Backbreaker Review

[dickey1331]

I think the review was good. I agree with most things he said and after playing the game for awhile I would say its a 5/10 and I did have more fun with Blitz than this game but I cant comment on if its more "sim" since BB doesnt have a league to compare it to.

[coolbreez35]

^^^^^ blitz being more fun is not what they dont like about this review. blitz is easy to play could be the reason you have more fun? as for sim is more like real football than blitz.

[RaiderKtulu]

I'm probably going to get in trouble for this post, but what the heck..

All of the classic football games appeal to one very specific group - the Armchair Quarterback. If you're a football fan, you've experienced this scenario: you're watching your favorite team on TV, you see the TE break open... and then you scream obscenities at the screen or throw something at your cat because your team's QB forces a pass into double coverage on the other side of the field. Every other football game lets you relive that scenario as the fan - you see the open guy, you throw it to him. That's what a majority of people want. People don't want to play football as a player, they want to play as a fan or maybe as a coach. Even those who claim they want realism are generally talking about removing things like LBs sliding 5 yards to make a play or players clipping through each other. They want the type of player interaction that Backbreaker has, but they want it wrapped up in a glossy TV broadcasted box. Madden or 2k are for the armchair QB - what would happen if the players on the field could actually hear me yelling at them from my couch. That appeals to people...and it can be kinda fun - I actually liked Madden 10 for the most part. But that isn't what this game is about. Backbreaker is the annoyed QB saying something like "if you think it's so easy, you do it" and handing you a helmet. As it turns out, it isn't very easy and people don't like that.

Thus, many people are predisposed to not like Backbreaker purely because it doesn't provide the experience they want. So... they turn on Backbreaker.... they instantly don't like the camera or the concept of being on the field, so they don't really bother to try to learn the game. They hop in, they fail, they say screw it and move on - like this reviewer.

He doesn't review the game as a football game, he just whines about not being able to play. Does he mention the limited playbooks? No. Does he mention the lack of user catch/swat/interception buttons? No. The poor clock management AI? No. The physics and tackling? No. He doesn't even bother mentioning that the game has 2 distinctly different franchise modes. He just complains about turnovers and online cheese and then gives the game a lousy score because he doesn't care.

For a "sports gaming site" it's pathetic.

[Xaos]

Yet another bad review....Glad I pre-ordered NCAA 11 instead.

In your faces.

[-pillBOXhat-]

I knew people who had high hopes for this game and even sold their Madden 2010 games earlier than they would just to get a good prize for it.

[Nicknam6]

Quote: Originally Posted by RaiderKtulu

I'm probably going to get in trouble for this post, but what the heck.. All of the classic football games appeal to one very specific group - the Armchair Quarterback. If you're a football fan, you've experienced this scenario: you're watching your favorite team on TV, you see the TE break open... and then you scream obscenities at the screen or throw something at your cat because your team's QB forces a pass into double coverage on the other side of the field. Every other football game lets you relive that scenario as the fan - you see the open guy, you throw it to him. That's what a majority of people want. People don't want to play football as a player, they want to play as a fan or maybe as a coach. Even those who claim they want realism are generally talking about removing things like LBs sliding 5 yards to make a play or players clipping through each other. They want the type of player interaction that Backbreaker has, but they want it wrapped up in a glossy TV broadcasted box. Madden or 2k are for the armchair QB - what would happen if the players on the field could actually hear me yelling at them from my couch. That appeals to people...and it can be kinda fun - I actually liked Madden 10 for the most part. But that isn't what this game is about. Backbreaker is the annoyed QB saying something like "if you think it's so easy, you do it" and handing you a helmet. As it turns out, it isn't very easy and people don't like that. Thus, many people are predisposed to not like Backbreaker purely because it doesn't provide the experience they want. So... they turn on Backbreaker.... they instantly don't like the camera or the concept of being on the field, so they don't really bother to try to learn the game. They hop in, they fail, they say screw it and move on - like this reviewer. He doesn't review the game as a football game, he just whines about not being able to play. Does he mention the limited playbooks? No. Does he mention the lack of user catch/swat/interception buttons? No. The poor clock management AI? No. The physics and tackling? No. He doesn't even bother mentioning that the game has 2 distinctly different franchise modes. He just complains about turnovers and online cheese and then gives the game a lousy score because he doesn't care. For a "sports gaming site" it's pathetic.

Great post man, you nailed it.

[Pared]

Very well thought out post.

Guys, get back on track. QUICKLY. You're free to post your opinions but these rabid, nonsensical comments are not welcome at this sight.

[lasthour]

The reviewer sounds like like he has not learned to play BB. From his comments, he sounds like he thought he should be able to pick up the game and play it like the other game. Mistake.

In a sense, this game is Rainbox Six: Vegas and the other game is Halo 3 in god view.
These are just really two very different games. Changing the view in BB would completely change the category/genre of the game. It would then just be Madden with great physics and less plays. Right now every position has it's advantages and disadvantages of play because of this viewpoint.

I wonder if any of the OS guys who have a grip on the the gameplay of BB can maybe upload a complete game on OS and YouTube so that maybe the others can see what they are doing wrong. Or maybe just a half game.

Also before someone chimes in with another it's an OPIONION theory, do you use that that to make yourself feel better about a BAD CHOICE? I'm just asking. I don't think I understand the point of those comments. Just sounds like you're saying opinions can't be wrong or something. Peace out.