NCAA Football 14 Demo is Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

[nazzman]

Quote: Originally Posted by jeremym480

... I was running a Flea Flicker against Alabama and their DT got so much of a push against my G that when the RB pitched the ball back it actually hit my G in the thigh causing a fumble. I hadn't seen that before.

Had one last night where my DE was able to push back an offensive lineman into the quarterback, who had pulled down his passing arm as the rush closed in. Sack. Not just a cluster-mess, but I was able to do it deliberately once I saw him back-peddling. That was just plain outstanding and new to me.

[Teddy_Long]

i haven't purchased a ncaa title since '09. this is the best demo i've played on this gen. i love the graphics and gameplay. the lag is the only thing that bothers me between playcalling.

my only question is how do u stop ohio st? i can't stop them. lol

[silver_bullet_nation]

Hey all.

Question here...

Every year I get NCAA and it gets to the point where I just don't lose in dynasty. I can never take a good team and have great games. I always have to take a very weak team, and I still win most always. This annoys me, because I can never be my Buckeyes. Anyhow, does anyone feel this game may be more difficult? I feel it can be... Although running the ball on heisman right now is easy... or that state up north's D sucks. That may be it. Hah.

[AuburnAlumni]

Quote: Originally Posted by silver_bullet_nation

Hey all. Question here... Every year I get NCAA and it gets to the point where I just don't lose in dynasty. I can never take a good team and have great games. I always have to take a very weak team, and I still win most always. This annoys me, because I can never be my Buckeyes. Anyhow, does anyone feel this game may be more difficult? I feel it can be... Although running the ball on heisman right now is easy... or that state up north's D sucks. That may be it. Hah.

I've played probably 25 demo games on AA/Heisman difficulty. I've won 10. It's definitely no easy win anymore.

[OSUBucks011]

Liked the demo, I've played about 15-20 games (All-American/Heisman) and really enjoyed the gameplay. No major bugs or glitches for me, and Braxton is so awesome to use!! I love the new option plays it really makes using a team like Oregon or OSU even more fun.
My only little dislikes would be that the game just looks a liiiiiitle cartoonish (even on my 360) and the sidelines/crowd are not realistic during the game. The improved game play surely outweighs this though, not a huge concern for me.


Will definitely be getting 14...some of my buddies I play OD with don't seem to be too interested in the game so I'm not sure if we will be playing our annual dynasty. Just joined on here today to hopefully find a solid OD for this years game. Can't wait for the full game to come out!!

[jzb0049]

My impression of the demo was pretty favorable. I definitely feel like this could end up being one of, if not the best NCAA of this generation.

Things I liked:
- The Inverted Veer Option: I absolutely love this. I think maybe because it's a more challenging read than the typical read/zone option, which when read correctly (which is not difficult at all) usually ends up in an easy 10+ yards.

- Shovel Option: C'mon it's the shovel option. I rarely end up being able to pitch inside though. The end just won't take.

- Brighter colors: This has been mentioned, but in previous games, it has felt really washed out. You can definitely tell the difference.

- Foot planting: Another thing I absolutely love. The players feel like they have more weight, and more than a few times I've been able to make some nifty moves between the tackles using just the left stick. I feel like the left stick is really all you need to make cuts. I haven't had much success using the right stick jukes, even one-on-one using De'Anthony Thomas.

Screens - They actually work this year.

Physics - Infinity 2.0 works just fine. You'll still have some wonky things happen a couple times a game, but for the most part it works.

Things that need improvement:
- Equipment/Overall details - I like little details and once again NCAA is lacking in them. Everyone knows how terrible the equipment choices are so I won't rehash, but other details are just as frustrating. Most of the jerseys, especially A&M's look like they're made out of canvas or mesh.

Kicking - I've always hated the kicking in NCAA & Madden. It is far too easy. The only time I ever miss a field goal is when it's too long, and I don't even have to be looking at the screen. This is more of a pet peeve, not something inherently wrong with the game.

Pocket Awareness - Just another pet peeve, but one problem I've always had in football games is avoiding sacks. When I pass I'm always looking down field and never see the sack coming. I've always wanted something where the controller vibrates more and more as the rush gets closer.

Lead passing - I thought I had heard this was reduced a bit, but the problem I have is it feels like the QB & WR have a psychic connection. The WR adjusts immediately as the ball leaves the QB's hand. A more realistic approach might be where there's a slight delay, depending on rating, in the WR adjusting.

Defending the Option/QB scrambles - Your CPU controlled team mates are still absolutely clueless when defending a scrambling QB. They just stand and stare as he scrambles until he get about 5 yards away from them and by then he's already picked up 15 yards.

Overall I really enjoyed the demo, the gameplay feels like a big improvement. And some of my negatives are more pet peeves than real issues with the games.

[silver_bullet_nation]

Hurris, I kinda agree with you. Obviously the game itself will look a bit different, so I am holding out on that until the final game.

[The JareBear]

I really love how much better pulling linemen are