Backbreaker Multiplayer Hands-on and Videos (IGN)

[lofeazy]

IGN has posted their hands-on impressions of Backbreaker, going over the multiplayer details. They've also included a few videos.

"I'm still not a huge fan of how Backbreaker handles running the ball outside and switching players on defense. Both are problems because of the camera angle that's used. When running the camera is still too close to be able to see defenders curling around the offensive line. On defense, the camera angle makes it jarring to switch from a blitzing linebacker to a safety in man-to-man coverage. There's no frame of reference for what the player you're switching to might be doing and it can be frustrating when the opposing team's offense breaks big plays because you can't effectively switch.

I found most of my success passing the ball because of my issue with the running. I did toss a few interceptions, but that was more due to the fact that I threw into double coverage too often. The defensive backs do a good job of picking off passes if the ball hits them in the hands, an issue that Madden players have always had."

[bjones16]

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I really really really don't like those videos. Like I want to like it sooo bad but I cant!

[jdr4693]

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Looks cool, I wish there where more replay variations though...

[Gort77]

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Interesting vids. The only big problem i had with them was it seemed like they rushed the game play. I dont know if thats because the IGN guy was just trying to rush through the game or if thats how the game actually works. I can see how switching on defense could be jarring. Im happy to see some vids of what i can only guess is the "pro" mode. I like how things are going, i just hope the game doesnt rush things like in the vids.

[LaW97]

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those playbooks look as generic as can be

and the camera angle looks like mandatory vision cone on steroids

the positive side is that the editing system has gotta be awesome as you see in the first video the red team had a logo that was way too similar to the Atlanta Falcons

[gjsii13]

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those playbooks look as generic as can be

and the camera angle looks like mandatory vision cone on steroids

the positive side is that the editing system has gotta be awesome as you see in the first video the red team had a logo that was way too similar to the Atlanta Falcons

Lol at the playbooks. It is on Arcade Mode which (if you have paid any attention or researched at all) the devs have told us is a very basic package.

On Pro Mode the playbook includes much more plays and you select by formation.

[CreatineKasey]

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So... nobody is going to mention the absolutely hideous throw off the QB's back foot into quadruple coverage for a TD? That's disgusting.

I'm okay with the playbooks. Simplicity is fine with me, as long as it's balanced. There's a better chance they are capable of balancing 50 plays instead of 500.

EDIT: Note that they WERE playing on pro mode in the last 2 videos. That's as many plays as we get. It's limited.

[LaW97]

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Lol at the playbooks. It is on Arcade Mode which (if you have paid any attention or researched at all) the devs have told us is a very basic package.

On Pro Mode the playbook includes much more plays and you select by formation.

thanx for the clarification bro

i nearly lost hope,i didnt know about the pro/arcade mode

im jus waitin on the demo.
the demo trumps all articles

[boxboy99]

Wow, that has been the worst looking BB video I have seen in 3 years. The throw off the back foot was terrible and Creatine mentioned. The ball physics were Maddenesq when the ball looked like it should of been tipped away but seemed to go right to the receiver anyways for the easy TD. I get some balls get niched IRL but that was not the most impressive video I have seen. Still excitied for May at this point.

[LucianoJJ]

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They run like the robots on the FOX NFL pregame show. The passing looks weird. The players don't look realistic. For all of Tiburon's up and downs, I give them the edge over BB.

[lofeazy]

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So... nobody is going to mention the absolutely hideous throw off the QB's back foot into quadruple coverage for a TD? That's disgusting.

That's what piss me off.(It was a 20 yard throw for the TD.)

IGN Alpha videos were not as good as the gametrailers one's.But I like the IGN article.

[dal_hawk]

Its not just the throw off the back off the foot, its the drop step animations. It's the ugliest most unnatural thing I've seen. For a companies that strength is suppose to be physics, those animations look poor. This game has a good tackling engine, but beyond that it reminds me of all the things I hate about madden.

[LaW97]

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They run like the robots on the FOX NFL pregame show. The passing looks weird. The players don't look realistic. For all of Tiburon's up and downs, I give them the edge over BB.

was tryna put my finger on it
but thats it.
they do run like the fox football robots

[KandiMan]

You guys just don't get it.

IGN purposely posted gameplay that makes Backbreaker look bad because IGN is in bed with EA.

This is the real world where money talks the loudest. There is a lot of money at stake, especially with Madden at serious risk of failing because it's so terrible. I wish the world were as pure as we like to believe, but that's just being naive.

[lofeazy]

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You guys just don't get it.

IGN purposely posted gameplay that makes Backbreaker look bad because IGN is in bed with EA.

This is the real world where money talks the loudest. There is a lot of money at stake, especially with Madden at serious risk of failing because it's so terrible. I wish the world were as pure as we like to believe, but that's just being naive.

Read the article.Is better then the videos.Remeber these are Alpha builds.