Madden NFL 25 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions (360, PS3)

[Smoke6]

Quote: Originally Posted by Malcd9583

PS4 is going to make you pay to play online too btw. They are making PS+ a requirement to play online and are setting up the model to function like Microsoft's Gold/Silver plan. thats not true its just one standard there is no gold or silver for PS4 show me a link.

Yeah, dude is full of it and giving misinformation, Its just PS+ for online play and they said nothing about not being able to download free demos eiither (which I doubt they would have behind a paywall, it would only encourage those to subscribe if the online aspect is there thang) which would top what live has been doing.

Cant wait to get my hands on this demo, I hope it doesnt feel the same ole same ole!

[Gman 18]

Quote: Originally Posted by njdevils14

Anybody know what time it comes out for the PS3?

I think sometime late this afternoon.

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[vSphereGuy]

Quote: Originally Posted by C the Lyte

Gentlemen, there is a console thread here. Can we get back to demo impressions?

My bad

Waiting for it to come out on the PS3 is killing me.



Good impressions so far guys, keep em coming.

[MrMBrown]

Quote: Originally Posted by njdevils14

Anybody know what time it comes out for the PS3?

It'll be sometime this afternoon.

[WeBB15]

Obviously, stilly buggy in the sense that some graphics/ animations hiccup, and presentation issues very rarely(Sideline reporter was supposed to be talking but no audio). But when animations are good, theyre really good. Saw a deflected pass where the defender slid to his knees while getting the interception, and getting knocked out by his own teammate who was also trying to reach for the ball, but still managed to get the turnover. The juking and physics of players more detailed when colliding. The Ravens actually trying to come back in end of the game, and not choosing running plays. Tiptoe sideline catches arent always in bounds. Running AI knows how to follow blockers and stay in bounds. Ballhawk feature seems to work really well. AI tackling maybe a little too weak, as with Celek I can just truck over 2 guys at the same time more than once a game. Just in 15 min of gameplay, I noticed these things.

The pre-snap camera is now zoomed out by default? I dislike this very much, I can't see very much details, and is just not how I've played madden for decades. PLEASE tell me this will be changed for default cam. I think I saw I can select zoomed cam like years past, but that was always a little too close for my taste.

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But you don't need to pay for PSN+ to be able to download demos, use Netflix or any of the other functions besides actual online gaming. It is not the same as the gold/silver set up MS uses.

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Quote: Originally Posted by vSphereGuy

Sure. I'll do your homework for you. http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/06/...s4-online-play http://www.gamespot.com/news/sony-ex...e-play-6410806 http://www.gamespot.com/news/ps-plus...online-6409709 http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/...4-online-play/ You will get the basic PSN access just like the free Silver gets you access to the MS store. To play online, you have to pay for PS+ like you have to pay for Gold.

C'mon man, you get all the free to play games without a subscription to PS+ and im pretty sure the games will be up to the devs discretion if their online is behind the paywall or not.

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OK after playing a couple of games (both on all-madden) I want to give a quick rundown of my pros and cons.

Pros:
- CPU AI is better. I felt like they were just smarter overall and actually capable of scoring points.
- The games felt competitive.
- I lost both games (I think I lost one game in Madden 13).
- The Packers passed a lot, where as the 49ers ran more. Not sure if it is a coincidence.
- Player control feels great.
- The commentary sounded improved.
- Blocking was improved.
- Hit sticks felt satisfying.
- I threw intercepts that were not ridiculous.
- The scores felt realistic

Cons:
- Could still exploit the defence with streaks on the outside when they are in zone.
- CPU completion percentages were too high (around 90% both games).
- Too many injuries (and I was one of the people advocating for more injuries).
- I had Lamichael James stiff-arm and truck two defenders in the one play.

Ultimately this did what every demo should do. It made me excited for the game.

Another quick note, the skills trainer was working for me. Had a message before each playing saying to do a move, I would do it and it would work.