News Post

NCAA Football 09 Demo Available: Discuss Here

09:03 PM - June 18, 2008 by Psyblast

The NCAA Football 09 demo is available. Let us know what you think.

NCAA Football 09 screenshot gallery - Click to view

Game: NCAA Football 09Reader Score: 7/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS2 / PS3 / PSP / Wii / Xbox 360Votes for game: 95 - View All

NCAA Football 09 Videos

Member Comments

# 661 ForeseenBurrito @ 06/20/08 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingkid1313


	Actually the CPU was in the Red Zone because I was trying different defenses packages just to test things out, just to see how things would work.Then when I finally wanted to stop them just threw a Cover 2 and it's a wrap...Also I took all those INT's back to the house, so of course they going to have to ball and more chances to score. I hardly ever play the CPU anyways when the retail verson comes out, but those turnovers and QB's scrambling easy wont be fixed with AA or Heisman as Russell mentioned, expecially when playing online or with another human who knows about these issues. OSU will become everyone favorite online team with Pryor (87 speed) being the next Mike Vick. It's going to be a cheese fest..

Turnovers and QB scrambling has always been difficult to fix in the previous games, and, unfortunately, cheesers will find a way to exploit the game in some what shape or form, they'll always be there. As far as online goes, I don't think those turnovers will be as much of a problem since most human players wouldn't blatantly throw a ball into coverage all of the time. QB scrambling is just something everyone's going to have to deal with. There will be ways to stop it though, and once people get the chance to play other humans online, there will be known plays to stop over aggressive scrambling.

# 662 ODogg @ 06/20/08 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Memberz_09


	Hey ODogg do you mean the Keith Jackson from Arkansas? Or another person? Oh yea and playing with Pryor is easier than using Boeckman. Pryor is just smoother.

I meant this Keith Jackson

# 663 FlyingFinn @ 06/20/08 11:08 AM

Throwing on the run with is still too accurate as well. While sprinting right (i was past the right hash mark) I threw a 40 yd strike to a man who was left of the left hash mark.

# 664 thegoons21 @ 06/20/08 11:13 AM

CPU had 4 possesions - 1 fumble (which they recovered), 3 picks(one for 6).

I know this is varsity but it's eeerily similar to a typical game last year.

EA - stop the turnover madness!

# 665 ODogg @ 06/20/08 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radioactiveman


	I can just tell. The gameplay doesn't grab me at all...doesn't matter what level it's on. I popped in last years PS2 version right after playing the demo and it was like a breath of fresh air. In the "next gen" versions doesnt doesn't feel like you have total control of your men or the annimations are too scripted, like I said I can't put my finger on it...something just doesn't feel right and it's been the same on all "next gen" systems. It's almost like I'm just watching a game rather than playing it....

Dude you may not want to hear this but you are just used to the PS2 version and you're going to have to either be happy playing on that until it's dead or suck it up and switch to next-gen and just play it until you get used to that like you are the past-gen. I know being comfortable with something is very difficult to switch, I had the same issue with going from PS2 to 360 but it won't take as long as you think. You're going to have to ditch that PS2 sometime.

# 666 mdgoalie37 @ 06/20/08 11:22 AM

I had a neat thing happen last night - I'm playing as OSU, running a pass play and I see a broken coverage. One of my receivers is about 30 yards down the field wide open, just standing there for an easy TD. I see him and I guess I basically lobbed the ball - and I threw it about 10 yards over his head. The Horseshoe proceeds to go silent. I mean completely silent.

# 667 Brandwin @ 06/20/08 11:23 AM

I haven't seen a turnover issues yet.

Computer has yet to throw deep on me though.

# 668 mjussawalla @ 06/20/08 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russell05


	Actually it is I don't know if I will ever be able to say that again, but this demo can't even be in the same room with the retail version of the game. Now don't get me wrong the finished version still has its share of issues (pass rush, kick offs, excessive drop backs, etc...) But its a very good game this demo is trash to me. In the demo the option is broken, the juke animations are stiff/laggy, the speed is off, the kick off %%$^%%$ is still in there, the yellow zones don't work (thats why the middle of the field is wide open all the time) etc...... You should be able to score 50 in the demo without even trying. I will stop there now don't take this as a stamp of approval on the finished game everyone should still play it for themselves, but I wouldn't put a ton of weight in the demo if you don't like it. Anti might not like the retail version either and its his decision to make just like yours. However I would give this demo a 3 and the game I played at community day a solid 8.5 based on gameplay alone. When we get that patch I think the game will be a 9. I'm just saying for those of you who don't dig the demo there is hope.

That is true. After playing the 08 demo I thought it was a terrible game. But I still play the retail game now.

I will give the demo another chance tonight. Like I said earlier, the thing I don't like are the dusk games. Too much orange.

# 669 pastapadre @ 06/20/08 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russell05


	Actually it is I don't know if I will ever be able to say that again, but this demo can't even be in the same room with the retail version of the game. Now don't get me wrong the finished version still has its share of issues (pass rush, kick offs, excessive drop backs, etc...) But its a very good game this demo is trash to me. In the demo the option is broken, the juke animations are stiff/laggy, the speed is off, the kick off %%$^%%$ is still in there, the yellow zones don't work (thats why the middle of the field is wide open all the time) etc...... You should be able to score 50 in the demo without even trying. I will stop there now don't take this as a stamp of approval on the finished game everyone should still play it for themselves, but I wouldn't put a ton of weight in the demo if you don't like it. Anti might not like the retail version either and its his decision to make just like yours. However I would give this demo a 3 and the game I played at community day a solid 8.5 based on gameplay alone. When we get that patch I think the game will be a 9. I'm just saying for those of you who don't dig the demo there is hope.

