Madden NFL 25 News Post

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

06:26 AM - August 13, 2013 by Rawdeal28

The Madden NFL 25 demo is available now for 360 gold subscribers, you can queue it up right here. It weighs in at just under 2 GB.

We'll update this post when it's available for the PS3. According to EA Sports, it should be available at roughly 3:00 PM EST.

UPDATE: The demo is available now for PS3 users.

The demo includes the following.

Two never-before-seen videos

New England Patriots owner, Robert Kraft talks about Owner Mode
Compilation of some of the new Madden 25 features

Four drills for the Skills Trainer

Precision Modified Running
Total Control Passing
The Option
Ball Hawk

Play Now Matchups

San Francisco 49ers vs. Baltimore Ravens
Seattle Seahawks vs. Green Bay Packers

Details

You can set the difficulty level
You can adjust sliders
Full game with 5 minute quarters
Only one camera angle in demo (Standard)
It will have commentary
49ers are the team available in Skills Trainer

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Member Comments

# 481 friscob @ 08/14/13 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jaymee13


	I've always felt that xbox360 was a far superior machine this gen. Issues like this just enhance my feeling. Next gen should show both consoles as equals.

Agree. Owned both consoles at one point (until PS3 disc reader went out) and always preferred the xbox. Definitely sticking with MS next gen

# 482 The Amaizen Blue @ 08/14/13 12:35 AM

Is it just me, or is man-to-man coverage awful?

There's always 1 assignment that just gets left in the dust. Zone is pretty good though.

Also: Invisible Ray Rice for the win.

# 483 adamshpe @ 08/14/13 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by UWfan206


	Im loving this demo so far...For those that thinks this plays like NCAA is trippin. This game is better than NCAA in my opinion..****ssell Wilson is a monster but people are gonna call him a cheese player. lol

How is it not similar to NCAA 14???

# 484 DeuceDouglas @ 08/14/13 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by The Amaizen Blue


	Is it just me, or is man-to-man coverage awful? There's always 1 assignment that just gets left in the dust. Zone is pretty good though. Also: Invisible Ray Rice for the win.

Coverage as a whole seems to be lacking. I haven't played on anything but default All-Madden so I haven't messed with any sliders yet but the amount of separation their receivers have been getting on a regular basis has been insane. I'm going to mess with some sliders and hope to see some improvement. Some more pass rush and less accurate QB's wouldn't hurt either. Kind of wish they threw somebody like the Jets in the demo so we could get a look at a really bad QB.

# 485 ckarlic @ 08/14/13 12:56 AM

Never really impressed with madden demo so wasn't expecting much this year. Not feeling the demo at all. Game feels dull and lifeless. Wasn't gonna get this game for the current gen anyway. Have my ps4 version already reserved and am hoping it plays better on next gen systems.

# 486 bretk23 @ 08/14/13 01:04 AM

This game plays like a video game. News flash it is a video game. Thank you for the couple of people that highlighted good things about the game. I guess because I played the game like I would normally play a football game I didnt find the glitch of throwing the curl route 26 times in a row. Probably because when I'm playing I don't run a play that many times in a row. I feel like if people would play the game and quit trying to look for flaws they might enjoy it more. News flash no video game will ever be perfect.

# 487 Raw Energy @ 08/14/13 01:32 AM

Don't like ball hawk it seems that u dont even have to actually make a play. just need to be close enough while holding y than u make a miracle catch.

# 488 DonScrillinger @ 08/14/13 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ccoaxum


	is anybody still having trouble with the player not hiking when your in ball hawk trainer mode on the ps3 because i did on the xbox demo and i notice ppl was saying the same thing earlier for their xbox?I'm thinking about downloading the demo on my ps3.

yea ive notice this prb also in the game i thought i was doing something wrong or sumthing smh e.a.

# 489 DonScrillinger @ 08/14/13 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ahorton100


	I think the locomation is much improved. I am suprised EA did not highlight that this year like usual. Really enjoying the demo. Rodgers is crazy accurate. Only issues are sometimes can not turn up field after catching flat route, instead player runs in a circle first. Also have not been able to sub to 2 backs in Spit shotgun formation, only allows rb and te or fb. Lastly, Ray Rice did like 5 tornado spins to score a 39 yd run, kinda weird.

omfg lmfao the tornado spins ,,agreed E.A . is hella wac for that

# 490 jyoung @ 08/14/13 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DeuceDouglas


	Some more pass rush and less accurate QB's wouldn't hurt either. Kind of wish they threw somebody like the Jets in the demo so we could get a look at a really bad QB.

