Madden 12 News Post

Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

06:06 AM - August 9, 2011 by Steve_OS

The Madden NFL 12 demo is available now. Please play a few games and post your impressions here. For now, just search under "M" in the demos section or games section. It weights in at 1.53 GB.

UPDATE: The PS3 demo is available now.

Game: Madden NFL 12Reader Score: 6.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Wii / Xbox 360Votes for game: 44 - View All

Madden NFL 12 Videos

Member Comments

# 581 ezio @ 08/10/11 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UofO Ducks


	Has anyone seen the CHAIN GANG come out to measure for a first down?

I saw it twice I think in the games I played.

# 582 brza37 @ 08/10/11 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjhyankees


	8. Many controls weren't available (demo I guess or they changed the buttons) ie: hot routes, oline blocking etc. camera angle and regarding the latter:

They are there but the buttons are different for some. Just hit R3 and you'll see all the options on how to get to hot routes, oline blocking, coverage adjustments etc. For example Hot Route is D-Pad Up then pick the receiver button then the hot route adjustment.

I do agree though that this thread is waay too long and the mods should allow separate threads for individual issues. No way I'm going to read through 700 comments talking about all apsects of the demo. I would read through various threads that just dealt with specific issues though.

# 583 raguel @ 08/10/11 10:28 AM

The demo wasn't bad, but the issues I've had with Madden 9 - 11 (the newer Maddens I've played; don't know if they were there previously) are still here, plus a new one I never noticed before. I was playing the Bears. I don't recall the actual defense called but Briggs and Urlacher (sp) were both in the middle and were responsible for middle yellow zones. A receiver went in motion from right to left. The LB on the right followed him.

. I'm fairly certain they LBs did not switch coverages. Predictably, this left the center-right zone wide open. IMO what should have happened is that the other LB should have moved further to the left.

# 584 roadman @ 08/10/11 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bucky60


	This guy is spot on.

1. Very small sample size. (1 game) Plus, early May build.
2. He played on default setting, which is the pro setting. My wife could get stats like that playing on Pro.
3. He also said it wasn't real feedback.

# 585 TexasBorn1 @ 08/10/11 10:54 AM

Pros
seeing the QBs scramble. I actually had to use QB spy against the CPU
the CPU seems to finally be able to run screens without it resulting in a loss
Saw some balls in the dirt from Cutler after I started sacking him. Dynamic player performance seems to work
Deep ball doesn't seem easy like NCAA
liking the new presentation elements-the players show emotion which help bring life to the game
didn't see my d-lineman being thrown to the ground like ragdolls
Cons
not feeling the new kick meter
have a feeling I will see that sideline catch animation quite a bit
seems like I will have to crank up the penalty slider if I want to see anything besides false starts and holding calls

# 586 JayInSaratoga @ 08/10/11 10:58 AM

Game plays really well. The lack of suction blocking/tacking is very noticeable and makes the line play feel a lot more real.

The only gripe I have is that colors they use in for the play art when selecting a play from the full playbook. The red arrows (such as blitzers on defenses) over a green background makes it impossible to read for the colorblind.

# 587 LambertandHam @ 08/10/11 11:00 AM

Maybe it's due to it being a demo, but are those little ads that pop up on the bottom right gone?

# 588 tebowfanai @ 08/10/11 11:04 AM

Maybe it was the fact that I am not accustomed to the teams but I struggled, especially on offense. Actually reminded me of the psychic pass coverage in NCAA '12. However, maybe I was having a bad day as I have had in the past. So, I'm going to give it another try today. Aside from my own personal struggles, the game looks pretty good. I think it plays very fluid and more realistic than in past games. Again, this is just from a bit of demo play so my thoughts are subject to change.

# 589 brza37 @ 08/10/11 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayInSaratoga


	The only gripe I have is that colors they use in for the play art when selecting a play from the full playbook. The red arrows (such as blitzers on defenses) over a green background makes it impossible to read for the colorblind.

I had the same problem. Somebody already started a thread about that.
http://www.operationsports.com/forum...lor-blind.html

If you had problems you should post there too. If enough people are having this problem maybe EA will take notice and be able to do something about it.

# 590 davep @ 08/10/11 11:16 AM

PS3 jaggies? Again? It's the very reason I didn't buy NCAA 12. Everyone on 360 is amazed at the graphics while the ps3 seems to suffer, why?

Also, the speed on very slow is much faster than I anticipated and I don't really like it. Tacklers seem to pinball off the runner a lot more because of it.

