Official Madden 12 Demo Impressions Thread

[Steel Mamba]

I don't understand how EA is touting this "new and improved" blocking logic for the AI. Within my first two games I've noticed the AI doing the same stupid things they've been doing for years. For instance, my center hikes the ball and then turns around and faces my RB, then will quickly turn back around to find a legit assignment. But, by that point the defense already has the advantage.

That happens a lot, just as it has been, where various blockers don't know what to do so they'll make a random move which completely screws up the entire play.

But, that aside I'm actually impressed with the game. There are still too many broken tackles, the running game still feels very stagnant and predetermined, but overall you can tell that they actually wanted a simulation game this year.

This is the first Madden I've played that actually feels like a game of football. It's a step in the right direction for them and is easily better than any other football title they've ever produced (NCAA included)... and this is coming from someone who hasn't thrown props EA's way ever since 2k hit the scene and showed them how it's done.

 

[ryne candy]

Before playing the game, I was leaning towards 360 because of the big gap between NCAA on the 360 and PS3. However, for Madden, it doesn't seem that big of a difference. I only played 1 game on each late tonight, so I will play more before deciding. Graphically, I think it looks the best ever (even with the bright colors), while some think it looks "cartoonish." I saw some lighting coming off the helmets in a weird way but I'm guessing this will be fixed, if not, not a deal breaker. I think it will be decent if it doesn't come out all buggy like NCAA....which I still like playing HB RTG. Just wish the AI late decision and clock mgmt was better executed.

Edit: I played the Xbox verison on a 50" Panasonic plasma, while the PS3 was on a 42" LG LCD. Tomorrow I will play both on the plasma.

 

[krulmichael]

Graphically the game looks great (PS3 user btw), the field looks more realistic than it ever has and I even noticed players were getting scratches on their helmets which was a nice touch.

 

[BigBucs]

Yea, from an aesthetics standpoint the shit looks very good, especially the close ups on players after the plays. Players look massive and lifelike. What they need to add is mouthpieces though but thats some nit picky shit. I cant remember if Forte had his pacifier mouth piece or not but thats a big deal (on a lower scale) when trying to create authenticity. Eddie George had his on Madden 01 I think it was.

 

[RyanLeaf16]

Played the demo last night. I really enjoyed it. Gameplay seems more organic than NCAA IMHO.

 

[bucky]

This has always been a problem with Madden/NCAA because the default quarter length is 5 and they want to get to realistic scores/stats out of that shortened time frame. So ya you'd have to struggle with sliders if you want big plays and things like that toned down.

I know. It's always been disappointing. You have to F with sliders and when you adjust for realism in one area it just skews realism in another.

 

[Garrett67]

People whos age is starting to get to them. Slow? U cant be serious.

I f*ck slower too, try it sometime

Oh wait, that wasn't an impression. Am I banned now?

 

[killgod]

I f*ck slower too, try it sometime

Oh wait, that wasn't an impression. Am I banned now?

Infraction!

 

[Garrett67]

Infraction!

Funny thing is... I thought you were joking .

Okay, now my Madden impression

 

[j.hen]

Some of the stuff people are talking about (Peppers getting a sack untouched) is stuff that we'd see in real games, so maybe now we're at a point with Madden where some of the stuff we complain about is the same stuff a coach would complain about when watching game film after an actual game.

 

[killgod]

Funny thing is... I thought you were joking .

lol. I was. They don't mean shit.

 

[Garrett67]

lol. I was. They don't mean shit.

Yes, I know It was funny!

I wanted other people to think you meant business.

Cover blown!

 

[bucky]

I f*ck slower too, try it sometime

Oh wait, that wasn't an impression. Am I banned now?

Isn't that your impression of f*cking? To me, that's an impression. So you should still be within the rules.

 

[Herm]

Yea, from an aesthetics standpoint the shit looks very good, especially the close ups on players after the plays. Players look massive and lifelike. What they need to add is mouthpieces though but thats some nit picky shit. I cant remember if Forte had his pacifier mouth piece or not but thats a big deal (on a lower scale) when trying to create authenticity. Eddie George had his on Madden 01 I think it was.

I like how the players look bigger and bulkier than their NCAA counterparts. I had considered keeping ncaa all year and not getting madden before TGT was announced im glad i waffled on that now. I found holes i could drive a truck through in the running game, i didnt have these last year so i like the blocking with pausing and breaking down details of what they are doing OS style.

 

[Wrath]

Julius Peppers ran untouched past my LT and LG as well as Grant to sack me. The blocking is just as bad as it was before.

Pepper does that in real life sometimes lol lets be honest.......

 

[Garrett67]

I think that after the freshness of the cutscenes wears off and the presentation in general, the same problems and complaints will surface.

The game plays well , as did '11 but after playing a couple of games it no longer seems fresh. Its just another Madden. Its a football game, not a great one, not a poor one. Albeit, the only one really.

Its a demo, but I don't see the regular game being better. Like I said before, maybe its the camera being out so far and perception is alot of the presentation.

I will still buy the game, I always do and always have.

Although not as graphically aesthetic, 2k8 still plays better.

 

[strahanfan92]

17 minutes left!! So pumped.

 

[Chrispy]

Faux John Madden
The Madden 12 demo is out. If you're wanting the full version of Madden 12, just update the rosters from Madden 11.

 

[Chrispy]

One of the achievements in Madden 12 is "Put Da Team On My Back" which requires you to get a 99 yard TD pass with Greg Jennings.

 

[Saluki]

Meh its a demo.