive holding, no illegal contact, no personal fouls, just the typical sparse sprinkling of holding, offside, clipping, and even more rare, pass interference.

Once again, you can only send a man in motion one way without the ability of reversing his direction, what I call yo-yo motion.

Another year of not being able to customize camera angles.

Finally, I don't see the ability to shift formations.

Sadly, all four items l have listed were implemented in the last generation of games.

I don't care what engine has been implemented or lighting improvements made, or gimmicky new features added, if you can't experience the bevy of real-life penalties, move your players around realistically, and see it done the way you want then why bother with this game. And it isn't just omissions that is bringing me to this decision, it's year after year of hoping that the game will finally make me happy, but finding out it won't. I think it flat out sux; now what am I going to do?

[Pappy Knuckles]

I've been playing this demo all day. It's gonna be a long wait for this to come out. I really like how Eli feels in the game. He throws darts all over the field. You can really tell he's a top tier QB.