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Despite Flaws, NCAA 09 a Great Experience

03:00 PM - July 19, 2008 by RaychelSnr

NCAA Football 09 has received a mixed reaction thus far in the OS Community, which is of no suprise. Check out what Chris Sanner had to say about the game in his article Despite Flaws, NCAA 09 a Great Experience.

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	"As it stands right now, NCAA Football 09 is a game which is extremely fun to play warranting a high review score. While there is just enough wrong with the gameplay out of the box to hold it back from receiving a 9 or higher, I would give it a score some where just below that mark if I were the one reviewing the game."

Game: NCAA Football 09Reader Score: 7/10 - Vote Now
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# 61 GoVols1985 @ 07/20/08 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Perfect Zero


	Well, if you could read, you would notice the part in my last few posts that say I PLAY FOOTBALL. But you're right, I should try out

Ok, so I don't read very well. That being said, the question still stands. Why play video games?

# 62 sportyguyfl31 @ 07/20/08 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GoVols1985


	Ok, so I don't read very well. That being said, the question still stands. Why play video games?

I think I can sum up what the guy is trying to say.

When we play a sports video game, we as football fans, expect to see a resasonable representation of what takes place on the field.

The definition of "reasonable" varies for everyone However, I think when most of us see thinks that fly in the face of what we know is "right" about football, we are going to want to know why.

# 63 Perfect Zero @ 07/20/08 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sportyguyfl31


	I think I can sum up what the guy is trying to say. When we play a sports video game, we as football fans, expect to see a resasonable representation of what takes place on the field. The definition of "reasonable" varies for everyone However, I think when most of us see thinks that fly in the face of what we know is "right" about football, we are going to want to know why.

Spot on. Listen, if we had a game that was totally realistic, there would be no fun in it. The game would move too slow for one, and people could only get a quarter of fun out of it. Yet, NCAA 09 shouldn't have the problems that it does with the "robo QB," the absent defense in the middle, and the high completion ratings.

Also, I play video games to have fun. But if I have games to where the score resembles a NBA game, there's no fun in that. It's not just that I want a more realistic game, it's just that this game should have some sort of defense.

# 64 GoVols1985 @ 07/20/08 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sportyguyfl31


	I think I can sum up what the guy is trying to say. When we play a sports video game, we as football fans, expect to see a resasonable representation of what takes place on the field. The definition of "reasonable" varies for everyone However, I think when most of us see thinks that fly in the face of what we know is "right" about football, we are going to want to know why.

I see what you're getting at, but I guess I cannot understand why people strive to perfectly recreate something from the real world in an obviously fantastic setting like a video game.

# 65 Perfect Zero @ 07/20/08 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GoVols1985


	I see what you're getting at, but I guess I cannot understand why people strive to perfectly recreate something from the real world in an obviously fantastic setting like a video game.

We strive for it because we pay for it. I'm not paying $60 for NCAA Blitz. Your argument makes little sense.

# 66 GoVols1985 @ 07/20/08 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Cebby


	That is just a horrible argument.

Yeah, I know. Somehow my points never come across like I want them to over the Internet.

# 67 Perfect Zero @ 07/20/08 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GoVols1985


	Yeah, I know. Somehow my points never come across like I want them to over the Internet.

Heh, I feel the same way some times.

# 68 GoVols1985 @ 07/20/08 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Perfect Zero


	We strive for it because we pay for it. I'm not paying $60 for NCAA Blitz. Your argument makes little sense.

But I pay for it too, the same $60 as you. What if I don't want alot of things changed about the game?

# 69 Perfect Zero @ 07/20/08 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GoVols1985


	But I pay for it too, the same $60 as you. What if I don't want alot of things changed about the game?

Then you keep paying $60 a year for roster updates and broken features.

# 70 GoVols1985 @ 07/20/08 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Perfect Zero


	Then you keep paying $60 a year for roster updates and broken features.

Lol, so that's it, we can't compromise?

# 71 Alliball @ 07/20/08 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Perfect Zero


	So you openly admit to lying? Over a video game? Get a life man.

To come right out and call people you've never met liars "puts" you in what category exactly? I can think of a couple off the top of my head, but I'll stay away from any warning I might receive.

# 72 bkrich83 @ 07/20/08 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Perfect Zero


	You know, I love football. I love watching it, playing it, being a part of it. Yet, since the end of 2k5, I've wanted to play it on the console. Playing video game football means a lot to me, but since I only have one choice, I let my voice ring. EA is the only ones making football games now, and they have to know that this game is absolutely terrible when it comes to defense. See, another beauty about this country is that you aren't the only one with an opinion. I have the right to tell you that you're wrong, and that this game does not play like football. I've played it for roughly five days, and that is enough to tell me that EA didn't care about the game, they just cared about the money in the end. Because of people like you, this trend will not stop. I love football, and that's why I'm here. I feel the need to tell EA that they don't have a good game on the market, and I'm here to tell others to rent before buying.