I had a game today where I injured Joe Flacco early on and Tyrod Taylor ended up playing most the game.

CPU Tyrod Taylor held onto the ball a lot longer and was noticeably slower choosing a receiver, but he was still making the same quality throws as CPU Flacco.

This was on default All-Pro difficulty.

# 491 friscob @ 08/14/13 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by UWfan206


	Zone works better, injuries are more frequent, the pass rush is more effective...Both has its similarities but NCAA just feels more generic...

Don't forget fumbles

# 492 secondsolution @ 08/14/13 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jyoung


	I had a game today where I injured Joe Flacco early on and Tyrod Taylor ended up playing most the game. CPU Tyrod Taylor held onto the ball a lot longer and was noticeably slower choosing a receiver, but he was still making the same quality throws as CPU Flacco. This was on default All-Pro difficulty.

Assuming this wasn't just a coincidence, that is a step in the right direction. Generally an inexperienced QB differs from the Peyton Mannings and Tom Bradys with their decision making. So this is definitely reassuring.

# 493 rckabillyRaider @ 08/14/13 02:04 AM

played one game using the Ravens on all pro, very slow, default sliders. It was a fun game but had an arcadey feel to it. I ended up winning 10-7 as time expired with a FG.

What really stood out is the amount of turnovers in the game, though it could just be an anomaly since I only played one game. I picked off the CPU 3 times and I got picked off twice and lost a fumble as well. Also, I tripled their time of possession. Slider tweaks should help.

I'll most likely buy it only cuz I skipped last year (first madden game I skipped since the franchise started) and I have the itch to play this year.

# 494 secondsolution @ 08/14/13 03:31 AM

I personally like the pass rush, its still possible to get sacks, its just that you won't get 7 every game. The issue that has plagued Madden for years (the DE consistently beating the RT) is finally gone and the game is better for. Try rushing with more that just 4 and youbwill get results.

# 495 BoNity @ 08/14/13 04:43 AM

my brother went to gamestop the other day and bought Madden 10 for 2 dollars, IMHO its way better than this demo or last years game. This is the same car, different paint job.

# 496 DeuceDouglas @ 08/14/13 05:01 AM

For those that are unaware, you can get a more substantial game with more plays by turning the accel clock off.

# 497 RandyBass @ 08/14/13 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyBass


	Here's how my experience with the demo played out: I downloaded the demo. I played a game. I thought to myself, hmmm, GTAV comes out in just over a month. Sweet.

Got another game in. My thoughts are... GTAV comes out in just over a month.

Madden is just a sluggish and drab experience. It actually seems to play pretty decent, but it's a day late and a dollar short. They've spent so much time playing catch up, that they've been left in the dust. I guess that's what happens when you're more concerned with selling your product than actually creating a product worth buying. Go ahead EA, ride the crest that is the NFL, just because you can. Great job.

GTAV comes out in just over a month. No need for Madden. No desire for Madden.

# 498 jWILL253 @ 08/14/13 05:32 AM

After a few games, here are my impressions.

1. DB AI is very spotty and inconsistent on the User side. There is no way in hell Aaron Rodgers should be going 10/10 for 180 on the Seahawks defense. He's great, but not THAT great.

2. IE 2 looks clean. Physics stand out in a mostly positive way.

3. Blocking is pretty good, same as NCAA 14. It's fun to run a Stretch play, and wait for the blockers to push a cutback lane, then hit the Accel button and snap through the hole. Power backs are a bit OP, though.

4. Madden is still Madden when it comes to penalties.

5. Presentation is a little improved. I love how an injured player heads up to the locker room now. Replays look good.

All in all, a decent experience. Not sure it's worth $60, though...

# 499 bigboi @ 08/14/13 07:14 AM

how come when i go to download the demo it tells me it won't be out till 8/ 23

# 500 tril @ 08/14/13 07:59 AM

EA should have implemented the same mechanics for run plays as it did for the option plays.
handing off the ball to a rb on a running play shouldnt be automatic. it should be about timing between the snap, lineplay, the qb and rb exchange. and it should have been based on timing by pressing the x button (just as it is, when calling an option play). very shortsighted on EA's part.

next question with advanced passing, I cant seem to take control of the receiver, as Im able to do in NCAA 14. is this possible?

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