06:25 PM - January 3, 2012 by Fiddy
NFL Blitz is available now, as a digital download on PSN (PS3) and will be available tomorrow morning on the Marketplace (360) for $14.99.
Please post your impressions here.
NFL Blitz News Post
06:25 PM - January 3, 2012 by FiddyNFL Blitz is available now, as a digital download on PSN (PS3) and will be available tomorrow morning on the Marketplace (360) for $14.99.
Please post your impressions here.
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# 21
rockman2k2 @ 01/04/12 12:01 AM
Looks a lot like Blitz to me even if it does look a tad slower. Very excited to download this tomorrow on XBLA. Just can't wait to get started playing this online.
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DirtyJerz32 @ 01/04/12 12:18 AM
Jets:
Offline kick returner: #10 Santonio Holmes
Online kick returner: #16 Brad Smith
SERIOUSLY SMH!
Offline kick returner: #10 Santonio Holmes
Online kick returner: #16 Brad Smith
SERIOUSLY SMH!
how could I have forgotten about this game, I spent the last lil bit of my play money on a 20 pack of Duracell batteries. now gotta wait a lil, dammit
Now someone correct me if I'm wrong but there appears to be a way to create your own team, with logos, etc. I've unlocked some logos but can't figure out how to implement them with a team. I've dove into the Elite Team thing but can't seem to find where you can customize your team other than the players.
I'm specifically talking about placing the logos on the sides of the helmets and possibly changing colors of uniforms. If this can't be done then I'm not sure what the logos are doing in the game.
Anyone know?
I'm specifically talking about placing the logos on the sides of the helmets and possibly changing colors of uniforms. If this can't be done then I'm not sure what the logos are doing in the game.
Anyone know?
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poisedjase @ 01/04/12 07:06 AM
i havent bought it yet pro will soon
question who bought the game
is there really no running plays ?
is there really no more then 1 page on defensive plays
and only 2 pages on offensive ?
can you play defensive linemen in the full game
why have a rb if there no running plays
i was hoping this be like blitz pro that was my favorite blitz game since it was 11-11 instead 7-7 which was like the very first blitz
like i only played few mins havent played all the teams yet that u can
but overall what i play was fun just disappointed if the things above u cant do if anyone can answer these question i be greatful
question who bought the game
is there really no running plays ?
is there really no more then 1 page on defensive plays
and only 2 pages on offensive ?
can you play defensive linemen in the full game
why have a rb if there no running plays
i was hoping this be like blitz pro that was my favorite blitz game since it was 11-11 instead 7-7 which was like the very first blitz
like i only played few mins havent played all the teams yet that u can
but overall what i play was fun just disappointed if the things above u cant do if anyone can answer these question i be greatful
I have a question, are 2 minutes quarters all you can play? I realize this is not meant to be a football sim but I'd like longer quarters if possible.
how in the hell do you run the ball? I cant find any running plays but playing against the computer they have handed the ball off several times - what am I missing here?
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DirtyJerz32 @ 01/04/12 09:42 AM
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DickDalewood @ 01/04/12 11:33 AM
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DirtyJerz32 @ 01/04/12 11:45 AM
I've played a couple of games and even though there are some things I'd change, I'm having fun and that's all that counts.
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# 33
JeffMorris @ 01/04/12 12:37 PM
First Impressions:
It's NFL Blitz. The graphics are solid and what you would expect from an Xbox Arcade Game. I have minor frustrations with it - I want customizable controls, I wish each receiver had a different button assigned to him, I want onside kicks to have to travel 10 yards, I don't like that there's no way to select jerseys so we are already hearing of white-on-white jersey games and I've played color-on-color games - but it's NFL Blitz and the point is that it's all for fun. I expect more because it's the NFL and because it's EA Sports, but I also know the mantra of "you get what you pay for". There's fun to be had, and the 12-year-old me playing this at the arcade would have loved to be able to fire up an online game of NFL Blitz (nevermind in a then-unknown-to-me HD on a widescreen TV) at home against anyone anytime.
Initial Requests:
1. Updated rosters.
2. Left-handed quarterbacks.
3. Jersey selections.
4. More play selections (currently only 1 defensive page and 2 offensive pages).
5. Weather (rain, snow, wind).
6. After-the-play tackles.
7. Unlockable alternate and throwback jerseys.
8. Selectable and more (even unlockable) touchdown celebrations.
It's NFL Blitz. The graphics are solid and what you would expect from an Xbox Arcade Game. I have minor frustrations with it - I want customizable controls, I wish each receiver had a different button assigned to him, I want onside kicks to have to travel 10 yards, I don't like that there's no way to select jerseys so we are already hearing of white-on-white jersey games and I've played color-on-color games - but it's NFL Blitz and the point is that it's all for fun. I expect more because it's the NFL and because it's EA Sports, but I also know the mantra of "you get what you pay for". There's fun to be had, and the 12-year-old me playing this at the arcade would have loved to be able to fire up an online game of NFL Blitz (nevermind in a then-unknown-to-me HD on a widescreen TV) at home against anyone anytime.
