Madden NFL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

[Football-Fanatic]

Why isnt the PS3 2min quarters demo out yet. And can someone send me a pm with a redeem code for the superbowl demo plz, I never go to preorder it. Thanks.

[RoyalBoyle78]

damn I thought I was going to playing this demo tonight, I never go to gamestop ever for games, so I guess I won;t be playing, anyone have and extra PS3 code?

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Football-Fanatic

Why isnt the PS3 2min quarters demo out yet. And can someone send me a pm with a redeem code for the superbowl demo plz, I never go to preorder it. Thanks.

Quote: Originally Posted by woody2goody

Extremely ignorant question, I know, but is the 2 min demo out next week as I can't find it?

the non-exclusive demo releases on the PS3 next week(July 30th) and its only 1 minute quarters.

[nosaints26]

Just witnessed an awesome play...I scrambled Big Ben out of the pocket to run away from the pressure and chucked it in the endzone on the run...turns out ol' reliable Hines Ward came up with the ball for the TD...

BUT...the Cards decide to throw the challenge flag, the refs convene, and it's overturned...apparently the ball hit the ground. After further inspection, I'm not so sure
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxZneMXj7-g

[drae2]

Okay, after making the sacrifice to go and get the 5min demo, I will say that EA has done a decent job. There are some things I'm concerned with, but I'll wait and see how the real game is before I start ranting. I love the atmosphere that's for damn sure.

[jwilphl]

After playing one game of the demo (PS3), I can honestly say I haven't been this excited about a football title since 2004. Finally, I feel as though this team is taking Madden in the right direction.

What I liked:

- Animations are stellar, and the new "pro-tak" system is very engaging.
- The new cut-scenes involving fans and such, although limited in the demo, are a great addition and inch Madden closer to the greatness that is NFL 2K5.
- Gameplay is smooth and players feel like they have weight to them.
- There are a plethora of small details that are starting to get added into the game, and they really shine during the presentation.
- Very likely the best football I've played since 2K5, and this is just the demo. It at least has me that excited.

What I disliked:

- The walking animation in particular is a little stiff; players look like they have sticks up their butts.
- Gameplay feels just a touch on the slow side, not sure if this is a demo thing or if it will be adjustable come the final release.
- Some of the cutscenes were repeated constantly, and that's just in a 20-minute game. Hopefully this is a demo limitation.
- Lack in the presentation department still existed, particularly on intros and at the conclusion of the game (what is supposed to be the Super Bowl). Hopefully this is, again, a demo limitation.
- The camera sometimes cuts away from a play too quickly, especially field goals/xtra points.
- Each time the players line up, the camera is nearly always focused on the QB. There are other players on the field, and other things to take in.
- Challenged plays don't provide much of anything. The ref simply appears and says whether the play was upheld or overturned. There are no replays to speak of or any other presentation aspects. Not sure if this is final or a demo limitation.

As a side note, I have to say I enjoy the new cutscenes, the most notable was Willie Parker riding the bike on the sidelines. I cracked up when I saw that ish.

Anyway, I'm very hyped about the final release, moreso than before I played this. Hopefully many of the dislikes are simply demo problems and don't exist in the final cut.

[woody2goody]

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

the non-exclusive demo releases on the PS3 next week(July 30th) and its only 1 minute quarters.

Wow. Yippee. Yay.

Not having a go at you mate, I just was looking forward to playing this tonight. I must have read the initial document wrong, I thought the release date was the same, just the length was different. Ps 1 minute quarters suck. We got 2 in NCAA, come on.

Normally I wouldn't play the demo, but because it's supposed to be so damn good, I wanted to play it before I bought it as I really can't afford to waste money on it.

However, the impressions seem good so

[Dianwei32]

So far I've played 3 games in the demo. 2 as the Cards and 1 as the Steelers. All three times I used the All-Pro sliders, yet I noticed a very large difference in pass protection between game 1 and games 2 and 3.

In game 1, the pass protection was good. People got through and I got pressure, but I was able to get the pass off in a reasonable amount of time. In games 2 and 3 (one a piece as the Steelers and Cards), my O-lines decided to suck and suddenly I was getting pressure out the wazoo and getting sacked almost every other play. There was one drive where I had 6 plays, and 5 of them were sacks (the lone non-sack was a deep pass to Fitzgerald to convert 3rd and 21).

Overall I am very impressed by the demo, there was one kick return in particular where Moore (the Steelers KR) was met by Neil Rackers, and it started a tackle animation, but I was able to spin out of Rackers' tackle and keep running the ball back. I went back and watched it a few times on the instant replay.

One question for the Cowboys/Giants demo (since I'm on PS3 and we don't get it until next week) does it use the accelerated clock or not? I would hope not since they are only one minute quarters.