Damn, might have to cancel my pre-order.

# 591 RGiles36 @ 08/10/11 11:19 AM

You almost have to take impression threads with a grain of salt. As soon as someone has an anomaly happen to them in the game, they bring it back to the board as if to suggest it happens all the time

. That's not to say the game doesn't have faults b/c it does. Just seems some don't use any judgement...

In any event, I'm really liking Gameflow this year. I like that I have choices. My only complaint about it is that whenever I have a 3rd and long with the Bears offense, it always suggests 'Four Verticals'. Perhaps that's a result of their default gameplan but give me some variety!

Still, this may be my preferred method of playcalling. It's really intuitive. Last year, I felt like Gameflow would get in the way of the presentation. From what I can tell, it doesn't at all.

# 592 mr_president @ 08/10/11 11:32 AM

had fun with the game, there are a lot welcomed improvements, to name a few:
1. dback individual adjustments
2. assisted tackling
3. i like the camera angles, and the lighting
4. the weight added to defenders when trying to change direction
5. i like the kicking meter

i only have a few complaints so far:
1. the CPU QB snaps the ball to fast
2. feeling suction when playing as a d-lineman.
3. still seeing the psychic db's
4. receivers with warp speed are still here as well as some defenders hitting warp speed to make a play on the ball carrier
5. unable to view the entire replay of a play similar to years past, hopefully this is only a demo issue and won't be in the retail.

# 593 Automatik @ 08/10/11 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgiles36


	You almost have to take impression threads with a grain of salt. As soon as someone has an anomaly happen to them in the game, they bring it back to the board as if to suggest it happens all the time .

Ok I've played two full games of just Qb sneak with Cutler and it was always the same, speed burst up the middle 5 yards, 4 yards 4 yards etc... It's unstoppable can't imagine what it would be with Vick. And the only reason I found this was because my friend told me about it, so far it happens all the time. Oh and this was on All-Madden. This needs to be fixed asap.

# 594 roadman @ 08/10/11 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bucky60


	My games on All Pro and All Madden looked similar to his. That's a larger sample size. Reading everyone's impressions on All Pro and All Madden and seeing some of the stats they're posting increases the sample size. Going by how Madden has been historically increases the sample size for the series (maybe not 12, but for the series). Madden has a history of this. I played on All Pro and All Madden, adjusting speed. I didn't adjust any other sliders, but that just tells me it's another year of fighting sliders to try and make things more realistic. Unfortunately, changing one slider to make something more realistic in Madden, tends to skew realism in another area. Don't know how to respond to this. He gave his stats. Pretty much matched what I and others experienced. I would call that feedback.

I'll just quote everything here.

Never been a next gen sports game where I played with sliders out of the box. I'm testing for quite some time before I get comfortable with where I'm at. I'm a stickler for seasonal averages.

Comes with the territory for me.

# 595 kej2u @ 08/10/11 11:43 AM

Maybe it's just me...

...but I still play Madden 08 on the PC because it is based off the supremely-polished ps2 game engine but with better graphics. I buy Madden every year for the PS3 and just played the demo last night and this morning.

Going from playing the PS2 engine to this one is like going from standing on ground to ice. The players are too loose in terms of control on the demo. I understand momentum but man when I push the stick the player should immediately start that way. Passing motions take wayyyyy too long to develop leading to sacks that wouldn't happen in real life. Clay Matthews plays like no mere human. My WR's drop wide open passes in order to keep the game close. Same with picks. The run game is decent but I always feel slightly out of control. Same with controlling a defender. Like there is a slight lag. This coming from a perennial die-hard Madden-head since the original Genesis game.

I had a lot of hope seeing gameplay vids. Graphics and intros and presentation are stellar but on the field just falls really flat for me. I'll probably buy it just to play with my Eagles. But, deep inside, I'm not very satisfied at all with gameplay. It's like walking up on a hot Ferrari and getting inside and realizing it's just a Ferrari body kit over a stretched Fiero.

# 596 jmurphy31 @ 08/10/11 11:45 AM

Just as other people have, I have expressed my gripes with the CPU's 2 Minute offense and clock management (it's not very good whether they are winning or losing). But I also, have noticed that Aaron Rogers just goes firectly into scramble mode once the ball is hiked (when they are losing). It has a happened in 3 games already all which the scenario was similar

The Packers are down late in the game, they call I pass and I get pressure on Rogers, so he takes off and starts running. They go no huddle, snap the ball and Rogers immediately takes off and doesn't even look for a WR, and so on until fourth down...

