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

[Armor and Sword]

Ok....let's break this down a little.

If your a Madden fan. I am talking you like/love playing Maddens brand of virtual console football, you can't help but be superbly excited for M25.


I have been a staunch critique of M13. I felt hoodwinked last year. I bought it at release (mind you for 44.99 through Toys R Us) and tried for 2 months to make the game just work. Well without being long winded.....I never made it to week 8 of my CCM despite numerous tries with sliders etc etc. The game stunk. I went back to 12....which is a solid title. Not great...but very playable save for a couple of flaws which still bug the heck out of me (mostly the passin trajectories).


I love NCAA 13 because of the new passing system and IMO it was a really fun game. I wanted that same passing system for Madden.


Fast forward to now.


I am stoked. The game is far better than M13's retail copy. And this is a bare bones demo.


They have a fully featured Franchise Mode coming back.....I loved M13's draft system, storylines and scouting....but never got to play it because the gameplay was so horrid on the field.


Well gameplay on this demo with adjusted sliders playing on slow has so far been fantastic.


Again....if your a Madden fan I truly believe we are getting the best Madden this gen.....bar none.


Can't wait to play NFL football again.......FINALLY!


Thank you EA for putting in the effort to tune the IE big time. And the visuals? Brothers....this is the best looking Madden game I have ever seen. I can only imagine how awesome it will be when I play on Zoomed (my preference) the field, players and hits are going to jump out of my screen.


Madden Share people......Madden share!!!! Roster makers here will take this game to another level. being able to play with Marino, Montana, Sanders, Deion, etc etc.....how can a Madden fan not be extremely excited for this release?


I have not had this much fun with Madden since Madden 10 and before that Madden 07 for XBOX/PS2.


Ok enough.....for those who know how I approach sports gaming.....this title will be highly enjoyable....trust me.

Are there things that still need work? Absolutely. Stadium crowd swells need to be more alive. Presentation although much improved still needs more TV style broadcast quality. But Make no mistake the play by play is the best I have ever heard for Madden (not saying a lot but massive improvement). Would I love 2K5 presentation? Of course....who wouldn't.

The new replays are far better than M13's abortion. The stat swipes are far better than any previous Madden ever. Things are looking slick. And I am digging the original Madden music. It sounds pretty epic. I would like my NFL films music back....I would like my soundtrack back (Madden 10 and 11 were awesome soundtracks).

The game is not perfect.....but man the fun factor has been turned up to 11. Seriously fun times ahead.

[aspengc8]

Quote: Originally Posted by friscob

Sounds like smoke being blown to keep people optimistic (not that I have a problem w/ the demo for the most part)

This.

Product demonstrations (demo) is a fairly accurate representation of the final product. Otherwise, it would technically be false advertising. You would be pretty pissed if you test drove a demo car, placed an order based off that test drive experience, then received the car but with a different engine & brake system. Whether its 'better' or not is irrelevant, the product you ordered is not what your received.

[mrgiggles29]

In the title menu change the difficulty from pro to rookie. Once you do this, go back into the skills challenges, and it will walk you through it

[amazingren]

Well i hope you guys are also following the cpu vs cpu franchise thread. Bring it back

[Armor and Sword]

Quote: Originally Posted by mrgiggles29

In the title menu change the difficulty from pro to rookie. Once you do this, go back into the skills challenges, and it will walk you through it

I played the skills training game on ALL-Pro and I was able to get all the instructions on screen of what to do.


PS3 Player.


I guess it works for some and not for others. I also have not seen the invisible player bug....PS3.


I know it is happening...strange it happens to some and not others.

[Sturzinator]

Quote: Originally Posted by amazingren

Well i hope you guys are also following the cpu vs cpu franchise thread. Bring it back

Perhaps you can enlighten me as to the appeal of this mode?

When I want to watch a football game between two teams that I do not control, I opt to turn on the television and take in a real football game.

I am merely trying to understand the need for this feature you speak of.

[amazingren]

[quote=Sturzinator;2045353948]Perhaps you can enlighten me as to the appeal of this mode?

When I want to watch a football game between two teams that I do not control, I opt to turn on the television and take in a real football game.

I am merely trying to understand the need for this feature you speak of.[/QUOT

Beecause whats the point in having owners mode back if u have to play it? As a owner all i should be doing is hiring coaches, setting my roster, drafting, and handling tickets prices. I wanna see the team i build play without me playing it. I think takes the fun out of it. I have enough friends that i dont need to play a offline franchise.

[Sturzinator]

[quote=amazingren;2045353968]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sturzinator

Perhaps you can enlighten me as to the appeal of this mode? When I want to watch a football game between two teams that I do not control, I opt to turn on the television and take in a real football game. I am merely trying to understand the need for this feature you speak of.[/QUOT Beecause whats the point in having owners mode back if u have to play it? As a owner all i should be doing is hiring coaches, setting my roster, drafting, and handling tickets prices. I wanna see the team i build play without me playing it. I think takes the fun out of it. I have enough friends that i dont need to play a offline franchise.

OK, fair enough. Thanks for the reply.