Madden NFL 12 Demo Impressions & Feedback Thread

[I OU a Beatn]

Yeah, I like the feel better, but I'm still seeing a bunch of warped interceptions. It's my number one complaint so far. I've also noticed that I'm encountering a lot of dropped picks whenever I try to user pick them. I'm hoping it's like NCAA where that happens all the time offline, but online the ball is usually picked. I'm a little worried about how easy it is to scramble. If I can routinely get out of the pocket and pick up a first down with Rodgers, what is someone going to be able to do with Vick? That's kind of scary, and the Eagles are definitely going to be one of the most used teams online.

Oh well, even though most of these problems are in NCAA, in Madden I wont have to deal with the goon kick, disconnection glitches, insanely overpowered outside run plays, the WR Jet Pass glitch, etc...so I'll be happy.

[skipwondah33]

It's the QB run animation IOU. I'm guessing it will be like 11 where any QB can get out of the pocket fairly easy. You could run out like that with Favre as slow as he is.

I've dropped quite a bit of user picks myself so far. I'm hoping it was due to the difficulty of the pick or the defenders catch ratings. I know the first is unlikely but would be cool it were. I know when zone was dominant in 09 the CPU didn't drop any picks hardly

[Rudy]

I'm always surprised by how quick an NFL QB looks when they scramble in real life. I think users are just going to have to pay attention to it more.

I do think the truck and juke moves work better in Madden than in NCAA which I'm grateful for.

[skipwondah33]

But the walk animation when your not holding the sprint button is entirely too fast. Their walk animation is very quick to the point where their almost running.

[jaymo76]

Have you tried the QB sneak from the goal line formation with Jay Cutler???? Holy cow... 10-15 yards per attempt easily. This is a huge flaw that the game had a few years ago and it seems to be back.

[Rudy]

Even with the strategy pad turned off it's still annoying. Definitely like NCAA control scheme better. Fast snapping CPU offence makes it a bit tough to make adjustments.

[I OU a Beatn]

I've gotten used to the strategy pad and actually like it more now, which is weird. I tried several times with Madden '11 and I never stopped hating it.

[Rudy]

I've gotten used to the strategy pad and actually like it more now, which is weird. I tried several times with Madden '11 and I never stopped hating it.

Do you use the default settings for the strategy pad? Can anyone even explain how to use it? I have no clue what is going on.

[skipwondah33]

I've gotten used to the strategy pad and actually like it more now, which is weird. I tried several times with Madden '11 and I never stopped hating it.

Not weird at all I prefer over NCAA's scheme as well. Well with the strategy pad links turned on. I get so confused going back to NCAA, especially changing a player's blitz assignment to straight down which you have to use the right stick to do, but on Madden its the directional pad

[illwill10]

Ive got use to Strategy Pad on Offense. Once I got use to it I dont even need to use RS, I just use Directional Pad.
But defensive Strategy takes longer and with CPU Quick Snap, there is no time to use it. I want to use Individual Coverage on great Wrs, but it is almost a 4-Step process.

[illwill10]

Not weird at all I prefer over NCAA's scheme as well. Well with the strategy pad links turned on. I get so confused going back to NCAA, especially changing a player's blitz assignment to straight down which you have to use the right stick to do, but on Madden its the directional pad

I agree. It took me some time to get use to NCAA's scheme after playing a couple demo games.
I would like Madden to have NCAA's Guess Pass/Run link

[ram29jackson]

i'm not bothering with the demo..I'm either buying the game or not...but I heard the strategy pad is still there.. and i honestly dont get how after immediate hatred of it last year, they made no effort to get rid of it? it is as dumb but gets in the way much more than the vision cone and they just killed another year with it. My understanding is that it is in the demo. is there a chance its not in the new game ?????

[I OU a Beatn]

You can turn the strategy pad off in both the demo and the final game, just like you could after they patched it last year.

[skipwondah33]

Yeah by strategy pad links. Did guys not do this last year? Or did some still not like it? Everything was good after the links were put in

[ram29jackson]

You can turn the strategy pad off in both the demo and the final game, just like you could after they patched it last year.

that makes no difference if its online still

[I OU a Beatn]

I'm not understanding what you mean. You can either use the strategy pad or turn it off and use the system that's in NCAA. It's entirely optional both offline and online.

[skipwondah33]

Yeah its a global setting just like auto-strafe and auto-sprint. You set them for your profile, save then never worry about it again.

First thing I do is set my difficulty to All-Madden and change those 3 things then leave it alone the entirety of my time playing the game. I play exclusively on online

[illwill10]

Just watched a great CPU vs. CPU game. The game was close the entire time. It was 3-3 tie, after the 3rd Quarter. Aaron Rodgers Clutch mustve turned on because he got HOT. THe 1st drive for Packers in the 4th Q went for a TD, up 10-3. The Bears drove down the field and scored a TD and tied the game 10-10 with .38 secs left. Packers had to drive the entire field and for a FG with 2 TOs. Aaron Rodgers made great throws. He drove them to the 33 yard line with 5 Secs left and Crosby hit the GW FG with .01 Sec left. On the kickoff, Packers Squib Kick it went out of bounds, but the returner touched the ball before it went of of bounds. They went for Hail Mary and the ball was knocked down.

It was a great CPU vs. CPU. The Clutch Trait really affects the game. Once the 4th Q starter, Aaron Rodgers really turned it on

[jaymo76]

Having played this demo a ton of times... I will NOT be running PA anymore. It's just way too risky and most times ends with my QB face down five yards behind the LOS. Hopefully this works better in the retail.

[steelerfan]

Having played this demo a ton of times... I will NOT be running PA anymore. It's just way too risky and most times ends with my QB face down five yards behind the LOS. Hopefully this works better in the retail.

Hmm. I only played about 4 games, but I remember a PA play where my receiver got 14 yards begging the Chicago SS for an easy 85-yard score.

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