Game Informer review= 8...solid score

[BarakObamasuks]

A fairly positive article that only really takes the game to task for no franchise play. The article is posted on 2k's forums for the moment at least.

[Siggy778]

It seems that they would've given it a 9 if it had Franchise but I'm going to be playing it online 90 % of the time anyways so whatever.

[baa7]

Check the user handle - no politics on OS. I got a spank on the butt for it a week ago, so I know. And I'm still having trouble sitting down BTW.

The review was short and to the point to say the least. Can't say I disagree with either of the scores. (The other was 7.5; check the column on the right of the page.) This is next-gen time. Simply too much missing from APF to justify a higher score, regardless of the game play. That and the fact VC didn't at least compensate by putting out a game that included next-gen graphics and/or player movement/interaction (Natural Motion).

[JayBee74]

Quote: Originally Posted by baa7

Check the user handle - no politics on OS. I got a spank on the butt for it a week ago, so I know. And I'm still having trouble sitting down BTW. The review was short and to the point to say the least. Can't say I disagree with either of the scores. (The other was 7.5; check the column on the right of the page.) This is next-gen time. Simply too much missing from APF to justify a higher score, regardless of the game play. That and the fact VC didn't at least compensate by putting out a game that included next-gen graphics and/or player movement/interaction (Natural Motion).

Are the graphics that bad? How can you agree or disagree on a game you haven't played?

[BarakObamasuks]

From what I read in the article they said the graphics were one of the ''pros'' of the game. From the videos and demos I have seen it looks fantastic.

[sportsdude]

Well I think it's pretty obvious we know what we're getting here. A solid football engine, season mode and good online play/leagues. Should there be more options to warrant a higher score? Of course. But we know what we're getting into here.

Anybody that's expecting anything revolutionary should probably rent the game first or they will likely be disappointed.

[2nyce™]

I know I will buy it regardless of reviews. I have my opinions and I never follow anybody elses opinion unless I ask for it.

[jmood88]

Quote: Originally Posted by baa7

Check the user handle - no politics on OS. I got a spank on the butt for it a week ago, so I know. And I'm still having trouble sitting down BTW. The review was short and to the point to say the least. Can't say I disagree with either of the scores. (The other was 7.5; check the column on the right of the page.) This is next-gen time. Simply too much missing from APF to justify a higher score, regardless of the game play. That and the fact VC didn't at least compensate by putting out a game that included next-gen graphics and/or player movement/interaction (Natural Motion).

The graphics aren't bad at all, I don't know what you're looking at.