Initial Requests:
1. Updated rosters.
2. Left-handed quarterbacks.
3. Jersey selections.
4. More play selections (currently only 1 defensive page and 2 offensive pages).
5. Weather (rain, snow, wind).
6. After-the-play tackles.
7. Unlockable alternate and throwback jerseys.
8. Selectable and more (even unlockable) touchdown celebrations.
# 34
DirtyJerz32 @ 01/04/12 01:33 PM
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It sounds like people have already stamped their impressions, but I'll throw down some just for the hell of it. It'll be more of a rambling effort, but there are still impressions embedded in there. 
The premise is simple: if you owned the original NFL Blitz, you'll grow toward this one pretty easily. Though, not everything was transposed over exactly. The speed of the game itself is significantly slower than that of its predecessors, though this might not be a bad thing for some. The players are less gigantic, as in they don't crowd up the field as much as the original Blitz. The sound effects and player voices/grunts aren't as over-the-top either. Also, there is a lot less mid-air ball juggling. It's been pretty straightforward for the most part, otherwise. I just have to get used to the controls. I still don't know how to leap while on defense, or onside kick.
Speaking of kicking, it is pretty tough in this game! I don't know if it's my kicker ratings or the distance of the kick itself that makes it tough to hit the green, but the target arrow shoots across the screen very quickly so that it's extremely hard to hit. I'll get the hang of it, but it's nice to know that it's not automatic.
The playbooks are shallow, but this is expected. Offense has two pages, defense has one. I'm trying to stick to the classic way of highlighted receivers as opposed to the face button option, not only for nostalgic purposes but also because I believe you must do that for Blitz Battles online.
Oh, and concerning online and playbooks, I ran into two playbook glitches. One time I had turned the ball over on fourth down against my opponent, and when the play-calling screen popped up again, it still showed my defensive plays. I really didn't know what to do, so I just chose "Safe Cover." It ended up choosing an offensive play randomly, and I just called an audible. Don't really know what happened there, but as long as I didn't remain on defense, that's pretty good. The second time was on the kick-off right after the half, my play-calling screen had nothing on it. It just showed my red flashing "select play" frame in the top left corner of my playbook with an X beside it, but no plays to select. I tried to move it, flip pages, press X, etc... nothing. The play select clock ran out, and again, it just chose a play for me.
As far as online in general, those two glitches aside, there were still a couple of more problems. For one, it was very choppy. NBA JAM: On Fire Edition has a bigger issue with delayed input response, but this one chopped up almost every second. This was extremely bad for field goal kicking, but I got used to it, otherwise. Even still, I'd prefer a smoother experience myself. Also, you can see the opposing player's selected player, turbo meter, and which receiver he is highlighted on while on offense. I found this a bit too expository for my liking, but I think the online play will be the bread and butter of this game, so it's best that you play that now while people are still logging onto it. The one thing I love about it over NBA JAM: On Fire Edition's online play is that, if a user drops on you (which somebody did), your win percentage and streak aren't negatively affected. I got credited with the win, as I deserved, and all was good from there.
I've only played three games so far (two exhibition and one online), and as people have spoken about, you can't select the jersey (only has home team jerseys, including the Dallas white top), and all quarterbacks are right handed. The former issue might just be something you can purchase/unlock, I'm not sure. The second one is a bit of a head-scratcher, but thankfully this isn't a game that takes pride in its authenticity.
I do wish that this game included late hits. There is something that is sorely missing in the comedic/entertainment department of this game, and I think this would help enrich the experience. I'm sure the NFLPA perhaps encouraged that EA didn't implement it (maybe it's a cheat code?), but nevertheless, it was always something in any NFL Blitz game, and it is conspicuously absent here. Another thing that is less entertaining is the commentary. Aside from the personal gripe that the commentary audio is coming more through my surround speakers than my center, Tim Kitzrow just doesn't have that many lines, and the excitement level compared to that of NBA JAM is very lackluster. I've heard some good lines that really made me crack up, but nothing hard and heavy as you could expect from any game that Kitzrow is featured in.
So, there you have it. I think this would be a very worthy $10 title, and at $15 you can certainly get your money's worth, but you better aim for all of the unlockables if you really want to squeeze its money out of it. I thought that NBA JAM: On Fire edition is a much more valuable game, but it's also a sequel to the remake from the previous year, so maybe Blitz just needs a "sequel" to be on par with JAM, in which case I'm not sure that I would buy since I already have this one. In all, I'm glad that they remade it, and if it doesn't end up holding up in the end, I still have the original PSX game to fall back on.