I don't feel like I can completely agree with this. Yes there are some things that we saw were "fixed" however the general feel of the game is very similar. So I personally wouldn't say that if you dislike the demo you'll feel any differently about the final version, unless the reasoning behind that is those specific issues that had been addressed or due to the difficulty level.

# 670 Skyboxer @ 06/20/08 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DookieMowf


	Two of the concerns I had with the game were made into bigger issues then they are. The pass rush is not that bad and it's about on par with the past games. Granted we are playing varisty, but I got decent pressure with my front 4 and the computer go decent pressure on me. Now when I take over at Baylor and I play Texas and I can't come close to the QB without bringing a blitz, it might change my mind. The other issues was the quick snapping by the computer QB. Really, it's enough time. I wish I had a couple of more seconds, but I think that was way overblown as well.

Well russell said that despite what we see in the demo the build they played, which is after the demo build, does have a pass rush issue. So either there isn't an issue or EA fixed something after the demo build that killed the pass rush. Will know soon enough.
Either way I love what I see so far and all the doom and gloom people that show up every year at this time aren't swaying me one bit.

# 671 Blazelore @ 06/20/08 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyboxer


	Well russell said that despite what we see in the demo the build they played, which is after the demo build, does have a pass rush issue. So either there isn't an issue or EA fixed something after the demo build that killed the pass rush. Will know soon enough. Either way I love what I see so far and all the doom and gloom people that show up every year at this time aren't swaying me one bit.

I'm still concerned about the speed of the game. Its no where near as fast as Madden or as fast as it was in the videos.

# 672 ODogg @ 06/20/08 11:44 AM

For those complaining about Pryor being #2 QB for the Bucks in the demo and in the game, looks like it may be actually true, perhaps EA knows something we don't?

It appears Ohio State could head into the 2008 season with no experience at backup quarterback.

Several sources close to the team said that Antonio Henton is expected to transfer to Georgia Southern. Coach Jim Tressel refused to confirm the move, saying only that Henton "is a good kid." As of last night, sources said Henton had not told team officials he was leaving.

Click here for full story.

# 673 VidGaminMachine476 @ 06/20/08 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DookieMowf


	I haven't seen a turnover issues yet. Computer has yet to throw deep on me though.

Same, I haven't had any turnover issues. Seriously. I might just really suck at this game.

IF you give the computer all day, they will throw deep in the waning moments. However, most of the time, yeah, they'll checkd own.

# 674 Skyboxer @ 06/20/08 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blazelore


	I'm still concerned about the speed of the game. Its no where near as fast as Madden or as fast as it was in the videos.

I hope it doesn't get as fast as Madden, but that's just me. I thought the speed was "ok" but do feel it needs bumped up a little but not where Madden is.

# 675 crques @ 06/20/08 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ODogg


	Dude you may not want to hear this but you are just used to the PS2 version and you're going to have to either be happy playing on that until it's dead or suck it up and switch to next-gen and just play it until you get used to that like you are the past-gen. I know being comfortable with something is very difficult to switch, I had the same issue with going from PS2 to 360 but it won't take as long as you think. You're going to have to ditch that PS2 sometime.

I sort of disagree with your thoughts. I'm very used to PS3 as I have been playing College Hoops and MLB both on there for quite some time now. I would much rather play those 2 games on the PS3, but I prefer NCAA Football on the PS2. The PS3 version just has something missing that keeps it from being fun for me. It's not a matter of getting used to the system and controls, it's a matter of the game lacking something for me.

# 676 Pared @ 06/20/08 11:50 AM

Fantastic demo!

Much, MUCH better than last year!

# 677 Blazelore @ 06/20/08 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slickzeus


	maybe thats because it is not the final game....they could have tweaked it. I dont know and you gotta remember it seems like everyone is fast in this demo so maybe thats why it seems like its playing slow, i mean i was a defensive end and i caught pryor from behind out of the pocket. That just shouldnt happen, even though i think pryor will be a bust haha

You may be right...I noticed that with my linebackers. Before presnap I was running fast as a CB debating what side to line up on. I was like wow these LBs are fast. LOL

# 678 ODogg @ 06/20/08 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blazelore


	I'm still concerned about the speed of the game. Its no where near as fast as Madden or as fast as it was in the videos.

LOL, i've now seen people saying the speed is too fast and you're saying it's too slow? Or am I misunderstanding here?

# 679 adembroski @ 06/20/08 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OMT


	My main areas are commentary, uniforms, and stadiums. I'm planning on starting threads on all 3 when the game is released. Since I am now allowed to work with you guys (finally!) I am going to be leaning on ya to help me fix up these areas. The commentary thread will be getting rid of the stuff that happens way too much and replacing it with much less memorable lines. I find myself talking with the commentary because I know the line by heart WAY too much. This is one of my area's of concern. One thing that I am disappointed at.. is the play by play. We made huge changes in how this is triggered and nobody has noticed. All I have seen reaction to is how the post-play is the same. On 08, it was "Takes the snap... looking for a man... fires it... pulls it in... tackled!" That isn't realistic and you won't hear that on 09. Oh well.

I haven't been able to listen to the commentary. I played the demo twice, but both time with the baby sleeping, had to have the volume too low to hear the commentary over the crowd noise.

I'll make it a point to take a listen tonight when I get off work.

# 680 Blazelore @ 06/20/08 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ODogg


	LOL, i've now seen people saying the speed is too fast and you're saying it's too slow? Or am I misunderstanding here?

I don't think its fast enough. I wish it had an agressiveness to it like Madden does. That's just my opinion. Why do you think its fine?

« Previous 1 2…31 32 333435 36 37…69 70 Next »

More Links

NCAA Football 09 Demo Available: Discuss Here