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

[PVarck31]

Quote: Originally Posted by Only1LT

Good post and I gave you a thumbs up, but your last two lines, as written, construe a meaning that I'm pretty sure you didn't intend. When you say, "And just to be fair, the opposite holds true as well", that makes it sound like you think it is ok to bash people who don't like the game, but just to not seem like you are partial, you say that you don't condone it. Would have been better if you just said any bashing of members who are happy or unhappy with the game wouldn't be tolerated. Again, I don't think you intended this or believe that at all, but as a formal journalism major, I can say with 100% certainty, that if you know the English language, the inference that I spoke of, can easily be made.

lol thanks for the thumbs up and the english lesson. But I know what you mean. I guess it could have been more concise, but I think people get the gist.

[assclown25]

Pros and Cons ( I know it's only a demo)

Pros
Better line play
Better blocking downfield
Run game works well
P.A works well
Better CPU Playcalling
Better visually

Cons
Camera angle sucks
Zone D horrible
QBs scrambling way to good ( no way Aaron Rodgers out runs a LB to the outside for a 24yrd gain)

But we shouldn't be expecting a great game as I'm sure they put more effort into Madden on next gen systems!

[Bootzilla]

This demo has me yearning for the days of DBs mirroring routes and super leaping linebackers because right now the passing game is really bad. Unless I'm just chucking deep balls it is nearly impossible for me not to complete 80% of my passes. Whether its All-Madden or sliders or whatever, the coverage can't defend certain routes (corners, curls) or they stand flat footed in zones completely oblivious of everything around them.

Pass coverage for hum or cpu just lacks awareness and the locomotion is overdone so much that the DB's change of direction is so drawn out that by the time he finishes his animation he's beat by 5 yards. Couple that with the ball speed on passes and super QB accuracy and its a no hoper.

Hopefully it will be tuned tighter in the retail version. Right now, I don't know if sliders will effectively fix this.

[BrianU]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bootzilla

This demo has me yearning for the days of DBs mirroring routes and super leaping linebackers because right now the passing game is really bad. Unless I'm just chucking deep balls it is nearly impossible for me not to complete 80% of my passes. Whether its All-Madden or sliders or whatever, the coverage can't defend certain routes (corners, curls) or they stand flat footed in zones completely oblivious of everything around them. Pass coverage for hum or cpu just lacks awareness and the locomotion is overdone so much that the DB's change of direction is so drawn out that by the time he finishes his animation he's beat by 5 yards. Couple that with the ball speed on passes and super QB accuracy and its a no hoper. Hopefully it will be tuned tighter in the retail version. Right now, I don't know if sliders will effectively fix this.

Are you using the QB Lead Passing? It's unfortunate the game is so easy but if you just press the button of the receiver it might help a bit. I do that plus let my CPU WRs catch the ball automatically and it makes the ratings mean more I find.

There really should be a separate gameplay engine for USER vs CPU (offline) and USER vs USER (online). Using the QB lead passing and the catch button seems to make the ratings irrelevant or give you a bonus at least... The game is flawed on a basic level.

[Bootzilla]

Quote: Originally Posted by BrianU

Are you using the QB Lead Passing? It's unfortunate the game is so easy but if you just press the button of the receiver it might help a bit. I do that plus let my CPU WRs catch the ball automatically and it makes the ratings mean more I find. There really should be a separate gameplay engine for USER vs CPU (offline) and USER vs USER (online). Using the QB lead passing and the catch button seems to make the ratings irrelevant or give you a bonus at least... The game is flawed on a basic level.

If you throw on time you don't really need to lead pass. I'll lead on a go route or if I'm throwing a route based pass into an open spot in a zone. I do not use it to "throw open" a receiver by essentially changing his route. That entire mechanic was overdone. Ball placement (high, low, inside, outside) should have been the extent of it.

[Dolphins88]

This game and nextgen too will be same flawed game that has ruined my nfl video game experience. Pretty sad it's been 5 years that I purchased 1. I'm doing a wait and see on NHL this year too because it's becoming stagnant too. Thank god for nba2k and MLB show for some realistic sports simulation. My heart is with football and it's a shame.

[ANDROMADA 1]

Demo was fun. Improved from M13. They finally added momentum and good Oline blocking Will prob buy for Xbox1.


All pro settings
I was Sea won 20-17. Should have been 24 10 but I had one warp pick. I loved the way the defense smacked around the GB receivers and jarred the ball lose on several pas plays. Held the Pack to 6 yards rushing and less than 50% comp% Game wasn't as close as score indicated. It does play like a smoother sharper version of Ncaa 14. Its more polished imo. I loved the presentation.

One other thing. I could definitely fell the pressure my front four were getting on Rodgers. I sacked him 3 or 4 times without blitzing.


Last thing, lol


I liked the camera angle!

Happy gaming gents

[Gosens6]

Quote: Originally Posted by jpdavis82

Here's a nice video showing some pass rush is possible. The replays look awesome and I like how almost every sack has a different celebration to it.

After watching that video, I feel like the guy controlling Aaron Rodgers didn't even try to attempt a pass. He just stood there so the Seahawks player could get sacks for the purpose of making the video.