NCAA Football 13 Demo Is Out, Post Your Impressions Here

[rerdivine]

Also remember last years demo when retail came out it played completely different. YOU GUYS REMEMBER?

[chi_hawks]

Quote: Originally Posted by PVarck31

I payed close attention, and you are certainly entitled to you own opinion, but don't you think "the real" on this game should be decided from more than one half of play? I mean I honestly don't care if you hate the game or love the game, I just think you may have missed out on some of the great strides this game has made this year. In many of our opinions of course.

Wait....he said he IS getting this game based upon the demo and his enjoyment of college football. What is he missing out on? I'm guessing the real version will be even more complete than the demo (gameplay wise). I didn't find his post too terribly negative.

[TeamHawkins]

Quote: Originally Posted by PVarck31

I payed close attention, and you are certainly entitled to you own opinion, but don't you think "the real" on this game should be decided from more than one half of play? I mean I honestly don't care if you hate the game or love the game, I just think you may have missed out on some of the great strides this game has made this year. In many of our opinions of course.

You sound mad. Where have you been for more than 7 years? It only takes a hardcore gamer or anyone with half a brain to realize this game is the same game from NCAA 12. You are blinded by EA's antics every year I can tell by your response directed at me. And your feelings are hurt before you spend you parent's money. No one is telling you not to buy this game. I also said I was going to get it, being I'm excited for College Football.

But this is an impressions thread, and I posted my impressions, which will be followed by a video review once the game is released. Like I did last year and the year before that. I posted my noted from 1 half. It takes a little common sense to say if I can post that from 1 half, I don't NEED another to continue a review or impression.

What part of that don't you understand? This isn't a my feelings are hurt by his review thread. It's a read other's opinions and views, and then move on with your life thread.

TeamHawkins

[roadman]

Quote: Originally Posted by chi_hawks

Wait....he said he IS getting this game based upon the demo and his enjoyment of college football. What is he missing out on? I'm guessing the real version will be even more complete than the demo (gameplay wise). I didn't find his post too terribly negative.

Most, if not all his points were negative. I read the post and expected at the end he was passing on it.

So, yeah, the last sentence was positive.

I enjoy reading impression that have pros and cons, so, when I fire up the demo, I can see for my self instead of all positive or all negative.

Just me, though.

[HitThatRowdy96]

It's not too bad. The system feels pretty smooth, but I agree that it is kinda like NCAA 12. I'm honestly more interested to see how the different facets of Road to Glory and Dynasty pan out when the game actually comes out.

Likes: felt good, played like last year (i.e., fast), can't wait to see what they do with the whole game
Dislikes: played like last year (i.e., not too much gameplay change), does not seem indicative of what the game modes will feature- just the individual games.

Also, unusual amount of studio updates. And no idea how exactly I'd know how if I unlock the people you can get on Heisman Challenge (any help on that would be appreciated).

[chi_hawks]

Quote: Originally Posted by roadman

Most, if not all his points were negative. I read the post and expected at the end he was passing on it. So, yeah, the last sentence was positive. I enjoy reading impression that have pros and cons, so, when I fire up the demo, I can see for my self instead of all positive or all negative. Just me, though.

Fair enough. I'm never big on the demos myself as they don't always mirror the real game. I think NBA2k11 was similar to this (ps3 demo was buggy, no audio, etc..). Final game was amazing.

I appreciate guys writing their honest reviews and impressions on here, whether they be pie in the sky "this game is god" type ones or the opposite. As long as its not fake or a rant.

[kingkilla56]

I like what I see so far. I can see user catching will become very popular on jump balls. I had this one animation trigger that had #9 on USC go Calvin Johnson an a dude; which only led to the corner still separating my hands making me drop the ball. Good to see more give and take in the WR CB relationship.

[DetroitStyle]

Quote: Originally Posted by nccomicfan

Am I wrong for thinking after 7 years of this generation the PS3 version should look better than this?Jaggies,the on-field view just sloppy and unclear, ridiculous almost translucent helmet reflections, etc.

I wish this got more attention by players, but PS3 owners seem to be the minority to 360 players in sports games. This has been a constant problem specifically with EA throughout the console generation. It's obvious they develop the game on the 360 and port to the PS3 but it never ports well. This goes for all EA sports games. The textures seem lower res, shadows and colors don't render correctly, and so on, basically what you mentioned. Generally I've found field textures and endzone textures to be especially poor.

As for the jaggies, well that's a console limitation. I think I read somewhere that the PS3 doesn't do AA or AF very well which leads to jaggies.

This is what I'm specifically looking for in the demo, to see if it ported over well. If not, then I'm just going to cancel my preorder.

Relevent threads on PS3 graphics and EA games HERE and HERE