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

[azdawgpound]

Quote: Originally Posted by Gymbo-59

PS3 demo is out

yeap d/ling now 23%. 18 minutes left.

[GisherJohn24]

I did not like Madden 12 and had my issues with 13. I've actually been a Madden 10 junkie and still am. But this demo has me semi-excited to see the final game.

[Frostbite1231]

I played around with it a bit. Didn't have much fun, sadly. The Skills rainer seems borken (or the timing is so pinpoint that it's impossible to be consistent). I played a half of Pack/Hawks and a half of 49ers/Ravens on All-Pro. I liked the control of the pocket you had on offense, especially the read option. I thought Defense was horrid though. Everyone seemed really slow. If you like playing as an end or DT, forget about it because you can't shed blocks at all. Seemed like my jukes and trucks when using the HBs were way less effective.

I dig ultimate team, so I'll still get it eventually, and I am sure the gameplay will stick on me eventually. Right now I am disappointed though. It really feels more like Madden 12 than Madden 13 to me.

[CT Pitbull]

Quote: Originally Posted by youALREADYknow

Just had the same thing happen before halftime. It's so obvious that it better be addressed before release.

so it is EXACTLY the same as it was in madden 13 which had the worst late game awareness decision making of any football game ive ever played.

my impressions of this demo is I am SO ready for next gen and literally tired of "this" madden. I mean its ok but im ready for something fresh and NEW its been what 7 years now of football atrocity and mediocrity. it's hard to justify playing/wasting your time playing a football game just to have it come down to a 2 minute drill situation where the AI completely goes brain dead. I don't have that time to waste anymore. If im gonna play a game of football I want and DESERVE a REALISTIC conclusion to my hour and a half of time I put in.

Im a zoom cam guy so this demo really does nothing for me. the camera is one that I will never play on as it is just way too EASY when you can see the whole field like we can on this angle. I don't know if they tried to copy coordinator cam from ncaa14 but even that didn't get much tick from me. It made the passing game waaaaay to easy. I really have yet to see anything from this demo that impresses me so far which is unfortunate. I haven't tweeked any sliders yet but all madden is an absolute cake walk and I do NOT play like a cheeser.

ho hum sums it up thus far and disappointing AI time/situation awareness

[The Next Big Thing]

Playing on the PS3 Madden demo

and um I'm in the 4th quarter and half of the Packers offensive players are invisible..

I see their shadow but their model is gone.

[blackout78]

Played one game this morning before heading out to work and I enjoyed it. Will really give it some play tonight and see how it is and compares to NCAA 14.

[Caveman24]

Quote: Originally Posted by TombSong

Whats the no switch rule ?

You stay on 1 player on defense at all times. If your the MLB stay on him until the play end. Also no use catching when you throw the ball let the CPU make the grab for you then you control him after they catch the ball.

[Armor and Sword]

Quote: Originally Posted by TombSong

Whats the no switch rule ?

Let's say you are the MLB before the snap.....you stay the MLB once the play begins...you never switch to the nearest defender....ever. You just play as your original chosen defender.


Adds an enitre element of letting player ratings have a much larger effect on the outcome of plays. If you feel a passing play is on tap...choose the SS or FS so you can ball hawk or look for a big hit. Want to rush the passer....choose the RE or LE or DT and stick with it.


Your games will be far more enjoyable and the results more varied.


My 2 cents.


back on topic to impressions.....and mine will come soon. Need to get home and DL this puppy.