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

03:03 PM - June 18, 2013 by Steve_OS

The NCAA Football 14 demo is available now for both 360 and PS3. If you are a 360 user with a Gold account, you can queue it up right here.

Below is the list of games available. You can play a full game with 3 minute quarters.

Alabama vs. Virginia Tech
Oregon vs. Texas A&M
Ohio State vs. Michigan

The Skills Trainer is included in the demo, as well as all of the camera views, including the coordinator cam. You can also adjust difficulty and all sliders in the demo.

If you are having issues finding the demo, click here for some helpful tips.

Game: NCAA Football 14Reader Score: 8/10 - Vote Now
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# 741 HozAndMoose @ 06/20/13 01:43 PM

Bama is the NCAA version of San Fran. Every hit they try to kill you. Really loving the Wide camera. Didnt care to much for the coordinator.

# 742 HozAndMoose @ 06/20/13 01:50 PM

CPU can complete every pass to the outside. Its like they made sure the psychic D was gone by making sure the defender didnt follow a receiver after a cut for a full 2 seconds. Or maybe its just Bama being OP.

# 743 HozAndMoose @ 06/20/13 01:56 PM

Okay Bama is just to OP. The TE just put down 4 jukes in 2 seconds to get past 3 guys.

# 744 BenGerman @ 06/20/13 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Armor & Sword


	Take this with a grain of salt. I am one of 6 people around here who still loves and plays NCAA 13. Pros: IE 2.0 is far better than the mess that was M13 I really like the WR matchup numbers a very nice touch Option and running game are excellent Colors are very rich and pop off the screen (but there is a con on this) Lot's of cool new animations I like the speed of the game as it feels slowed down Players have a weighty feel this year Coordinator Cam is very cool on offense Zoom Cam is nice to have as well. Cons It is basically the same game....it really is. Just added some physics which help The colors are too rich and make the game look cartoony to my eyes. I do not like the new intros at all. I love NCAA 13's pre-game rituals and Rece Davis doing some pre-game talking. Then again I do not know if this was taken out as this is a play now demo and not a dynasty demo like 13 was. Overall the game has some new wrinkles...it is nothing groundbreaking and not a game I need to purchase anytime soon. It is a wait and see how the AI really is for retail and after the slider makers here cut their teeth on this game for a few months. Now I am intrigued with the new recruiting, and coaching skill tree. But again I am one who is still playing and loving NCAA 13. So I don't feel like I have to have a new college football game. If it turns out the game's AI and option game are truly far better( and the option game is better i can already see that)....I will get in when the price drop happens for Black Friday. Is the demo good? Absolutely. Feels like 13 with a better running game, brighter colors, some new camera options and it does feel more organic. All positive developments. But not to the point of OMG I gotta have this game.

Usually we see eye to eye, but I just couldn't disagree more with a lot of this. I LOVE the colors, and am so glad they changed it from the washed out look of '13. It got to the point where I was having a hard time playing that game because of how terrible the field looked. It didn't look like grass, it looked like a grey wash-board that had players skating across it without any kind of foot-planting or weight - something I also believe to be fixed in '14.

Not to mention, the CPU CAN run the option, something that they couldn't do in '13. For me, the option is an integral part of college football and I can't see myself going back to '13, ever. The AI still isn't perfect, but I've seen plays where the CPU runner will bounce outside/cut inside and avoid runners in a way they haven't done since '06. Zone defense finally works, and the pass rush actually resembles something real. There are pushes at the line, and I've actually seen sacks just from pushing an O-Lineman so far back. Not to mention, the blocking logic is so improved in the open field it's scary to think what it was like before.

Anyway, I don't mean to disregard your opinion. Of course, if you enjoy '13 there's no reason to jump for a purchase. I just think this is a significant step forward for the series, and the first time I've enjoyed a game of NCAA in almost seven years. In fact, I've played at least ten games of the demo, and am increasingly excited by it every time I play.

# 745 HozAndMoose @ 06/20/13 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JerseySuave4


	i started a whole thread on them. The play selection screen not coming up and allowing me to continue a game... that's not a big deal or anything. Perfectly acceptable.

All i have seen you do is complain. Maybe i havent seen you say anything good yet and you have. But seriously these game breaking glitches will be fixed at lunch.

# 746 BadAssHskr @ 06/20/13 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Armor & Sword


	The colors are too rich and make the game look cartoony to my eyes.

I've been waiting for someone (else) to say it.

I didn't come right out with cartoony, but i haven't fully bought into them. like i've said for the 3rd time now, just my adjustment period.

# 747 VTPack919 @ 06/20/13 02:14 PM

The colors are washed out, people complain.

Colors too vibrant, people complain.

I think they look great right now, didn't care for them before.

# 748 BenGerman @ 06/20/13 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by VTPack919


	The colors are washed out, people complain. Colors too vibrant, people complain. I think they look great right now, didn't care for them before.

I do think there is a happy medium somewhere in there, but I'll take these colors seven days out of the week. The game looks great, IMO.

