NCAA Football 11 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

[The Bimmer]

I have looked a few times but cant figure out how to turn off the long box (on offense and defense) that shows you what buttons to use for audible, shift linbackers, coverage, etc..... Thanks for any help.

[Tweeg]

Quote: Originally Posted by The Bimmer

I have looked a few times but cant figure out how to turn off the long box (on offense and defense) that shows you what buttons to use for audible, shift linbackers, coverage, etc..... Thanks for any help.

Click on the right thumbstick.

[dkrause1971]

Quote: Originally Posted by mgoblue678

After not being impressed initially, I am liking the game the more I play. Positives -Blocking seems to be improved in the running game, barely seen any missed blocks on runs. -CPU QB seems to play more realistic and more like a human controlled player would. Even on Heisman I see a good variety of throws from the CPU. They also seem more willing to take the sack. -Presentation is better, still could be better, but the pregrame entrances and other presentation elements at least add something to what was bare bones presentation in previous years. - Like that the game seems be seems slowed down a little. - Haven't seen any superhuman plays from defensive players on pass plays like were present in past games. -Playbooks are deep. Like that they added more screen passes and more importantly they function properly. Not to mention the read option actually works now, which is great. - CPU running backs seem be more difficult to stop than past years as they seem smarter in terms of hitting the hole appropriately Negatives - Graphics don't seem that great to me, notice alot of jaggies. Colors also seem to still be muddy. I know this isn't my tv since I have it pretty well calibrated to limit jaggies and other games looks alot better. Hopefully this is just a demo issue. - I may be alone on this, but I really don't like the higher camera angle. Did they say if there was camera options in the full game? I really hope so. - Like others have said, players seem to almost be skating or gliding. Locomotion has helped to limit things like stopping on a dime and changing directions, but running still seems to not be naturally looking. - Hate the new playcall screen. Why they changed it is beyond me. The other one was perfectly fine, change just for the sake of change is not good. -QB's seem to have way to much time in the pocket, defensive pass rush seems way too weak. Rushing just 4 seems useless. Thankfully this should be fixable with sliders in the full game. - Some animation are still pretty ugly looking. Tackle animations don't seem very diverse . Seem to be seeing the same 2 or 3 over and over. Playing Backbreaker the last couple of weeks makes the repetitive tackle animations stand out more so than in the past, at least to me. Overall I like it, it is defiantly an good improvement just not blown away like I hoped I would be.

Almost the exact feelings i had. I would add the following opinions to yours:

Pro
i like the player models alot better this year and i thought the graphics were good enough.

Cons
I am really disappointed other QB ratings didn't make its way into the game. It makes the QBs vary less than they should be. Especially, if the QBs don't run much.


Still in question for me
I played against OSU 7 times and Pryor ran twice and passed quite a bit- scrambling QBs rarely ran last year. Not saying its broken, just saying its something to keep an eye on.

Fatigue was almost non existent last year. Even with formation subs- i hope its much bigger factor

[Shazor4]

ps3 get it tommorrow

[gotti1914]

I have to admit I am utterly surprised. I truly have no words for what I experienced last night. The game is much better than I anticipated...

[steelersfan7]

I posted something about 50 pages back. So i wanna add when are they gonna get a different crowd is the game besides the cutseens? They don't even look real, lol. Also player models on the sideline look awful. Its 2010, every game always had these models, I know it may not be a big deal but it just stands out, looks like PS1 days. Got great stadiums, player graphics, etc, then u see the crowd and players on the sidelines makes you think like .

Overall after playing numerous times. I may buy this instead of madden. I didn't get this last year though and I have only bought NCAA once in my life and I am really enjoying the demo. The only gripes I have are:
- the players look like they are sliding not running.
- warping receivers to catch passes that are over led.
- super human speed on CPU defense
- played on Heisman the second time around and it seems to fast but the speed slider could fix this.
- while using the auto turbo sometimes the RB seems to stop for 2 seconds at the LOS after he gets a handoff, didn't happen when I had auto turbo off.
- pass rush is iffy, sliders could fix this.
- keep seeing the same tackle animations
- play call system needs to go back to the 3 plays selected at once so you press either X, B, or A to select a play.

I know its only the demo, hopefully they have these fixed in the retail version.

[The Bimmer]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tweeg

Click on the right thumbstick.

Thanks man. My overall impression of the game is GREAT! This will be the first NCAA game I have bought since like 2003 or so. I guess since not playing this game for so long I dont understand all the issues people are talking about. I really like the presentation and it definitely feels different than Madden which I buy every year. Good job E.A.

[johnprestonevans]

I really enjoyed the Demo. I think they game looks and plays much improved. But this is a credit for EA on HOW TO DO A GOOD DEMO.
1) Multiple games to show off your assets (Different offensive schemes for different schools)
2) Full commentary - why doesnt Madden do this?
3) Full presentation - Nice ESPN highlights and pregame stuff. MUCH improved.
4) Unlockables! - a nice bonus for playing all the games and telling your friends gets you extra jerseys to use in the game
5) Features mini-documentaries (showing off the sweet new Locomotion in NCAA11)

This could be the year i return to College Football.