NCAA Football 13 Demo Is Out, Post Your Impressions Here

[jonskinny12]

Quote: Originally Posted by Reed1417

has anyone had any of the game break reports from Andrews yet? i have not had one and she would always come after halftime. i hope those make a return, maybe they just are not in the demo.

I've only played 5 games, but I haven't either. I'm guessing she's just not in the demo.

[Warphine]

Quote: Originally Posted by Reed1417

has anyone had any of the game break reports from Andrews yet? i have not had one and she would always come after halftime. i hope those make a return, maybe they just are not in the demo.

The ESPN Game Track with Erin were removed from the demo but WILL make a return in the retail version of the game. Everybody receives a lot of Studio Updates in the demo but only because the games are using 3 minute quarters. Rest assured, you will have these updates spread out much more when you are playing on 5 min/ 10 min/ 15 min quarter games. Also, the ESPN Bottomline ticker won't be flashing score alerts every few seconds like they do on the demo. These will also be more spread out once you are playing on longer quarter times, so it won't be so distracting (some people have mentioned this as a worry for them).

[1GATOR FAN]

Quote: Originally Posted by JerseySuave4

nope but i get a studio update every 2 plays to let me know some team kicked a fg to go up 6-0 in the 1st quarter.

Ya the studio are nice to have but man there is a bunch and they repeat themselves all the time...

Last game I played they said "We have been watching this game all day" it was the first quarter lol. And then they went in to repeat that line about 4 more time for the same game

[Smove219]

Played one full game using Oregon vs USC

Pros: Player reactions while the ball is in the air look more authentic and believable.
New QB/WR timing system allows for more 'coverage' sacks as your corners jam the receivers at the line.
As a blitzing linebacker i was able to get to the QB on several plays and either knock him down or sack him w/o beeing sucked into a guard or RB blocking animation. Guards actually came back up field on screens andcleared some space for La'Michael James as opposed to all running down field at the same safety 15 yards out.

Cons: Still same tackling animations we've seen since '06. Commentators are God awful which has yet to be improved. The QB dodge stick is awkward, maybe with time will feel better. I understand its a demo build but just please do something with the areas around the field ie. fans, security, camera men, BENCH. Just something will do. Also, would like the option to turn my head as QB/ pre-snap. Cant see the receivers or defenders wide out left or right pre-snap.

Up in the Air: Studio updates got annoying real fast for me. I hope my attitude changes as I will be in my own dynasty but where it stands right now, i could do without. Give me actual highlights of my own game with big plays on both sides of the ball and huge hits. Thats something i wouldn't skip over.

With all this being said. I am pre-ordering it today.

[TheGuyBrian]

It really feels like ratings matter this year.

[franch1se]

feels good to see a WR run behind the MLB, tap the icon and it actually goes OVER his head for a catch!

[SageInfinite]

Quote: Originally Posted by Gotmadskillzson

Good question.......... On the 360 controller, when I tap the pass button, it doesn't go high, it just comes out extremely slow. And pushing up does exactly what you say, make them go up field.

If this is the way they decided to "fix" the passing game it just comes off half-assed to me. They basically just tied the receiver to the ball placement instead of letting receivers dynamically adjust to where you place the ball. The reciever should have the ai to decide if he can jump for the ball instead of adjusting his route all the time. I'm not feeling that at all. The ball placement should not alter a receivers route they way it does this year. I had a feeling this would be a problem. That is the one thing I liked about 12 is how you could throw the ball high or low. Guess It'll be back next year, smh.

[RnRexpress3423]

Quote: Originally Posted by franch1se

feels good to see a WR run behind the MLB, tap the icon and it actually goes OVER his head for a catch!

This has me the most excited about the game. Finally able to drop those dimes over a defenders head.