And now the agenda becomes clear. Sigh.

You have the right to tell me my opinion is wrong? How can an opinion or personal preference be wrong?

# 73 Perfect Zero @ 07/20/08 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bkrich83


	You have the right to tell me my opinion is wrong? How can an opinion or personal preference be wrong?

Hate to tell you this bub, but you told me that this is a free country. For the past few posts, you've told me I'm wrong. Now, I'm telling you that you're wrong. This isn't just you man, it's a double sided sword.

# 74 bkrich83 @ 07/20/08 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Perfect Zero


	If that's not what you want, then I'm here to tell you football ain't your sport.

Who are you to tell someone what sport is their sport and what sport isn't? I guarantee you, I've been around the sport a lot longer and a lot more than you would imagine, and I like the game. My brother is a defensive coordinator at the college level, he loves the game and is playing in an online dynasty with me as well, (as is his QB coach). So please save the "Football isn't your sport if you don't like it" argument. It's inaccurate.

Is it the perfect replication of the sport? Nope. But at this point in my life, that's not what I need. It plays a fun game of football, and I enjoy it. That's all there is to discuss for me.

I do agree with the poster who said it's enjoyable offline and not so much online. That's been my experience as well. Although I just don't play online to much anymore. Don't have the time, and finding a quality opponent is

# 75 carefreedvp @ 07/20/08 12:40 PM

I have to say that I am thoroughly enjoying this game- they nailed the offensive gameplay in terms of the quick passing- something that never worked on PS2 becuase it took too long to develop. WR screens don't get picked off and flares into the flats and quick hitters to the tight end work nicely. It's great knowing that you can get back in the game when you give up a score. I finished my first season in dynasty with UTEP (I wanted the 1-6 acheivement this year since NM State would be awesome with this offensive engine) and my d isn't great but they make some stops and get TO's- the no pass rush is frustrating, but with the quick releases it's a moot point anyway- like for teams that run the spread in real life. I'm impressed so far and pleasantly surprised.

# 76 bkrich83 @ 07/20/08 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Perfect Zero


	Hate to tell you this bub, but you told me that this is a free country. For the past few posts, you've told me I'm wrong. Now, I'm telling you that you're wrong. This isn't just you man, it's a double sided sword.

Where did I tell you, you were wrong?

I disputed your claim, of saying anyone who says that they get more than .5 sacks a game, kept the CPU below 65% was a liar. That's it.

# 77 GoVols1985 @ 07/20/08 12:43 PM

I think we all want differant things from our games, and that's fine. I'm not arguing to prove myself right, I'm trying to get a sense of how the other side thinks about things. It's a mentality I don't share, so it's tough for me to understand.

# 78 dkrause1971 @ 07/20/08 12:45 PM

Is it really that hard for you guys to think both sides are right?
That someone like my brother who doesn't mess with sliders or rosters think the game is awesome outside the kick returns.

Or someone like me who is lukewarm on the game because of things like the rosters, the returns, the QB AI, the sliders, the weather channel not working, etc.

It all depends what you want out of the game. Some people just want fun, others might want a sim experience, etc.

So can we stop the BS guys? Those bashing the game might be the same guys because some of those things never get changed. Those standing up for the game either gloss over or don't care about the same things.

# 79 bkrich83 @ 07/20/08 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GoVols1985


	I think we all want differant things from our games, and that's fine. I'm not arguing to prove myself right, I'm trying to get a sense of how the other side thinks about things. It's a mentality I don't share, so it's tough for me to understand.

Some people strive for their perception of realism. I used to be that way. At this point, I just want it to be fun. For me this game is fun, it's as simple as that. As I have gotten used to playing defense, and how the game engine works the game has gotten more fun for me.

Also there is some 2k5 agenda pushing going on here, but that's par for the course these days. It is what it is.

If you enjoy the game, great. If you don't, that's a bummer, and you certainly have a right to voice your opinion. But some people lose sight of things, and go overboard and start acting like their opinion is the final say.

# 80 GoVols1985 @ 07/20/08 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bkrich83


	Some people strive for their perception of realism. I used to be that way. At this point, I just want it to be fun. For me this game is fun, it's as simple as that. As I have gotten used to playing defense, and how the game engine works the game has gotten more fun for me. Also there is some 2k5 agenda pushing going on here, but that's par for the course these days. It is what it is. If you enjoy the game, great. If you don't, that's a bummer, and you certainly have a right to voice your opinion. But some people lose sight of things, and go overboard and start acting like their opinion is the final say.

Exactly. I get my dose of realism every fall when I go down to Neyland Stadium to watch the games. Now, I just want to enjoy myself, and I can do that with this game as it is.

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