Backbreaker Demo Available, Post Your Impressions Here

[Clemalum2007]

Quote: Originally Posted by Valdarez

Has anyone found a way to move the camera during a replay? It looks like it's stuck on the player you controlled. I wanted to get an overall picture of the gameplay, which is looking pretty bad from what I can see, particularly decision making and coverage. For example, I completed a pass to a receiver covered by 4 guys who had no concept that the ball was coming. Problem with that is there were literally 4 guys on 1 CB, and the 2nd problem is they couldn't cover the pass. I was 'focused' when I passed, but still, 4 on 1 and the WR is able to stop catch it while the DB's look lost? Anyhow, I digress. If anyone can explain how to move the camera (or if it's possible) in a replay like we have done in other football games, I would appreciate it.

Replay system is dumbed down in the Demo... Full game will have that capability.

[coconut267]

yup madden thirteen would look just like this

[sasquatchboy]

This game is spectacular for a demo. Madden should stick to making games for Wii. Cartoonish and for kids. Backbreaker is a man's game with realistic physics that Madden cannot begin to compete with. Yes, EA has monopolized the NFL, but no matter because the edit feature in Backbreaker will allow you to make your fave college or pro team. From any era. The Backbreaker demo alone crushes any Madden from any era.

[Valdarez]

Quote: Originally Posted by ndhusker90

You can't move the camera in replay, however [supposedly] the final version of the game has a better replay mode.

Quote: Originally Posted by Clemalum2007

Replay system is dumbed down in the Demo... Full game will have that capability.

Got it, thnx guys. I kept trying combination of buttons out trying to pick the proverbial camera locks so to speak but kept coming up dry. Hard to watch the play develop even when your not playing the position. I wanted to follow the pathing of the DB's over the course of the play to see how they were covering their zones, play man coverage, determining when to make a play on the ball versus a play on the player, etc.

[mrprice33]

Quote: Originally Posted by Valdarez

It could work for any type of game. It's in GTAIV (not sure about the recently released Red Dead Redemption). There's no reason it couldn't be used in other football or sports games (I actually hope it is).

The collision system seems a little too touchy for basketball. But it could certainly work for sports games where contact is key (boxing, MMA, hockey, wrestling, football, etc)

and yes, the tech is in RDR. It's better implemented there than in GTA4, IMO.

[sasquatchboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by allstar3970

what? nobody's looking for jersey patches, hand towels, and where the cornerbacks eyes are at all times? it's funny how with Madden every single detail is nitpicked, but not so here. I just think everybody's so starved for something different that this is bound to be overrated a bit.

Not overrated. Just tired of Madden and EA's fluff to disguise poor quality of their monopolized game.

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Quote: Originally Posted by sasquatchboy

Not overrated. Just tired of Madden and EA's fluff to disguise poor quality of their monopolized game.

Im not sure if you read the warnings but the Madden talks dont belong here.

There is the Football other forums for the comparisons sake. This thread is impressions only fellas. Its been said too many times already

[thelwig14]

Just got done spending some time with it. I love/hate it but I unfortunately will not buy it unless the following is changed/added/.

1. I hate the camera. This reminds me of the dumb decision EA did with Fight Night and not having buttons in the beginning. It cost them millions of dollars and by the time it was patched, it was too late. Why Backbreaker doesn't give camera options is a true headscratcher. It was just too disorienting for me.

2. Not feeling the player models...the players on roids look just looks a little off to me.

3. An option for icon passing should be in there. Just give the option for it...not a big deal.

4. Qb throwing animation...may be the steroid look..but it is just off.



That said, the physics system is near perfect.