# 749 Gosens6 @ 06/20/13 02:33 PM

I don't know, I just think with the much improved physics, the real feeling of weight and momentum on players, the fact that you can really tell the difference between a power back and a speed back, the option actually works now on the human and AI side of the ball, and, there are no more psychic defenders makes this game an automatic upgrade from 13.

The foot planting is much improved, along with many other little nuances i'm noticing.

I just wish EA could get presentation right. It really takes away from the overall quality of the game when the commentary, crowd sound and overall emotion of college football is just so blatantly absent. That's really my only complaint right now.

Overall, this game is highly improved over 13 and i'm actually having fun playing it. I can't believe i'm even saying that because I haven't had fun playing any NCAA football on this gen. I might just have to hang up my 06 PS2 version this year.

# 750 noplace @ 06/20/13 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by VTPack919


	The colors are washed out, people complain. Colors too vibrant, people complain. I think they look great right now, didn't care for them before.

You have a point but EA needs to realize not everything in the game needs to be light bright.. Unis are ok but the crowd and some of the field textures are too bright.. Its their job to capture this not ours... Thought the colors contrast in 08 was almost perfect

# 751 Strategizer @ 06/20/13 02:56 PM

Very frustrated to see the safety glitch in the demo. I hadn't seen it for sure until I just threw a last second TD pass against Bama where the only receiver going deep blew by the safety who looked like he was doing the Super Bowl Shuffle.

# 752 Swamp Swagger @ 06/20/13 03:02 PM

Will stamina play more of a factor in the full game because as right now you only notice it on long plays.

It's awesome though that's why I hope it is even better in the full game

# 753 Armor and Sword @ 06/20/13 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by VTPack919


	The colors are washed out, people complain. Colors too vibrant, people complain. I think they look great right now, didn't care for them before.

I never complained about the colors from 11-13. I know it faded in 12 and 13. And the colors are rich in 14. It may be an adjustment since I played the heck out of 12 and 13.

I like the demo. I will probably end up getting the game...just not on release week.

I see a lot of positives the more I play.

It is feeling different for sure. But it is not blowing me away right now. I think playing with my team and doing a dynasty will change that.

The biggest positive is the option. The cpu can run the option and the AI seems improved which is huge for me.

# 754 BenGerman @ 06/20/13 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Armor & Sword


	I never complained aboyt the colors from 11-13. I know it faded in 12 and 13. And the colors are rich in 14. It may be an adjustment since I played the heck out of 12 and 13. I like the demo. I will probably end up getting the game...just not on release. I see a lot of positives.

As someone who still plays '13, is the weight of the players more noticeable for you in the demo?

# 755 Ban_Irl @ 06/20/13 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Armor & Sword


	I never complained about the colors from 11-13. I know it faded in 12 and 13. And the colors are rich in 14. It may be an adjustment since I played the heck out of 12 and 13. I like the demo. I will probably end up getting the game...just not on release week. I see a lot of positives the more I play. It is feeling different for sure. But it is not blowing me away right now. I think playing with my team and doing a dynasty will change that. The biggest positive is the option. The cpu can run the option and the AI seems improved which is huge for me.

Doesn't your TV have adjustments to dull the vibrance of colors?

# 756 bluengold34_OS @ 06/20/13 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GetReal


	Now you people are seeing little mistakes huh? I got bashed in another thread when I said stop praising the game when you've only played for 15 minutes. Game looks enjoyable enough and will keep my preorder.

No one should ever get bashed for simply not liking a game, you're opinion is as valid as anyone's. I love the demo and am having a blast, but have no issue with people who do not like it.

If you love or hate it, just state your thoughts in a constructive and mature manner - This isn't IGN and people need to act accordingly.

# 757 AlreadyKnoJ @ 06/20/13 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JerseySuave4


	i started a whole thread on them. The play selection screen not coming up and allowing me to continue a game... that's not a big deal or anything. Perfectly acceptable.

O ok I see. I havent had that problem on xbox, it gives you a good 7 seconds to make your defensive call, and the cpu qb usually checks down all of his skill players before he snaps the ball.

Thanks

# 758 BrettA83 @ 06/20/13 03:46 PM

The demo is great but I have just one problem. The sights and sounds are really nice but for some reason when a tackle is being made, the sound of the hit is inconsistent. Sometimes there's a sound, sometimes there's a little sound, even though it looked like a bone jarring hit, sometimes there is just silence.

You'd think with the ability to hear the player chatter so clearly, the hits would be loud as hell. I tried putting on field sound all the way up and it didn't make much of a difference.

I know this is pretty minor but I do feel like hearing the crack of pads to pads and helmets to pads is part of the great experience of a linebacker laying a receiver out thats catching a ball across the middle. Sure, the tackle looks hard but I want to hear how hard it was too.

# 759 Tyrant8RDFL @ 06/20/13 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by VTPack919


	The colors are washed out, people complain. Colors too vibrant, people complain. I think they look great right now, didn't care for them before.

You know what the world looks more vibrant on my HDTV then it really does when I walk out the door lol

# 760 UMhester04 @ 06/20/13 04:04 PM

Can someone play a game and run nothing but slant routes and report back with their completion %?

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