Madden NFL 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

[jzal8]

I only had the opportunity to play 3 quick quarters since I had to rush to work, so I don't really have gameplay impressions.

But I really just have to say, that game is absolutely beautiful. Best looking sports game I've seen on 360, and I am so looking forward to just getting to spend more time with it.

[vision]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bootzilla

One thing I've never understood when it comes to cpu controlled players on a human controlled team. I know all-Madden should be more challenging than all-pro but, if Justin Tuck or Osi or whomever is infinitely better than the man he's lined up against and he's not double teamed shouldn't he win more battles based on his skill set and ratings? I know everything can be ironed out with sliders but if someone is better than someone else shouldn't the game reflect that? I know there are people that are just fantastic on the sticks (stick jockeys) but the higher levels should have every bit as much to do with play calling, setting up favorable match ups/mismatches, reading coverages, etc. Not well we gotta make it harder so let's have a 68 rated offensive lineman stone wall Reggie White every play. I agree some people look for unreasonable amounts of pressures/sacks but, I want to know that when I play as or against premier players that they play as they would IRL regardless of whether or not I'm controlling them.

This is what I'm sayin. Overall the gameplay seems better. All Madden is really wacky when it comes to difficulty though. Just because it's on highest difficulty, doesn't mean my team should be watered down, and the cpu super human. It's not skill based at all, and that's disappointing to me. It's not challenging and just plain cheap. It's very annoying.

I guess I'm in the minority in the graphics dept too.. I'm just not that impressed. I'll rent before I buy this one.

[Maximus205]

Don't know if anyone has noticed but making the pause screen a screen shot is very nice. I paused after a sack during a celebration and two players are bumping backs in a still shot. The smoke from their breath is still going and the crowd is still jumping up and down in the background.

[DGuinta1]

Maybe cause it's new but the running animations don't seem to be too bad.

[ScoobySnax]

Quote: Originally Posted by SageInfinite

I'm in love.

Sage is an impartial dude, so I'm liking this comment I can't wait to try it out!!!!

[Deegeezy]

Quote: Originally Posted by rudyjuly2

But even a great DE only gets 1 sack a game. 16 sacks is usually good for Top 5 in the league. And that DE rushes the QB 30 times a game. Even though the DE may be a lot better than the tackle across from him, you can't expect to dominate on every other play. They can still get pressure and be disruptive but I think people expect too much on a play by play basis sometimes.

Exactly...A great DE doesn't get by even an average lineman every single snap. What makes a great DE great is the fact that he is capable of beating his man for a sack once or twice a game. And getting past your blocker is just part of the equation, you also need to be able to chase down the QB before he releases it. Getting a sack is hard to do...that's what makes double-digit sack seasons such an impressive stat.

By Bootzilla's theory, DEs should be routinely getting 30+ sacks a season.

[Manbearpig]

I hope someone uploads the gamestop demo into zip file form on to the internet

[MAzing87]

Quote: Originally Posted by rckabillyRaider

I noticed some suction blocking.

Alot of suction blocking or is it toned down some?