Madden NFL 12 - Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (First Half)

[bzehrt24]

Quote: Originally Posted by jpdavis82

It may still be there in replays, I don't know how it works. In real life you wouldn't be able to see something like that from 10 yards away other than as it actually happened, so maybe if you go in replay and look down into the ground you can see it. Probably not, but it's a possibility. Still cool to see it as the play happens though.

I agree with you, it was VERY cool. Just hopefully a simple patch (if one is even needed, who knows yet?) will allow it to stay there, along with all the others made throughout the game. Here's to wishing

[gmcrb28]

Glad to see that the replays are WAY longer and better compared to the demo..

[RustyBlue]

Quote: Originally Posted by SeaNNyT

Big hit tackles nearly every time... Why is there never some simple wrap up and drag down tackles? Disappointing.

Agreed....

[CarryTheWeight]

It isn't perfect, but Gus Johnson's enthusiasm and the crowd noise during the Mendenhall TD was amazing. The combination of both just adds a huge amount of "big play feel" to the game.

I'll tell you what, like it or hate it, this is the best Madden's commentary has ever sounded. After dusting off Madden 09 for the original Xbox and working on my now three-year-old franchise, Al Michaels doesn't even compare. "Generic Radio Guy" and Tom Hammond were much more awful. True, we *may* have to wait until 13 for new commentary technology but when it's good, it's good. That doesn't mean it's anywhere near being perfect or even solid, mind you, but it's good nonetheless. Commentary is something the Madden series has always struggled with, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt here.

Some of the missing pieces right now are the little bits of detail they put into Al's play-by-play in the last days of last-gen, such as "(QB name) is starting this week because of the injury" and the like. I still find myself playing the old Madden much more frequently thanks to the little things that keep gameplay fresh.

On another sidenote, I also hope the new DPP system can come close to the great stat-based progression found in the last few Maddens of last generation. Players with consistent big seasons and game performances were rewarded with ratings boosts, while struggling or benched players often saw a ratings drop week-by-week and season-by-season...we shall see, folks.

[PVarck31]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dewiel

Slants can be shut down easily IMO. It's all about shading your DBs and calling the right coverage. If you're in cover 3, of course it's open. I have not ran into an issue with slants, but I do make line adjustments. I also spread my LBs out when I think slants are coming to cover that area easier. Just a few things that I have done. Let me know if you're still seeing issues when you get the final game.

Thanks for the response, but I was referring to playing offense. The CPU just doesn't seem to do a good job of covering the slot. Even the outside receivers tend to beat the CB the majority of the time. I know that slants tend to be a higher percentage play in the NFL, but after a team gets burned by them they will make adjustments to stop them. This doesn't seem to happen in Madden.

I know its just the demo and I will definitely reserve judgement for the retail version. because right now I haven't been this impressed with Madden since 05.

But if I knew that I couldn't abuse the middle of the field with slants I think I could play this game twice a day and thrice on Sundays.

[PVarck31]

Quote: Originally Posted by SeaNNyT

Big hit tackles nearly every time... Why is there never some simple wrap up and drag down tackles? Disappointing.

I agree about too many big hits. I do think this is something they could tune if they wanted to. I think the cpu tackle logic just needs to be tweaked to use a higher percentage of wrap tackles.

[crob8822]

Good Video, I liked the run by Mendenhal for a td. where was R. Lewis.

[Lakers 24 7]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mtneer08

I went to a Steelers game couple years ago that had heavy rain and by the start of the 2nd quarter there were A LOT of empty seats.

Were they losing? Steeler fans showup rain sleet or snow.