NCAA Football 09 Demo Available: Discuss Here

[J-Unit40]

Quote: Originally Posted by JBucc

I'm liking it more and more as I adjust to the controls and feel of player movement. I've had some great passes down the sideline that fit right in between to defenders that I probably wouldn't have tried last year. Here are some things I hope are tweaked for next year or am somewhat concerned about: -I think the ball travels too fast. Especially on short passes it's almost impossible to switch to a defender and react fast enough to make a play. I totally agree with you on this. I think the ball travels just a tad too fast on the dink and dunk passes and is in the air forever on the deep ball. -I do agree there seems to be a lack of burst at the LOS from the backs. I still have decent success in the running game using power and cutbacks, I just hope this doesn't limit speed backs. Once you get Trindon Holliday the ball, you will realize what speed looks like in NCAA 09. I can't wait to see Percy Harvin because they have the same speed and acceleration ratings. I had Holliday come in after LaFell got hurt. That dude flies with the ball in his hands. Wow! I like that fast/quick guys feel faster/quicker than the average RB or WR. -Jumping catches feel overpowered and too easy to pull off. It doesn't seem to matter what position you're in in relation to the ball since you'll just quickly spin around no matter what. I think I will have to agree with you on this. The more I played last night, the easier it became. -Please get rid of Jump the Snap next year. What a terrible feature.

My thoughts in bold.

[AuburnAlumni]

Ok, I've played about 9 games of that demo and the one glaring issue that is annoying the crap out of me is the fact that super stud D linemen like Tyson Jackson for LSU are not NEAR the factor they should be on the line.

I want to see D line interaction like this....



In the demo, if I bring a 4 man rush here is the normal routine each snap. Now not EVERY snap, but the majority of them go something like this....

1. 2 of my 4 down linemen get put on their butts within 2 seconds by the O line.
2. 2 of them get in the "suction lock" with linemen and can't break out of it.

What's funny is if its a run play, the interaction is great. I can use a swim move and get by the center/guard, etc. But if its a pass play, it's like my linemen are facing the Berlin Wall.

1 out of every 7 snaps or so, I'll get a nice penetration move from either my DE or a DT, but honestly, that is way too low, especially when dealing with the talent that Buckeyes and Tigers have on their line.

To add to my worry..this is on VARSITY. It should be even easier to get pressure on this difficulty level. If the O line is this good on Varsity, it will damn near be impenetrable without a sell out blitz on AA or Heisman most likely. Hopefully not, but you would assume so.

This is my #1 "oh please let sliders help with this" wish for this year. Other than that, it's a thing of beauty.

[slickzeus]

Quote: Originally Posted by stewaat

NCAA sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Example On a serious note I really thought the demo was nice. Once EA steps up the presentation, player interaction, and they give us the ability to create schools I'll be content and anything extra will be icing on the cake.

haha ok i got the idea of trolling haha just never heard the term used before other than fishing

[swat8]

Quote: Originally Posted by servo75

For some reason, although I have a high-speed connection, my PS3 is really slow when it comes to downloads - I think it's the way my network is set up. But anyway, if it's available on a website somewhere I could download it at work and burn it to DVD, then put the DVD in the PS3 and start from there. I've seen the download for the XBOX360 version, but not for PS3. The PS3 store lists it as a download but doesn't have a link to download it. Is it available anywyere?

Did this last night. Worked beautifully. Downloaded the 1.5 gb file at work, loaded onto ext HD and installed once i got home. Check PM.

[Skyboxer]

Quote: Originally Posted by hogfan

It seems like it moves slower to me. I can actually make a play on the ball without feeling like there is a 90% chance of totally botching it and giving up a TD.

And the fact that it is harder to switch men/ Speed burst and pick off a ball I LOVE. There were waaaaay to many time last eyar I'd throw a ball that at the worst the WR drops it or it's possibly batted because thr DB wasn't close enough or just flat out of position. Instead last year the D player switches, used speed and picks it off.
If it is harder to make up ground you shouldn't be able to I'm all for it.

[Scoop 24]

Quote: Originally Posted by JBucc

I'm liking it more and more as I adjust to the controls and feel of player movement. I've had some great passes down the sideline that fit right in between to defenders that I probably wouldn't have tried last year. Here are some things I hope are tweaked for next year or am somewhat concerned about: -I think the ball travels too fast. Especially on short passes it's almost impossible to switch to a defender and react fast enough to make a play. -I do agree there seems to be a lack of burst at the LOS from the backs. I still have decent success in the running game using power and cutbacks, I just hope this doesn't limit speed backs. -Jumping catches feel overpowered and too easy to pull off. It doesn't seem to matter what position you're in in relation to the ball since you'll just quickly spin around no matter what. -Please get rid of Jump the Snap next year. What a terrible feature.

you can break up alot jump catches. just time your hits right.

[J-Unit40]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scoop 24

you can break up alot jump catches. just time your hits right.

You sure can. I leveled Robiskie last night once. The next game, I destroyed LaFell on a jump ball. Actually, Robiskie's was overthrown and I still laid him out. Jacked up!!!

[jdrhammer]

Quote: Originally Posted by swat8

Did this last night. Worked beautifully. Downloaded the 1.5 gb file at work, loaded onto ext HD and installed once i got home. Check PM.

It took the demo at least half an hour to download last night.