NCAA Football 12 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (360, PS3)

[SteboSSK]

I strongly disagree that playing on Heisman is the way to go..from experience. Heisman or any high difficulty on EA sports or 2k games doesn't actually make it challenging due to a smarter CPU...they just increase the frustration by increasing the catch up AI, fumbles, bad throws by the QB even though u pressed the button at the right time...the best thing you can do is keep it no higher than AA and adjust the sliders...

[JaySmooov]

I haven't played the demo yet, but I do have something to say that I think will help

If you feel that, say, it's hard to run out of the spread/shotgun, but MAJORITY of the guys posting impressions say it's better or good, or they've had success, or you see videos of guys having success, THEN maybe the problem is you. Maybe you need to get better at running it, or maybe that playbook/team isn't for you.

Don't bash/complain just for argument's sake. Check to see if most guys have this same problem, then post.

[JaySmooov]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dynasty411

Oh yeah!! I just blew out Texas on Heisman 42-7. What the F? PA worked for two long TD passes.

I suspect...

[BenGerman]

Just played another HUM v HUM game. Texas vs Oregon. I won 10-3. Maybe I'm less picky than others, but I think HUM v HUM is great. Zone working fixed most cheese, and the game plays pretty well statistically for me out of the box. It definitely isn't going to be a shootout where both teams hit 50 points every game.

[Jarodd21]

Quote: Originally Posted by SteboSSK

I strongly disagree that playing on Heisman is the way to go..from experience. Heisman or any high difficulty on EA sports or 2k games doesn't actually make it challenging due to a smarter CPU...they just increase the frustration by increasing the catch up AI, fumbles, bad throws by the QB even though u pressed the button at the right time...the best thing you can do is keep it no higher than AA and adjust the sliders...

This is always the classic answer from guys who don't mess with Heisman on NCAA or All-Madden on Madden. Slider adjustments don't do anything for experienced players on All-American or All-Pro. Slider adjustment for Heisman or All-Madden is the way to go to keep the game competitive yet cut out the BS that comes a long with the default settings.

I strongly disagree with the throwing part. If you know how to throw using the left stick you won't miss throws like that. I'm able to place the ball where I want to when I directional throw or precision pass with the left stick. Just pressing the button doesn't get it done all the time and balls will sail on you like that if all you do is press the button to throw without using the left stick..

[davep]

I know I'm late to the party, but I played 1 game and was bored with it. I don't know if the speed was too fast or what, but I couldn't feel any momentum at all. The commentary was stale and I agree with other people, it's NCAA 11.5. The PS3 didn't help either with the jaggies. I couldn't even notice the much-touted HDR lighting.

It's the best NCAA game out there but it's still mediocre in my opinion. I'll probably blow $60 on Madden and pick this up off of CL much later for much cheaper.

Edit: 1 big positive, for me, it was much tougher to complete passes.

[Mic Tyson]

the new tackling has def. changed the game for the better. i did notice that there are too many crazy INT's where guys are jumpin 10 feet in the air and catching it with one hand. also sometimes cbs know the routes better than the receivers do. the comp. also blitzes a lot. overall i like the changes this year they just need to do a little tweaking with the sliders

[bo4345]

Quote: Originally Posted by JaySmooov

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I've also had a really easy time completing long passes on Heisman, even without PA. In 6-7 games I played my #1 receiver was wide open on a Go Route at least once every game. He either got behind the defense, or the corner would make a failed attempt to swat the ball away. Coverage is still somewhat broken in my opinion.