Madden NFL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

[jyoung]

I think it's safe to say that as cool as the presentation improvements are in Madden 10, the gameplay here is still the same old Madden, which means bad AI, robotic animations, wonky physics and suction blocking rule the day.

All Pro Tak seems to have done is brought on the addition of suction tackling, as weight and inertia just seem to get completely ignored anytime a Pro Tak moment happens.

[Nintari]

Quote: Originally Posted by wEEman33

I think it's safe to say that as cool as the presentation improvements are in Madden 10, the gameplay here is still the same old Madden, which means bad AI, robotic animations, wonky physics and suction blocking rule the day. All Pro Tak seems to have done is brought on the addition of suction tackling, as weight and inertia just seem to get completely ignored anytime a Pro Tak moment happens.

The QB play is absolutely 100% different....

[Spanky]

Just had several sessions of the 1-minute quarter demo thanks to the free 30-day gold membership I acquired from creating a different X-Box Live account (I love sticking it to the man).

I will remain cautious, as I'm still fearful of the other shoe dropping, with the revelation of some game-killing bug or the removal of a vital feature (like CPU sliders last year -- by the way, did they put those back in this year?).

But I'm really feeling the demo. Graphics, player models, cut scenes look great (though I'd wish the play-calling screen and other screens wouldn't block the cut scenes as often as they do).

I like the slower speed. Also like that you will be able to adjust it.

But, having been burned before, I will wait for credible feedback before purchasing.

[Golden28]

Can't believe they have only posted the demo for North American users. My Xbox Live Gold UK membership counts for squat!

I feel cheated!!!! C'mon EA, get the demo sorted for us Gold members outside of the United States.

[LBzrule]

Quote: Originally Posted by grunt

He did make a mistake between the guard and tackle but there are still issues with how the offensive line play. The left tackle should block down on the 3-4 de and the guard should pull and create a lane. The de run untouch to the qb. I am waiting before passing judgement because the cardinals was really bad last year running the ball.

Yeah but his problem is if he only focuses on the Oline then he's going to miss other things. As I have said before, part of the problem is the OLB - Harrison. He does not step up and attack up the field a run play that is headed his way. Rather he scrapes/flows outside because the defense is in zone coverage - and this is a video football game problem rather than a madden problem - run defense being tied to the coverage called. So since it is zone the defender follows whatever the zone is first rather than playing real run defense

[vision]

Quote: Originally Posted by clutch0ne

Honestly, the gameplay is exactly the same, besides the slower speed. Things I still saw: (All-Madden) -Oline blockers doing a 360 turn and allowing their man into the backfield without even touching them. -'David Tyree catch' from Austin Miles AND Aaron Ross..in the same game. -CB's trucking Olineman when catching an INT. -Dallas Oline pancaking THREE of the Giants' front 4 on a play. -AI Cheating: Whenever I call a 7 man blitz, the AI ALWAYS has 7-8 guys blocking. -CB's still jumping up for swats without looking. -CB's jumping up, missing a swat, JUMP HIGHER and tackle the guy. All in one motion. -Unneccessary inaccuracy by the QB's. Ex: Williams wide open in the flat, no pressure and Romo bounces the ball to him. -The individual crowd noises are very annoying. -Man coverage is slightly better, but is still an automatic completion. -Olineman STILL just stand there and let there guys through. Some things I liked: -I DID like the pressure given by the defensive front, that was very nice. I also like the interaction with the weather (ex. slipping/falling). -The gangtackles are pretty solid. Hopefully the real game is much much better and has less of these flaws. But I am very discouraged and dissapointed. Pretty much the same BS.

Vocal minority here.. I agree with everything you've just said. (All Madden) in many ways plays like '09. Missed blocks, cornerbacks with psychic swat skills.. etc. All Pro difficulty is a bit more balanced though.

While I think there is a lot of hype and excitement in this thread, I do think that overall the game is better, and is headed in the right direction.

Btw.. The graphics are kinda jaggy and need AA. I'm on a 58 inch plasma.

[jyoung]

Quote: Originally Posted by Nintari

The QB play is absolutely 100% different....

True, but QB play doesn't have anything to do with the deficiencies I described, all of which are more important to the overall success of the game.

[22cowboys22]

all i gotta say is i like it, its much better than last years its not boring it plays great and all the extra added stuff(refs,chain gang etc.) is paying heavy dividends im really looking foward to august 14.