Backbreaker Demo Available, Post Your Impressions Here

[blackscorpion11]

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.

Whats your impression of the game?

[mgoblue678]

Quote: Originally Posted by sportyguyfl31

What are you seeing AI wise...are AI controlled players playing as they should be?

At this point I would consider it a mixed bag. Defensive ai for linebackers and the defensive line seems to be pretty good for the most par especially on runs.

Defensive back AI is a little hit and miss, sometimes they make really good plays, but there is also the occasional play where they are in good position and don't really make a real effort on the ball.

Offensive line AI seems to be pretty shaky at least to me, blitzes seem too effective in terms of confusing them and there seems to be too man running plays where guys are in the backfield almost immediately.

CPU QB AI is the biggest problem I have seen two far even from the two better teams in the demo who are supposed to have good qb's. On hard the CPU QB has thrown too many interceptions and I have seen them forcing the ball into coverage way more than they should. Haven't seen one run yet either in terms of them scrambling.

Reciever AI seems to be good except for the fact they don't seem very good at dragging their feet. I have seen a few drops as well, even though I would have liked to see a couple more.

I am really hoping the AI was at least somewhat tweaked in the final game because the CPU QB AI is really killing it for me right now. I guess worse case scenario in the final game is to create your 32 teams and jack up all the qb's ratings.

[Artman22]

Quote: Originally Posted by therizing02

The camera is the epic fail for me with this game. I'm sure it will work for some but I'm not into it. This game has a lot going for it graphically, but because of the camera it's very difficult to see how good the Euphoria engine works in a football game. This first person never works in sports games especially football games because "feel" and peripheral vision are extremely important. Without that the camera is useless IMO. I give them credit though, they went out and tried something completely fresh. A couple of additions and the game could be enjoyable.

This is the same way I feel. The gameplay is good, but the camera kills it for me as well.

[Pacman83]

Quote: Originally Posted by Art1bk

This is the same way I feel. The gameplay is good, but the camera kills it for me as well.

I understand both sides on this one...Obviously you have to control the entire defense/offense, you have to throw and catch and run, so limiting the view is slightly confusing, especially in 2010. The term "God-Cam" is funny to me since you are "God". You control 11 players at any given time on your fingertips, so why not be able to see the rush and the coverage? I mean, a video game is about control right?

With that said, it works great as a QB/HB. The view is limited on the field and it gives a different experience. It adds intensity, and challenge. I could lean either way, but i prefer to have options...which also varies my approach to the game.

[Nintari]

The one good thing though in regard to the camera is since we can click to see routes, we know there's an in game camera angle there. So all they would have to do is send a quick patch down if they want.

Maybe if people complain enough, we'll get one. Nothing bad about having options in a game imo.

[phant030]

suck camera.....sucked in Madden superstar mode, sucks here. That is all. Really the only way I can put it.

[blackscorpion11]

Quote: Originally Posted by jp7588

The game is a lot of fun but I really suck at it. Any time I do anything remotely successful I feel like I deserve a cookie. I've seen a few pretty sweet moments so far. -Opposing team was punting with a 25 MPH wind in the punters face. The punt made it about 20 yards downfield, hit the ground and bounced high in the air. One of the opposing gunners leapt in the air for the ball as about 8 guys converged on it. I bumped into him and sent him spinning like a helicopter. Someone else caught it and a big pile-up ensued. -CPU QB passed over the middle. My safety and CB both closed on the ball at the same time in front of the receiver. The safety got there first, caught the ball, bowled over his teammate (the CB) and ran it in for 6. -I blitzed around the edge as the OLB and tried to dive and sack the QB. I completely whiffed and knocked the isht out of one of my own guys on the other side of him lol.

WEATHER EFFECTS !!!!! how many years has it been since weve seen legitimate weather affect a game?? YES!!!

[FroznYogurt]

Won my first game, er, half 3-0. I just jumped straight into Pro Medium after the training drills and some tackle alley. I was the Indianapolis Spartans against the Columbia Colonels, so that's probably how I won on my first go around. Offense will take some practice, which I like, as I managed a whopping -2 total yards on my first drive. CPU's first drive I received a gift as I forced the CPU to cough it up and recovered. My 2nd drive lasted 1 play as I threw a pic throwing deep into the safety. After the CPU converted on 4th and 1 on their 2nd drive, I forced another fumble, this time, the ball shot into the air and into the hands of a linebacker after the HB got flipped. My final drive I got off a quick pass and romped 19 yards to get into position for the half-winning field goal on the 21. Final play, with 3 seconds left, I booted the half-winning FG to go up 3-0. I'm one of the many few who actually enjoy the camera, as it makes me feel really immersed into the game and player. Overall, I really enjoyed it, exceeded my expectations, and had converted me into a definate day 1 buyer.