The premise is simple: if you owned the original NFL Blitz, you'll grow toward this one pretty easily. Though, not everything was transposed over exactly. The speed of the game itself is significantly slower than that of its predecessors, though this might not be a bad thing for some. The players are less gigantic, as in they don't crowd up the field as much as the original Blitz. The sound effects and player voices/grunts aren't as over-the-top either. Also, there is a lot less mid-air ball juggling. It's been pretty straightforward for the most part, otherwise. I just have to get used to the controls. I still don't know how to leap while on defense, or onside kick.
Speaking of kicking, it is pretty tough in this game! I don't know if it's my kicker ratings or the distance of the kick itself that makes it tough to hit the green, but the target arrow shoots across the screen very quickly so that it's extremely hard to hit. I'll get the hang of it, but it's nice to know that it's not automatic.
The playbooks are shallow, but this is expected. Offense has two pages, defense has one. I'm trying to stick to the classic way of highlighted receivers as opposed to the face button option, not only for nostalgic purposes but also because I believe you must do that for Blitz Battles online.
Oh, and concerning online and playbooks, I ran into two playbook glitches. One time I had turned the ball over on fourth down against my opponent, and when the play-calling screen popped up again, it still showed my defensive plays. I really didn't know what to do, so I just chose "Safe Cover." It ended up choosing an offensive play randomly, and I just called an audible. Don't really know what happened there, but as long as I didn't remain on defense, that's pretty good. The second time was on the kick-off right after the half, my play-calling screen had nothing on it. It just showed my red flashing "select play" frame in the top left corner of my playbook with an X beside it, but no plays to select. I tried to move it, flip pages, press X, etc... nothing. The play select clock ran out, and again, it just chose a play for me.
As far as online in general, those two glitches aside, there were still a couple of more problems. For one, it was very choppy. NBA JAM: On Fire Edition has a bigger issue with delayed input response, but this one chopped up almost every second. This was extremely bad for field goal kicking, but I got used to it, otherwise. Even still, I'd prefer a smoother experience myself. Also, you can see the opposing player's selected player, turbo meter, and which receiver he is highlighted on while on offense. I found this a bit too expository for my liking, but I think the online play will be the bread and butter of this game, so it's best that you play that now while people are still logging onto it. The one thing I love about it over NBA JAM: On Fire Edition's online play is that, if a user drops on you (which somebody did), your win percentage and streak aren't negatively affected. I got credited with the win, as I deserved, and all was good from there.
I've only played three games so far (two exhibition and one online), and as people have spoken about, you can't select the jersey (only has home team jerseys, including the Dallas white top), and all quarterbacks are right handed. The former issue might just be something you can purchase/unlock, I'm not sure. The second one is a bit of a head-scratcher, but thankfully this isn't a game that takes pride in its authenticity.
I do wish that this game included late hits. There is something that is sorely missing in the comedic/entertainment department of this game, and I think this would help enrich the experience. I'm sure the NFLPA perhaps encouraged that EA didn't implement it (maybe it's a cheat code?), but nevertheless, it was always something in any NFL Blitz game, and it is conspicuously absent here. Another thing that is less entertaining is the commentary. Aside from the personal gripe that the commentary audio is coming more through my surround speakers than my center, Tim Kitzrow just doesn't have that many lines, and the excitement level compared to that of NBA JAM is very lackluster. I've heard some good lines that really made me crack up, but nothing hard and heavy as you could expect from any game that Kitzrow is featured in.
So, there you have it. I think this would be a very worthy $10 title, and at $15 you can certainly get your money's worth, but you better aim for all of the unlockables if you really want to squeeze its money out of it. I thought that NBA JAM: On Fire edition is a much more valuable game, but it's also a sequel to the remake from the previous year, so maybe Blitz just needs a "sequel" to be on par with JAM, in which case I'm not sure that I would buy since I already have this one. In all, I'm glad that they remade it, and if it doesn't end up holding up in the end, I still have the original PSX game to fall back on.
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Is anyone else lagging online for Xbox 360?
It could have just been my connection or my opponents' connections causing the problem, but the two online games I played had major input delay.
Lag made the kicking impossible, and also led to more sacks than there should have been.
Also, you can use some codes online. I used the "wide camera" and "icon passing" codes successfully.
One more online issue: if someone quits on you, you get no credit for the game. This is a major problem since you have to buy so much stuff in the Blitz store using credit from completing games. Both the losers I played online quit in the 4th quarter lol
It could have just been my connection or my opponents' connections causing the problem, but the two online games I played had major input delay.
Lag made the kicking impossible, and also led to more sacks than there should have been.
Also, you can use some codes online. I used the "wide camera" and "icon passing" codes successfully.
One more online issue: if someone quits on you, you get no credit for the game. This is a major problem since you have to buy so much stuff in the Blitz store using credit from completing games. Both the losers I played online quit in the 4th quarter lol
# 38
DirtyJerz32 @ 01/04/12 02:52 PM
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played 3 games, all 3 had dark vs white jerseys.. i laughed bc i knew going in dark vs dark from reading in here. i bet my next game will be dark vs dark.
def miss the rain/snow etc.
def miss the rain/snow etc.
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