Backbreaker Demo Available, Post Your Impressions Here

[mgoblue678]

Sweet, I just broke off a 76 yard touchdown run playing on medium with the Scourge. It was on a counter. Was really having a really difficult time running up until that point, but I really tried to focus on being more precise with movement and following my blockers better on that play and what do you know I break off a huge run as a result. Bulled over a safety about 30 yards down field which was quite satisfying as well.

Overall I am impressed with the demo as a whole. Still getting used to the camera, passing and running. Defense doesn't seem to be a problem for me so far, I even had a pick six return playing as a linebacker on a ball that was jarred loose as the receiver caught it. Running and passing animations are definatly weird looking but I can deal with that as the other animations are beautiful.

As far as playbooks I noticed the 3-4 on defense was at least in there, even though I didn't see a nickel package with only 3 down linemen. I also saw a wr screen in there and when I ran it, the blocking behavior seemed to be correct for a screen.

Oh and I recommend people play on Pro mode because on Arcade it only gives you limited plays to choose from and you can't choose by formation. On Pro you can choose by formation or play type.

I am getting a little annoyed hearing Here Comes the Boom on every kickoff though.

[elgreazy1]

I find that having the glow off on defense works better. It seems I focus more on the play instead of the ball.

[wheelman990]

Quote: Originally Posted by allstar3970

what? nobody's looking for jersey patches, hand towels, and where the cornerbacks eyes are at all times? it's funny how with Madden every single detail is nitpicked, but not so here. I just think everybody's so starved for something different that this is bound to be overrated a bit.

The gamers that want those things probably wont even try BB. I think your preaching to the wrong crowd. Everyone here is more then likely concerned with gameplay first & foremost.

Nobody said BB was perfect. But camera angles, music, and uniforms arent the same as broken gameplay and useless ratings. BB has a chance to evolve into a true next gen football game. Something we didn't get back in 06-07 as promised.

Your comments seam as to stir up trouble & get things off topic. If you dont like BB, just tell us why. We want all the good and bad about the demo.

[guitar4468]

Try stiff arming with the same hand you have the ball in. It doesnt not automatically switch, he lunges with his shoulder instead. You have to switch the ball to other hand first. This game just feels like football.

[Methlab]

This sounds so great. I won't be able to play until tonight, but it sounds like only complaint is by people saying it's hard : GOOOD!!!!

I am sick of games that little kids can pick up and play so fast that all they do is look for glitches after a while to cheese online with.

The fact that it is hard for people means that it may actually be like real football. I played for years and trust me, running the ball and seeing stuff out of the corner of your eyes with a helemt on is tough!! I think the folks that play sports will appreciate tthis game more then others, from how it sounds.

[turftickler]

Quote: Originally Posted by allstar3970

what? nobody's looking for jersey patches, hand towels, and where the cornerbacks eyes are at all times? it's funny how with Madden every single detail is nitpicked, but not so here. I just think everybody's so starved for something different that this is bound to be overrated a bit.

Seriously, have you even played the demo? Of course BB will be lacking in some areas right now, but the every single part of this game is on point for the features it currently has. We all know which football games are over rated and it's not just a bit, it's by about 6 years of bits. BB gets

[warriorbear]

Of course on the day I should have taken off...grrrr! Can't wait to play tonight, I'll put some vids together off the Hava, and post them to youtube and viemo (for iphone and ipad) for some HD goodness when I can.

Youtube Highlights - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE3kz76LEJs

mostly running plays
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzRTZPO7pVs

nice run showing physics - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4d3Iyk8pU1E

[hatisback]

Very solid demo. I am in amazement of this game, just like I predicted. My only real complaints is I have it on hard+pro difficulty and by halftime the opposing QB has thrown two interceptions and has been sacked three times. Not alarming numbers, but it still has me concerned. The game before that was on medium+pro difficulty and the opposing QB had three interceptions and I sacked him four times.