Backbreaker Demo Available, Post Your Impressions Here

[TracerBullet]

Quote: Originally Posted by ndhusker90

and I'm getting sick of hearing "Here Comes the Boom" lol

Well in real life the Seahawks played the same kickoff song over and over so I guess it's realistic lol.

[stiffarmleft]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sigma4Life

It just takes practice. Initially it's really easy to overcompensate when changing directions.

That's what I figured, I may have to leave work early.

[Linuxx]

Everything is looking great from what I reading on this demo. Seems people are really enjoying the game.

Does anyone get a sense of what Franchise is going to be like by playing? I mean with how players are rated and how the teams look with bench players? With no injuries how much are bench players needed and what not?
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Thanks all and keep the great feedback coming, I need it until next week when the PS3 demo comes out.

[Sigma4Life]

Passing isn't so bad after all, it just requires a little practice. Just completed a game on hard with the Cougars vs. Colonels.

My stats with QB Cougar Greathouse

7/9 att/comp
181 yards
2 TDs

My passing improved a lot once I started using the RT stick to change receivers more frequently instead of sitting back, staring at one guy. Focus also helps a lot with accuracy.

[NoDakHusker]

Final part, just messing around in tackle alley and wrapping up my impressions of the game. Very satisfied with what I have seen so far

[SouthernBrick]

Quote: Originally Posted by bkrich83

Couple of very quick impressions as I really didn't get to spend much time with the game. Still not feeling the camera angle. Maybe it will grow on me, but I really am not enjoying it. Animations are fabulous. So varied, makes the game feel very organic. Still HATE the QB drop and throw animations and really don't like the kick/punt animations either. They just don't look right. Not a deal breaker, but an annoyance I guess. Graphically the game looks amazing, imo. Very satisfying dropping the hammer on someone. I actually like the auto-replays I think they are well done. Ratings really seem to matter. I like that. Not a fan of the passing mechanic yet. Again, like the camera angle maybe it will grow on me, but right now not liking it. Still really dislike the player models. I know it's petty but they are just so oversized they make the players feel stiff at times. Just not a fan Overall I would say my impressions are favorable, and with more time with the game, could be even more favorable. This weekend I will try to get some quality time with the demo.

I'm actually diggin' the camera angle. It definitely makes you second guess who is behind or around you. I still haven't learned my lessons (i.e. to much show boating lol). As of right now though I completely suck and I love the scheme but, this will take some getting used to. I sucked really bad at madden when I first started playing but, I got the hang of it and I'm sure I will with this one.

The player models imo look better than I expected them to be but, they are still kinda to big for my tastes but, I really believe at this point it's just the pads. I can't say enough about pursuit angles in this game and the animations and fluidity is second to none in the football genre. The runner also gets a low on really hard juke cuts when changing completely different direction. I can't complain about the graphics and I agree with you on the kick returns.

Overall though this game is fun so far so this may be a 1st day purchase once I make my decision and if I'm not to busy that day. Do I think this has revolutionized sports gaming as we know it? I'm not so sure and as of right now pretty doubtful IMO but, euphoria+football=EPIC!!

Realist football physics EVAR!

I don't think the tackling will ever get old.

[hatisback]

Quote: Originally Posted by Linuxx

Everything is looking great from what I reading on this demo. Seems people are really enjoying the game. Does anyone get a sense of what Franchise is going to be like by playing? I mean with how players are rated and how the teams look with bench players? With no injuries how much are bench players needed and what not? >> Thanks all and keep the great feedback coming, I need it until next week when the PS3 demo comes out.

The player ratings are great because it differentiates the good players from the bad exceptionally well. Drafting and free agency will only come into play if say you are drafting for the future and you want to bench that rookie for a year or two so his overall will go up if you have a veteran player that is good at that specific position. Then if his contract is up or if you feel like your rookie player is ready you can trade him or let him go. Also they are good for garbage or mop up time.

[Triathlete_201]

Anyone else seeing way too many roughing the punter and qb penalties? I had 3 roughing the punter penalties in a row and I wasn't controlling the player.