06:23 AM - May 21, 2010 by wickedbadman
The Backbreaker demo is now available on the Marketplace. Post your impressions here.
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Backbreaker News Post
06:23 AM - May 21, 2010 by wickedbadmanThe Backbreaker demo is now available on the Marketplace. Post your impressions here.
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Maybe when flow is enabled, there are more options specific to position, if not, then perhaps flow doesn't apply to individual players, and instead acts like an entire-team handicapping system. Win by a ton, continue to roll into your next game, get your teeth kicked in then you have to play even harder to get out of the rut.
# 585
Behindshadows @ 05/22/10 08:27 PM
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I made the CPU fumble 9 times in 2 quarters and I picked him off twice and ran back for TD's.
Graphics are amazing, crowds okay! I played in the rain and love it, but they didn't get dirty or muddy....weird.
Overall Defense took time but I love it, running game is cool...but Passing is terrible, that camera angle and the lack of throwing the ball is just hideous....
This just turned into a rental....I was backing the buy crap, but not anymore....I love it and I hate it....
Look, if Indy is throwing too many INT's then there's a problem. According to the dev teams demo guide, they have an awesome offense and are one of the top teams in the best league...
"The BBFL contains the best teams in Backbreaker. In all there are 32 BBFL teams, 4 of which are represented in the demo. All these teams should be able to hold their own against the UPFL teams relatively easily - when playing with them, bear the following in mind:
Indianapolis Spartans
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The Spartans are a tough team to beat. Taking them down requires containing their offense - easier said than done. Those trying to break through their O-line by Blitzing are often forced to rethink things pretty quickly. Getting through to sack Reed Wagoner at Quarterback is easier said than done.
Strengths:
Awesome offense. Even though McPherson is said to be somewhat slow at WR - the Spartans have enough options in their receiver corps to spread the ball around. Once a defense has been weakened, they often strike a killing blow with their star Tight End, Stone Lara.
Weaknesses:
It's hard to find any, which is why they are currently sitting pretty near the top of the BBFL. Their Defense isn't the best in the league, but it won't help most teams that come up against these guys. You need to bring your A-Game against the boys from Indiana.
They said it clearly - Indy should be able to wipe any team from the UPFL. If not then this should be considered a valid concern. This was from the demo guide written by the dev team! At no point did they say, "Oh by the way the AI might have issues due to an early build or memory restrictions." No, they said Indy kicks balls and should cream the lower teams.
The two UPFL teams are Charleston and Columbia, so I'm off to play these guys against the Spartans and will report back with several games of stats later.
"The BBFL contains the best teams in Backbreaker. In all there are 32 BBFL teams, 4 of which are represented in the demo. All these teams should be able to hold their own against the UPFL teams relatively easily - when playing with them, bear the following in mind:
Indianapolis Spartans
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The Spartans are a tough team to beat. Taking them down requires containing their offense - easier said than done. Those trying to break through their O-line by Blitzing are often forced to rethink things pretty quickly. Getting through to sack Reed Wagoner at Quarterback is easier said than done.
Strengths:
Awesome offense. Even though McPherson is said to be somewhat slow at WR - the Spartans have enough options in their receiver corps to spread the ball around. Once a defense has been weakened, they often strike a killing blow with their star Tight End, Stone Lara.
Weaknesses:
It's hard to find any, which is why they are currently sitting pretty near the top of the BBFL. Their Defense isn't the best in the league, but it won't help most teams that come up against these guys. You need to bring your A-Game against the boys from Indiana.
They said it clearly - Indy should be able to wipe any team from the UPFL. If not then this should be considered a valid concern. This was from the demo guide written by the dev team! At no point did they say, "Oh by the way the AI might have issues due to an early build or memory restrictions." No, they said Indy kicks balls and should cream the lower teams.
The two UPFL teams are Charleston and Columbia, so I'm off to play these guys against the Spartans and will report back with several games of stats later.
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# 588
mgoblue678 @ 05/22/10 08:33 PM
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Not to mention even if he isn't great his wr should still be tearing the db's on the poorer teams a new one and there should be open receivers.
