NCAA Football 09 Full Drive Video: IGN

[BrianFifaFan]

I just thought of something. This vid looks so different than the vids from the Community Day. Maybe a newer build? It moves fast but the D's pretty good and "smart." I don't know if it's just the teams they picked or the Difficulty level, but I can get into this. It doesn't seem as "over the top" as those other vids.....I'm feeling this, EA!

[Rivals]

This is the best video yet. The gameplay has definitely slowed to a more realistic level. I noticed that the pre-snap button tutorial has been turned off. Now you get a clean look at the pre-snap formation.

The first run by the running back utilized the new juking system. Instead of sliding three yards to the right, the back shakes the defender with footwork. Seemed a bit overdone in following runs, but that's on the user.

That touchdown catch off the post was fantastic, although those pauses before the celebrations do seem a bit odd.

[AuburnAlumni]

Color me impressed!

1. At the 1:20 mark he throws a slant over the middle with linebackers playing zone. In NCAA 08, Super Duper Ray Lewis Clone LB would have accelerated to light speed, jumped 5 feet in the air and picked this pass off. Not so in this one! Nice pass for a nice gain.

2. On the pass down to the 3 yard line, the DB covering the WR on the corner route DOESNT accelerate into hyper speed and jump up 3 feet in the air to swat the ball away. Again, VERY VERY NICE!

3. The line interaction is 100x better this year. I saw smart blocking angles being taken by pulling linemen. I also saw the DEs actually shedding blocks and pursuing the QB and/or ballcarrier. A very nice balance of both.

4. The game speed seems much better than earlier videos. Speedy, yet not "arcade speedy".

5. I only saw one "jump the snap" and that occurred on the point after attempt.

I am VERY impressed with this video. As if I wasn't pumped enough!!

[FlyingFinn]

Quote: Originally Posted by GetYaWeigtUp

For those of you who think this is the same game as 08, your crazy. EVERYTHING looks way smoother then 08. The pitch was a mistake, the guy obviously hit the wrong button. We've all done it before. And the guy went for it on 4th down obviously because this is a video meant for the public to demonstrate a FULL DRIVE. He clearly went because he was trying to show off the game. He isnt thinking about cheesing the CPU, lol gimme a break. And I think that some of the guys here are just to damn anal about this game. I mean get a life why wont you. You sit here and analyze every little aspect of this game as if its your life. "OMG no footprints, OMG no post play continuations." I mean geez, get over it. Its not that deep really. We all want a stellar game but sometimes when I surf around different forums I feel like everyone has OCD. Just overly compulsive about every last thing they see. Just enjoy what we have and be thankful you even have hands and fingers to even play a video game because some people don't. Sorrry for the rant! Really!

Ranting about other peoples rant is soooo much better! Maybe you need to get a life

I do have to say, if this game had more then 1 on 1 interactions, I would be in line at midnight. As it stands now, its a rental since for some reason seeing only solo tackles really grates my nerves.

[callmetaternuts]

The video was alright, saw some improvements. I liked the way the RB moved and juked without being arcadey. Take the good and the bad i guess........

[BrianFifaFan]

Was just watching again fro the 112th time and noticed on the TD how 1) the way the line handed off blocking the DT who were rushing outside. The LT whiffs but still recovers to get back into protection. And 2) how the receiver who ended up catching the TD was handed off between defenders in the zone, and that the zone didn't lose it's shape. What's funny is that should've been enough but the QB had all day and threw the ball to a spot before the receiver made his break, putting it in the ONLY place he could and the receiver goes to get the throw. Man, so many small things that make it work. I'm officially in "fanboy" mode now!

[Complex]

I have a question guys. I did not get the last version of this game but I did paly it. They removed the 'jump the line' feature they from previous versions for DLine man. I really like that feature and it made playing the DLine fun again. Is it back?

[KG]

Quote: Originally Posted by Complex

I have a question guys. I did not get the last version of this game but I did paly it. They removed the 'jump the line' feature they from previous versions for DLine man. I really like that feature and it made playing the DLine fun again. Is it back?

You're one of the only people who like it. Terrible feature IMO.