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

[meatmets]

I've gotta say it has felt rewarding when I've busted a run up the middle and actually finished it off for a long TD instead of the DB coming from out of the picture around the 15 to bring me down at the 5 like has been the case in past iterations.

[Only1LT]

Quote: Originally Posted by Khanchus

With that being said.... I like the demo, i hate the fact madden views the 49ers as the greatest team ever. They should have made it best for the madden 25 ann. For how much they are in love with them. I cant stand the camera angle it does not give me a chance to see who is who... If its a db or lb at the line idk why they did that unless you have like 60" tv and i have a 32 btw. I get the whole all madden thing ... Its suppose to be hard and it will be if you dont play sim and keep it a close game... But kapernick going 10-11 100+ yds and a td then you got frank gore he averages like 9 yds per carry and when i do stop him for 3yds i feel like i accomplished something... I get that nfl has turned offense friendly but dont take the fun outa defense... Ima ravens fan so i live for defense... My overall feeling is i am brainwashed by madden so even getting the game for a roster update i would do it... I love football and madden is the closets i can ever get to the nfl gridiron

I have a 110" screen and I still need a magnifying glass with this cam, so I'm not sure what they were thinking when they came up with this gem.

[Brooke2011]

Quote: Originally Posted by Only1LT

I have a 110" screen and I still need a magnifying glass with this cam, so I'm not sure what they were thinking when they came up with this gem.

That's a big screen...? Projection I'm thinking . But I agree. This camera angle is like the old blimp cam .

I heard the Zoom cam has been modified this year. I really liked it in madden 12

[Behindshadows]

These are personal opinions and not to be debated on..

PS3 Version

Playing the PS3 version, I noticed just from the menu's a big delay going from one screen to another. Did the practice mode and even when I got past the defender, it said failed.

Played both matchups and each time the controls felt good on the field, but sometimes I'd press X to pass and it would throw in the direction of O or Square....not understanding that...and it was done multiple times.

As usual the colors in the game were semi bland and a lot of jaggies. Not understanding why, even in HDMI I couldn't get it to script up.

Love the running game and passing on PS3 version was hideous at times. Sometimes just plain frustrated, but in my Green Bay matchup I won in Doulbe Overtime.

Xbox 360 Version

Okay just from the startup screen moved faster and smoother in menu's colors were brighter and more clear. Menu system was back and forth without too much delay.

Going into Matchup's it didn't lag out and the intro graphics weren't pausing like PS3 version

I don't understand how the PS3 version was 2gb's bigger and still has worse load times and darker graphics.

Back on Topic, on the feel everything felt great, from controlling my running back too total controlling my receivers. This version just felt more complete and the transitions and motions during running is amazing. I could run better on this version, due to superb blocking by the offensive line.

On Defense it felt more complete too, from line shifting and so forth. I think giving so many options on player movements and audibles will take time to learn, I've played over 11 games and still not use to so many option screens that pop up.. (Defense and Offense)

Won 8 Lost 3!!!

Overall I see right now, I am going to love SF and Green Bay in my game. Even though I'm a Cowboys fan ! I am also a cheese head and love my Packers. Kapernick being a mobile QB will help me appreciate him more in my multi-franchise mode.

Again loving the feel of the game, I hope tattoo's make it into current gen version, even though I'll probably wait on Next Gen version and buy that one only.

P.S. Don't use Ask Madden playcall option, it's garbage and always in favor of the computer. Doesn't help you do anything but lose.

Ask Madden Feature should be completely removed, because instead of using game flow I use conventional and it auto selects ask Madden instead of letting me choose my plays.....have to press B or O to back out and go back to my own play calling.

Overall Madden 25 is solid, very solid and from a 2k guy that says a lot...Took them 8 years, but this Madden is going to be major for all football gaming fans...

[Segagendude]

After 4+ hours to download and install (!!!), I finally gave it a shot. (PS3)

My impressions:

GB(me) v Seattle: Overall, not a bad impression. I didn't experience the disappearing players, but then I only played one game.

Graphics Nice. Nothing mind-blowing, but nothing horrid either. I like the lighting, and the GB Green on the jerseys seemed to "pop" more. I seemed to notice a dark sheen to it; looked really nice.

Presentation Since I skipped on M13 and the debut of virtual Nance and Simms, I thought they sounded great. Although, the same issue of repetitive commentary as well as "the Quarterback made a great play" instead of using names, etc. I do like the idea of finally adding a sideline reporter, but again, she sounded generic and uninformative, IMO. Example: "Both coaches told me clock management will be crucial in this game". Lol, isn't it always??

Sound Took awhile, but I believe the crowd sound is FINALLY getting up to par. The Packers chant sounded great, and the swell happened at appropriate times. Seemed much louder than in the past.

Gameplay I saw what I think is a new animation (again, I passed on 13) but it was a nice reception near the sideline with Jones, where he caught the ball high over his head and kept both feet in bounds. No jumping or whatever, just a nice catch. I also ran a screen pass that worked really well, and the blocking was superb. Every player blocked who they were supposed to. This was on default Pro, BTW. Overall, I had a fun time playing. But it was only one game, lol......


Overall, it wasn't bad, but I still don't see enough to justify my spending another $60. Besides a few new animations, I still feel it's the same ole, same ole. And since I don't play online, I'm forced to deal with the bad CPU AI logic..

Overall 7/10

[Only1LT]

Quote: Originally Posted by Brooke2011

That's a big screen...? Projection I'm thinking . But I agree. This camera angle is like the old blimp cam . I heard the Zoom cam has been modified this year. I really liked it in madden 12

Projection, yes, but not rear. Front projector and a 110" glass beaded screen.

60" plasma has been retired to a bedroom TV lol.

[Rdogg1026]

Kind of OT but I hope I can get Madden 25 via Season Pass. My sub expires this Friday at 4:02 PM EST. I am not sure when they are releasing it so if anyone could tell me I would greatly appreciate it.


Also, does anyone know if I need to have a subscription intact in order to play it? Or as long as I download it, I am fine?

[jmurphy31]

Quote: Originally Posted by Only1LT

Projection, yes, but not rear. Front projector and a 110" glass beaded screen. 60" plasma has been retired to a bedroom TV lol.

Now that's the way to enjoy video gaming.