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CreatineKasey @ 05/22/10 08:34 PM
The CPU is a little more rational on the "hard" setting.
Still, I see that hurry up and lack of fatigue as a possible online cheesefest waiting to happen. I was hoping a game like this with such realism could put to bed that type of play.
Get your audibles ready...
Any word on if they plan to restrict customized teams in terms of skill?
Still, I see that hurry up and lack of fatigue as a possible online cheesefest waiting to happen. I was hoping a game like this with such realism could put to bed that type of play.
Get your audibles ready...
Any word on if they plan to restrict customized teams in terms of skill?
# 590
NoDakHusker @ 05/22/10 08:38 PM
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I have to find where I heard that, though.
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Hey man, in APF you don't want to go against two gold WR's and a silver TE, even if Bernie Kosar is at QB.
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mgoblue678 @ 05/22/10 08:44 PM
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# 594
mgoblue678 @ 05/22/10 08:53 PM
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I still think the blitzes are too effective though, seems like a jailbreak into the backfield most times.
# 595
NoDakHusker @ 05/22/10 08:59 PM
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This game is a ton of fun and a breath of fresh air.
# 597
sparkyiii2k @ 05/22/10 09:11 PM
Great point the demo is just an introduction to the series not the final product we have no idea how the other tier teams will play.
# 598
TheWatcher @ 05/22/10 09:15 PM
Is anyone else getting a lot of fumbles? I cause like 3 per game on average. That's a pretty high number, and I've gotten that on each difficulty setting, in rain and in clear weather. Very odd, but at the same time, trying to track down a fumble is a lot of fun in this game.
# 599
mgoblue678 @ 05/22/10 09:25 PM
Ok, so I played a game against Indy using the Cougars who have have 29 rated defense on hard. I punted the ball anytime I got in order to maximize their possessions on offense. They had 5 possessions total and managed only 64 yards and one field goal. Good news is their qb looked decent, didn't throw a pick. I only called a 2 blitzes, one worked the other didn't.
A 73 rated offense should manage more than 64 yards on 5 possessions against a 29 rated defense. I also sacked their qb 3 times.
Unfortunately another issue cropped up in this game that I have been noticing and that is cpu clock management. They were at my 26 with about 27 seconds left in the half and decided to kick a field goal. They had no timeouts but still they are kicking a field goal with 27 seconds left in the half.
I then punt the ball back to them after the field goal and kickoff. They have about 15 seconds left and are at midfield. Instead of throwing it to get into field goal position they run the ball on first down to about the 45. Then they spike the ball with about 8 seconds left, throw an incomplete pass. With 2 seconds left instead of throwing ball into the end zone from my 45 they run the ball instead.
I think people should do what I did and play Indy using the two worst defenses on hard. Punt them the ball back when they get the ball and see what they do on offense. That seems like a good test to me.
A 73 rated offense should manage more than 64 yards on 5 possessions against a 29 rated defense. I also sacked their qb 3 times.
Unfortunately another issue cropped up in this game that I have been noticing and that is cpu clock management. They were at my 26 with about 27 seconds left in the half and decided to kick a field goal. They had no timeouts but still they are kicking a field goal with 27 seconds left in the half.
I then punt the ball back to them after the field goal and kickoff. They have about 15 seconds left and are at midfield. Instead of throwing it to get into field goal position they run the ball on first down to about the 45. Then they spike the ball with about 8 seconds left, throw an incomplete pass. With 2 seconds left instead of throwing ball into the end zone from my 45 they run the ball instead.
I think people should do what I did and play Indy using the two worst defenses on hard. Punt them the ball back when they get the ball and see what they do on offense. That seems like a good test to me.
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mgoblue678 @ 05/22/10 09:29 PM
Didn't the info they gave us on the teams a say Greathouse, the qb of the Cougars was actually the best qb in the demo and perennial all star selection?
Has anybody compared his 4 ratings to the other qb's? If they are lower, that has to mean their are other attributes we can't see.
Has anybody compared his 4 ratings to the other qb's? If they are lower, that has to mean their are other attributes we can't see.
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