# 597 MrCheese @ 08/10/11 11:50 AM

The D seems a bit smarter this year, and the locomotion system seems to have been tweaked and thus improved.

It seemed really easy to break a 5 or 10 yard run with the QB on All Pro setting, I would hate to see what it's like playing Mike Vick lol.

But by far the big improvement is in the middle of the field. Those quick crossing routes don't seem as open as they were in the previous version, and the flats are guarded much better IMO. The Linebackers actually will make plays on the ball and turn around, where as in the previous years you could pass the ball over most linebackers without any worry.

I tried a few old nano blitz from last year and only about 25% worked, but overall it seemed easier to get sacks with regular blitz packages. And the D Ends actually got sacks in the demo, that never happened last year. So I have hope for this years Madden, but it still falls short to other sports titles such as NBA2k or MLB the show.

# 598 spankdatazz22 @ 08/10/11 11:51 AM

For what it's worth, playing All-Pro, w/auto-sprint off, slow speed - no other adjustments:

+ Nice, lengthy 4qtr/5min demo w/lots of base options including replay - kudos to EA
+ I prefer realtime presentation, but the cutscenes are a big plus and mostly well done. While it's cool they've added tons of camera angles, think the game would benefit from showing more tv style camera angles
+ Less suction; noticeably improved
+ Tackling is much improved. Was seeing too many blow-up-guys-flying-5yds-in-the-opposite-direction tackles with game speed on Normal. Things seem toned down on Slow speed so far. Nice variety on solo tackles, multiple player tackles still lacking but better than M11 w/less suction
+ Had a play where cpu Packers were in bump and run, Tramon Williams vs Devin Hester. With Williams being more physical he noticeably gave Hester lots of trouble at the LoS, where the other DB/WR interaction wasn't as pronounced. Nice seeing the variation
+ Really like the true-to-life field goal camera

- SKATING - ugh. They have to figure a way to tether ALL the players feet to the ground. WRs seem to plant well for the most part; DBs don't seem to need to adhere to the same principles and will twist/contort unrealistically to give a sense of movement
- Lack of momentum/momentum not really respected lots of the time. Examples: multiple hit tackles on Normal speed; also had a play where Jermichael Finley is running in the back of the endzone full speed - then stops on a dime a yard or so from the endzone line to make a toe-drag catch. Too often players are moving then inexplicably stop and move in the other direction (such as when plays end). A better system of momentum would really open up the game for lateral movement. Since last gen everything has been mostly north/south
- OL/DL interaction is mostly so-so to poor. No on the fly double teams by offensive linemen, and many times the OL whiff/seem clueless on picking up defenders. No drive blocking or bull rushing, doesn't seem guys can be driven more than a step or two forward or backwards. No speed rushing off the ends unless someone comes free, still. The interaction itself doesn't give much of a sense of physicality; seems like they're dancing
- Lack of variable running animations. I've seen WRs/DBs running with the exact same stride - arm swings, legs pumping, too often, for example. Players should have differing running styles, period. Too often multiple players are moving as if they're perfectly synched

# 599 Ironic @ 08/10/11 11:55 AM

A player that I was not controlling blocked a field goal for me... I am sold!

# 600 acreyman @ 08/10/11 11:57 AM

I just played the Demo, lost 9-7 to the Packs. I was trying out a bunch of different things to get a feel for the game and I really enjoyed the demo. I skipped Madden 11 so I was pretty pumped to see that it has been worth the wait.

I dont know what some of cry babies were expecting, but to me this game is gonna be great. I was more looking forward to the cool offline Franchise additions and I am pleased to see the gameplay is going to be great as well.

I liked the presentation alot, especially when a player got injured and they would show a replay of the collision, and multiple camera angles after certain plays adds alot. The graphics were much improved, the game seemed very smooth.

Couple things I was not too impressed with......the crowd is not that great. I usually play with the commentary off in NCAA but this year it seems like both games have problems with the stadium atmosphere. The Bears song needs to be blended in al little better. It sounded too studio-ish and not like it was part of the crowd. and I know Aaron Rogers scrambles from time to time, but man he looked kinda like MV on a few plays. Now I didnt see the same mobility as MV with him as far as agility and spin and juke but he was able to get some good runs in. It looks like stopping a Vick scamble is gonna be scary.

But overall I loved the demo and I will definatly be picking this up. This just absolutely cemented my decision.

« Previous 1 2…27 28 293031 32 33…50 51 Next »

More Links

Madden NFL 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)