Madden NFL 11 Demo Available Now, Please Post Impressions Here

[mrclutch]

The gameplay is basically like 10, which was like 9, which was like 8. Solid but no real blow you away improvments.

I don't get the change to the kick meter. Was it to make it easier or harder? I'm getting perfect kicks most of the time. My money is change to give the impression of improvment.

I like gameplan once I build in more plays I like.

You will turn off Coach Speak.

Gus is better than Tom. Chris is still as bad as Chris last year.

[spankdatazz22]

Have only played briefly:

POSITIVES:
- Graphics are very sharp/clean
- Catch anims much improved
- Stadium detail seems very well done (very noticeable during cutscenes)
- cpu running game somewhat effective (but...)
- Gus Johnson an improvement over Hammonds
- Like that so many options are available in the demo
- player faces are well done
- replays much better than in NCAA demo

NEGATIVES:
- Player interaction, player interaction, player interaction. I don't see why this isn't a bigger issue than has been talked about. It's horrible to have 1-on-1 players bouncing off each other mess at this point. Other than when a seemingly prescripted OL double-team or a weak Pro-Tak group-hug tackle occurs, I should say. I thought it was bad/noticeable in the NCAA demo; here it's actually worse. Players slide and skate for extra yards while multiple defenders are incapable of interacting in the animations

- The commentary is barely average imo. It's an improvement over what it's been, but that just highlights how bad it's been previously. All the Gus Johnson generalizations ("he", "they", etc.). His trying to sound over-exciteable doesn't make for better commentary. I was more shocked when I heard Johnson or Collinsworth actually refer to a player by name than when I didn't. The issue isn't the people doing the commentary, it's how Tiburon implements it

- Strategy pad: if the goal was to create as non-intuitive a pre-snap audible system as they could, well... mission accomplished

- Cutscenes in sports games were feeling dated two years ago. That Tiburon continues to embrace them is... whatever it is

- Player models are too cartoonish

I think it was M10 that had that ridiculous number of over the shoulder catches and physic DB play. So just the fact that I went through a game without having to see the David Tyree catch technically makes the game an improvement over it's previous iteration. But sadly that's how this game is judged - off it's previous efforts, instead of where the game should be at this point. I do think the game has improved in most areas, obviously. And do feel it will be a step up from M10 overall. But still seems to have way too many frustrating elements

[Triathlete_201]

Has anyone gotten a user controlled sack?? When I let the cpu control my DL they get sacks every so often but if let's say I control Freeney, as soon as I get to the QB, he'll get rid of it every single time.

[Jetsfan119]

I'm not sure if this question is placed in the wrong thread, but I just bought a PS3 and I have been looking on the Playstation Store all morning and the only demo showing up is Madden 2010. Has anybody had any luck finding the 2011 demo for PS3??

I'm a converted XBOX360 player so this is all new to me. Thanks!

[Critical Kills]

Ruff Ryder - Why do you say "No fight for fumble" because that is still in the game from the videos I've seen posted.

[wormturd]

-Broken tackles are ridiculous. The run game is already easy enough. Make stick skills matter not some tweener busting every tackle...

-Gameflow should bring up situational plays...not pick the plays for you.

-Strategy pad will take time to learn I guess and I didnt get a chance to check individual assigments but hopefully that flows well.

[ezio]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jetsfan119

I'm not sure if this question is placed in the wrong thread, but I just bought a PS3 and I have been looking on the Playstation Store all morning and the only demo showing up is Madden 2010. Has anybody had any luck finding the 2011 demo for PS3?? I'm a converted XBOX360 player so this is all new to me. Thanks!

They update it later in the day. Usually between 5:00 - 8:00 PM EST

[mrclutch]

Quote: Originally Posted by Triathlete_201

Has anyone gotten a user controlled sack?? When I let the cpu control my DL they get sacks every so often but if let's say I control Freeney, as soon as I get to the QB, he'll get rid of it every single time.

My first game I didn't get a sack with Freeney but I only used him for 2 drives. I did get a hit on the QB that allowed Bob Sanders to get a pick 6.