Backbreaker Demo Available, Post Your Impressions Here

[turftickler]

Quote: Originally Posted by SA1NT401

My initial Impressions after about an hour or so..... Pros: - Euphoria makes such a huge differance in every single area of the game. HUGE addition to BB and will only get more impressive the more you play. Great accomplishment right there. In practice i ran the drill to RUN INSIDE. DId that about 50 times...Dont recall seeing the same tackles...SWEET! - Camera is great IMHO. Sure it will take some getting used to and it should. We have been playing from GODS VIEW for over 20 yrs (many of us anyway). Wonderful view for the game of football. - Identity...Natural Motion has established itself and has actually done something quite differant and it works. - Gameplay. BB Plays NOTHING like what we have had in the past...NOTHING at all. This is a GREAT thing honestly. -AI- This was my biggest concern. On NORMAL (pro Mode not Arcade) the AI seems MORE than up to the task without being CHEAP. This makes me very happy. WR were covered when they should. I got to the QB a few times and got 3 sacks in my time with the DEMO. Same for the CPU. Passing will take PRACTICE (never thought i would say that). Cons: -Camera: Although is listed it as a pro (which it is) it can be a bit touchy. Sure it has a bit to do with the game being a demo and possible a slightly older build. Either way it has its good and bad points. -Defense: Again, with practice, the new perspective will still take some getting used to and DL moves and getting a good jump off the line is gonna take alot of practice. This area may turn some people away mainly due to the fact your view is limited and when swithcing players the camera can really goof you up and cost you. -Playbooks: Maybe it is the DEMO, but even tho all teams have a slightly differant playbook (good selection of plays overall tho) seems like formations are pretty vanilla. This area doesnt bother me really as i figured there would only be 1-2 total playbooks. Some could be put off. All in ALL the demo solidified my purchase...I am very pleased. Hope ROad to BB and their "Franchise" mode really adds to the experience (dont plan on playing online). So the franchise modes are really gonna determine how much i get put of it

What's up SAINT? Playing defense bothered me at first until I got a good feel for it. It's definitely different and I even try to play it like I was playing NCAA 10 on defense. Now this is not a comparison, but I do feel that NaturalMotion has done a great job on the defensive side of the ball. I was getting lost at first, but I think it takes more time and more games under our belts to get a good feel for what they wanted us to feel.

[PlatooN]

tackle alley is a pretty fun mini game. glad they included this in the demo!!

[TracerBullet]

The first penalty I saw was an illegal touching of a forward pass when a lineman turned around and caught a screen pass. Haven't seen any roughing yet like some of you are experiencing.

[hatisback]

Quote: Originally Posted by turftickler

Thanks for that. I honestly can say that the only one I have noticed is the punt/field goal roughing the kicker. Again, I'm not expecting perfection from any game, just true effort to please the fans.

All three happened towards the end of the half. So far I have had no problems in the first quarter.

[allBthere]

Quote: Originally Posted by ufgators253

The first penalty I saw was an illegal touching of a forward pass when a lineman turned around and caught a screen pass. Haven't seen any roughing yet like some of you are experiencing.

I've seen one roughing the kicker in 10 games. I like how it's rougher than the NFL, you can kill the qb after he releases the ball, just can't do it crazy late.

everyone should try playing indy on hard! I haven't beat them yet. It's a real manning in there! their defence is better than the colts though

Playing AS indy it's much easier completing passes too. The teams are all fairly different to me. So far OLB is the best position to play as on D.

I really wish I could have buttons for passing and stick for running though.

Overall I like it more and more as I play it.

I think it's pretty safe to say there's a new kid on the block and he's kicking some arse! I love how important special teams are in this game. Fumbles are right on as far as frequency...the only thing I'm seeing too much of is interceptions - but a lot of that has to do with the team matchups. Everytime I play indy the guy puts up similar numbers to manning. However I have played other teams and got 3 ints in the half (2min quarters)...Every game is different that's for sure, and every game you see at least a couple of things that amp you up and say wow. I absolutely love the randomness.

edit; where's my buddy jmood? where you at son! jk... I'd really like to hear what you think about it though. There are some negatives for sure, but I haven't played a demo this much since ufc2009. I've been playing for almost 4 hours straight.

[hatisback]

Quote: Originally Posted by allBthere

I've seen one roughing the kicker in 10 games. I like how it's rougher than the NFL, you can kill the qb after he releases the ball, just can't do it crazy late. everyone should try playing indy on hard! I haven't beat them yet. It's a real manning in there! their defence is better than the colts though Playing AS indy it's much easier completing passes too. The teams are all fairly different to me. So far OLB is the best position to play as on D. I really wish I could have buttons for passing and stick for running though. Overall I like it more and more as I play it. I think it's pretty safe to say there's a new kid on the block and he's kicking some arse! I love how important special teams are in this game. Fumbles are right on as far as frequency...the only thing I'm seeing too much of is interceptions - but a lot of that has to do with the team matchups. Everytime I play indy the guy puts up similar numbers to manning. However I have played other teams and got 3 ints in the half (2min quarters)...Every game is different that's for sure, and every game you see at least a couple of things that amp you up and say wow. I absolutely love the randomness.

The thing is throwing three interceptions may have to do with a few things....

1) Nobody knows how bad the qb's are because we cant access ratings.

2) The quarter length may have influence on how the CPU's offenses are run since they are so short.

3) This is a future league so maybe throwing six picks are not abnormal for this league.

[Dixie353]

Quote: Originally Posted by DakkoN

The animation created by the Euphoria engine are absolutely unbelievable. I just caught the Punter with his kicking leg up in the air and picked him up by his other leg and planted him into the ground. The game is really satisfying when you make a play.

Get your skills up! BB is rocks! Yes there are some areas that may seem to need some improvements (Being a Demo game) however I'm sold! My hopes are BB will get enough support so NM will develop a second game. That is where I believe Fans support will help them develop the ultimate game.
June 1 cant come quick enough for me. Can't wait to start building my own league.

[Dixie353]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dixie353

Get your skills up! BB is rocks! Yes there are some areas that may seem to need some improvements (Being a Demo game) however I'm sold! My hopes are BB will get enough support so NM will develop a second game. That is where I believe Fans support will help them develop the ultimate game. June 1 cant come quick enough for me. Can't wait to start building my own league.

In my excitement I had a miss print, just to be clear BB Rocks! Loving this demo.....