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

[jmurphy31]

Quote: Originally Posted by audbal

do I have to be an xbox live gold member to download demo?

To get it now yes. In a few weeks its open for silver members.

[jpdavis82]

Quote: Originally Posted by jmurphy31

To get it now yes. In a few weeks its open for silver members.

Actually, next week

[Brooke2011]

Ok, so I played few more games. I have been playing on very slow and I have my sliders to:
Both for human and CPU

Qb accuracy. 15
Pass block. 0
Wr catch. 50

Run blocking. 0
Fumbles. 25

Reaction time 0
Int. 25
Pass coverage. 0

Tackling. 50

These play really well and I'm thoroughly enjoying this demo

[JaymeeAwesome]

Quote: Originally Posted by jmurphy31

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?

The default slider sets like all-pro and all-madden were designing for AI vs. AI. If you are sitting there watching the CPU going at it, game would look awesome. If you plan on playing the game, you cannot leave it at default settings. You need to take the time to invest into slider testing or start with a set from the slider forum and adjust as need be. No one should be playing default sliders when playing against the CPU.

[friscob]

Quote: Originally Posted by Armor & Sword

Yes both offline and online.

Any insight on whether it will be the same system we saw in M13 where certain players weren't available until later rounds?

[JaymeeAwesome]

Quote: Originally Posted by schmit_95

JP, can you elaborate as to why you are so positive we are all going to be begging to come back on the Madden train in November, when at the same time others on this site have said stay away from next Gen, stick with current gen? Is it just your gut feeling? I know I can never truly judge except for myself, because everyone is different, but I wonder what has you so positive that this will finally be "the Madden we've all been waiting for". All this being said, Im trying so hard to get excited for August 27.

When JP first joined and started posting, I had mixed feelings about him and his impressions on the game. As time went on I feel I've gotten to know more about him and his passion for NFL football and I now respect him as one of the top members on here (roadman is still my fav).

After being on this board for years and seeing all the Madden hate out made me take a different approach to football gaming. Play the game and enjoy it. Don't analyze it because it is going to have flaws, probably many of them. In the past I have rationalized the flaws into a little story in order for my brain to overlook them and have fun.

Playing this demo has taken what was great about Madden13 and made it better. Yes, this is just Madden 13.5 and yes, the next gen systems will be a port from current gen with improved aesthetics. This product is good. People have worked hard to create it.

Madden is back to a point where there isn't much to complain over. You will still get the people with negative attitudes and want a perfect 1:1 ratio of game to real NFL. They can have their opinions, but there are solid facts in place where one can determine this is a good game.

...end rant.

[JaymeeAwesome]

Quote: Originally Posted by friscob

Any insight on whether it will be the same system we saw in M13 where certain players weren't available until later rounds?

Shakes magic 8-ball...

Future looks dim.

I have a feeling it's the same.

[Armor and Sword]

Quote: Originally Posted by friscob

Any insight on whether it will be the same system we saw in M13 where certain players weren't available until later rounds?

I have read on this forum it will be the same format as M13...which is a little bit of a letdown (for online leagues it stinks IMO) but for offline guys like me who play against the CPU not a real issue at all.