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

[Devlin345]

I think the game is garbage and i fear madden 25 next gen will be the same just with better graphics if it is im afraid i might be done with all ea football games for at least two years

[roadman]

I'm just loving the smarter CPU AI.

With 5 seconds left before half, Wilson kneels with the ball. Also, saw Wilson scramble and make a pass.

5 seconds left in the game, Seahawks winning 3-0, Wilson took a knee.

With adjusted sliders, this game plays nice.

If you don't move the sliders off default, this turns into a different game and not for the good.

[Gronkanador]

One thing i noticed when watching the owner mode video is that they had the patriots captains wearing the C patch designating who is a captain. However the patriots have never worn those patches.

[tril]

My third post about the Demo.
its mostly con's. personally, as far as gameplay wise, I don't feel that the game offers enough new features or change to warrant a purchase.

The new defensive adjustments at the line of scrimmage offered a lot of potential. However, the user will in all likely-hood have issues making these adjustments on the fly, because the AI/controlled team never runs clock or take their time to audible etc. The most defensive adjustments Ive been able to make is just the typical guess run left, run right, pass etc. and tight coverage, but there are so much more adjustments one could make. Again, the pace that the CPU/Ai controlled teams use make it impossible.

EA's CPU/AI clock management has always been horrible and now they really stand out.

The IE has been cleaned up, but last years version had more umphh too it, despite all the weird tackles.

Where are the penalties
QB's are too efficient.
Commentary, From what I can tell, not that much of an improvement from last year.
wont comment about sidelines, etc.
crowd/stadiums seemed livelier in last years version.

the demo should have offered us more camera angles.

Maybe the be a owner mode will be the saving grace for this title.

I believe that the budget for Madden probably went into the next gen version. They just cleaned up the IE in this version.

Im on the fence with a purchase. I may just play Madden13, or get my fix with 2k.

not bashing EA, IM just saying.

[roadman]

Quote: Originally Posted by tril

My third post about the Demo. its mostly con's. personally, as far as gameplay wise, I don't feel that the game offers enough new features or change to warrant a purchase. The new defensive adjustments at the line of scrimmage offered a lot of potential. However, the user will in all likely-hood have issues making these adjustments on the fly, because the AI/controlled team never runs clock or take their time to audible etc. The most defensive adjustments Ive been able to make is just the typical guess run left, run right, pass etc. and tight coverage, but there are so much more adjustments one could make. Again, the pace that the CPU/Ai controlled teams use make it impossible. EA's CPU/AI clock management has always been horrible and now they really stand out. The IE has been cleaned up, but last years version had more umphh too it, despite all the weird tackles. Where are the penalties QB's are too efficient. Commentary, From what I can tell, not that much of an improvement from last year. wont comment about sidelines, etc. crowd/stadiums seemed livelier in last years version. the demo should have offered us more camera angles. Maybe the be a owner mode will be the saving grace for this title. I believe that the budget for Madden probably went into the next gen version. They just cleaned up the IE in this version. Im on the fence with a purchase. I may just play Madden13, or get my fix with 2k. not bashing EA, IM just saying.

My suggestions would be to take accelerated clock off and you will have plenty of time making decision. I was able to choose run or pass, coverage audiable, LB's shift, DL shift and edge rush all before the CPU hiked the ball.

Two, play around with sliders. I lowered QBA to 20, upped coverage and reaction to 60 and it lowered compleation %'s. I'v seen swatted passes, coverage hits, and over thrown passes and passes that go no where because of pressure.

Just some healthy suggestions.

[w00dy Hayezz]

I wish i could give an opinion on the demo, but it froze both times i tried it.

[jmurphy31]

Quote: Originally Posted by roadman

I'm just loving the smarter CPU AI. With 5 seconds left before half, Wilson kneels with the ball. Also, saw Wilson scramble and make a pass. 5 seconds left in the game, Seahawks winning 3-0, Wilson took a knee. With adjusted sliders, this game plays nice. If you don't move the sliders off default, this turns into a different game and not for the good.

So youre saying if you play default all-pro, its a different game than if you make some slider adjustments. Not disagreeing , just wondering. I'll give it a try when I get home.

What slider adjustments have you made?

[tril]

Quote: Originally Posted by roadman

My suggestions would be to take accelerated clock off and you will have plenty of time making decision. I was able to choose run or pass, coverage audiable, LB's shift, DL shift and edge rush all before the CPU hiked the ball. Two, play around with sliders. I lowered QBA to 20, upped coverage and reaction to 60 and it lowered compleation %'s. I'v seen swatted passes, coverage hits, and over thrown passes and passes that go no where because of pressure. Just some healthy suggestions.

I will try that. turn accelerated clock off.
thanks for the suggestions.