OS Fact or Fiction: NCAA Football 14 Edition

[BK_NC]

Nice article. I to agree this is the best NCAA of this generation. Need more time with the recruiting though. I put a lot of time into the system last year and got to like it and now I have to basically relearn recruiting. If it doesn't turn out to be better, then its another EA bullet point for the sake having a new bullet point on the box and for marketing but I still need to put more time into it before indal judgement.

As far as other outlets go and their reviews, I've come to the conclusion that I don't really trust some of the bigger outlets anymore when it comes to sports games. I just don't "know" any of their reviewers anymore with so much of the press the past decade moving off to the dev & publishing side of the business. So I'm not sure I fully trust their reviews. For a sports game I want to read a review from someone passionate about sports games and sports in general. They don't have to have to be experts in every sport but at least be knowledgeable about them and have a history of playing sports games over the years. That is one reason I seek out Operations Sports and other communities and the reviews they do along with the journalists featured on sports gaming podcasts such as the Press Row Podcast panelists because I can get to "know" them and learn if I want to put my faith in their opinions regarding sports games.

[friscob]

First football game I've enjoyed in a few years. IE2 looks great and has vastly improved what we saw in M13. Think the coach tree was a great addition that added another layer of depth to dynasty. Option is a blast to run and the improved run blocking helps make it that way. I do agree w/ a previous poster that they need option ratings for QB's to limit its effectiveness.

Defensive AI needs a lot of work. QB accuracy and ability to read the field need to get toned down. Really don't like the new recruiting system. Never thought it was that tedious either. Wish they would have just improved the old one instead of completely revamping it.

Read IGN's review and started laughing. One of his complaints was the players not having names... we all know why this can't happen. He avoided talking about gameplay and basically just sounded like he was mad that it isn't next gen. Enjoyed some of the more cynical reviews that point out why EA is so hated.

[Gopher]

Didn't buy last years game for the first time since 01. I heard it was pathetic so I saved my money.

Fact, best game since 06 but not as good obviously. BRING BACK 06's SOUNDTRACK!

[tril]

I buy an new NCAA game every 2 years. I
This years game is good, but boring at the same time. That may be because IM not in college football mode yet..

Agree with everything that was said in the article.

[OmahaKnights]

Not to hijack the thread, but that picture where Arkansas State's beating Cal, Wisconsin, LSU, Bama, and Oklahoma State for a high-level recruit is basically what's killing dynasty for me at the moment.

This game could have been so solid, but they really need to go back to the drawing board with this new recruiting system. I just can't take a game seriously where Georgia State's loading up on three stars and Virginia Tech and Mississippi State are battling for a 48 OVR recruit.

[BigRick47]

Love the game but really hate the fact that every team, big or small, runs a hurry up offense from their first possession! How realistic is that? That is only done by certain teams like Oregon or in certain situations or late in e game, but not right off the bat. I can't ever scheme my defense because their is no time and when the CPU does throw up the play calling screen you only have 3-4 seconds and the computer will run a play while you still are looking for a play, but on the offense side, it takes human users forever to get your team to the line of scrimmage, call a play and then have the animation of your QB change the play taking 5-7 seconds off the clock. I wish they'd fix that en I'd be happier.

[BleedGreen710]

Quote: Originally Posted by BigRick47

Love the game but really hate the fact that every team, big or small, runs a hurry up offense from their first possession! How realistic is that? That is only done by certain teams like Oregon or in certain situations or late in e game, but not right off the bat.

That never happens on my game..

[tril]

Quote: Originally Posted by BigRick47

Love the game but really hate the fact that every team, big or small, runs a hurry up offense from their first possession! How realistic is that? That is only done by certain teams like Oregon or in certain situations or late in e game, but not right off the bat. I can't ever scheme my defense because their is no time and when the CPU does throw up the play calling screen you only have 3-4 seconds and the computer will run a play while you still are looking for a play, but on the offense side, it takes human users forever to get your team to the line of scrimmage, call a play and then have the animation of your QB change the play taking 5-7 seconds off the clock. I wish they'd fix that en I'd be happier.

this too, so far every team Ive played runs a hurry up offense.