Backbreaker Review

[RaychelSnr]

When you see the number 12, what do you think of? A dozen eggs? The months of a year? Well, how about my first 12 possessions in a Human vs. CPU game of Backbreaker: fumble, fumble, fumble, interception, interception, field goal, interception, interception, interception, interception, fumble and interception.

Simply put, Backbreaker has turned a sports gamer’s nightmare into a reality by failing to live up to its hype.

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[Afrikan]

Re: Backbreaker Review

Very disappointed in OperationSports for allowing a review like this.... edit- I'm talking about the head editor.

OS BackBreaker reviewer -
"I say that because the gameplay in Backbreaker is its biggest downfall by far. It does not even feel as realistic as an old NFL Blitz title."

I mean really?

its not about it deserving a high score or a bad score or what ever....but I don't know how anyone can take a review from a professional sports videogame site like OS has been viewed as, serious when one of their reviewers says something like this.....seems like someone is reaching.

but enjoy the hits I guess.

[joshmadden2013]

u have to understand and break down the game before u give such a poor review...i totally dissagree with a 5/10...i would say 7/10

[raiders81tim]

Very weak review.

[EyeAmBaldman]

I have a feeling this guy has bad stat lines because he's just not very good at passing. Just because you haven't learned to play the game yet doesn't make it a bad game.

[Draxion]

Big thumbs down, dont disagree with this review at all.
As some one said above me " It does not even feel as realistic as an old NFL Blitz title.", have you played the game? Have you seen the line interactions,the wr/DB,the running, the defense? Granted there are problems, QB AI being one of them, but this review is just wrong.

Listen up people, this game has a solid core and the most realistic interactions ever (better then madden), the gameplay is solid and IMO this is the closest sim game i have seen in years (no tron jogging,warping,AI mind reading your plays,or cheating AI). The AI is iffy and there are a lack of features, but this game is a solid 7 out of 10.

[goldenrage]

This review is obviously from a loyal Madden fanatic. In terms of my personal experience I would have to say that Backbreaker overall is probably the most realistic football game in terms of physical action. Tackles, catching, and agility moves have never looked better. However, this game, like any other has it's flaws. The A.I. for instance needs some tuning up, outside of that, this game did pretty good for its first year and still very fun to play. I give Backbreaker a 7.5 / 10.

[fldash]

Re: Backbreaker Review

Wow, just wow.

[Afrikan]

Re: Backbreaker Review

edit this-

"Simply put, Backbreaker has turned a sports gamer’s nightmare into a reality by failing to live up to its hype."

to this

"Simply put, Backbreaker has turned this sports gamer's nightmare into a reality by failing to live up to its hype."

I don't know who "a" is suppose to be.

sorry if what I'm trying to say is coming off the wrong way......I just expect more from OS compared to Commercial Gaming Sites like GameSpot and IGN......when it comes to reviews regarding sports games.

sports gamers need to turn to someone when it comes to reviews....and I still hope OS can be the place.

[RaginCajun]

Re: Backbreaker Review

Hey guys, maybe Backbreaker isnt as good as you think it is.... Every review site tends to agree the game is mediocre at best.

I enjoy it. Love the customization stuff. But the actual football part is atrocious.

[Exonerated]

Re: Backbreaker Review

The running camera angle is very unintuitive. When running towards the sideline, you can't see the inside. Which is strange because ur player looking to the inside. Why the camera doesn't rotate is quite perculiar.

I agree that this game will be more fun with friends as you marvel at the awesome hits.

The switching throwing targets is kind clunky and not intuitive either. Targets change via progressions instead of direction of the right stick.

[Dogslax41]

Re: Backbreaker Review

I am shocked that this actually came out from OS. This is probably the most unprofessional review I have seen and there have been some pretty bad ones out there.

"Well, how about my first 12 possessions in a Human vs. CPU game of Backbreaker: fumble, fumble, fumble, interception, interception, field goal, interception, interception, interception, interception, fumble and interception."

The odds of this being true and not an exaggeration are slim to none. And if this is in fact true then I would sugegst that a new individual be found to provide the websites opinion on sports games.

Again, as others have mentioned, this is not a matter of score or a negative review, but just an unprofessional and misleading review.

[tjspeaks]

Re: Backbreaker Review

[reviewer x] insert new sports video game
[reviewer x] can i engage in mindless button smashing and be successful?
[reviewer x] answer is 'no'... produce mindless review.
[reviewer x] next

[raiders81tim]

Re: Backbreaker Review

The running camera angle is very unintuitive. When running towards the sideline, you can't see the inside. Which is strange because ur player looking to the inside. Why the camera doesn't rotate is quite perculiar.

I agree that this game will be more fun with friends as you marvel at the awesome hits.

The switching throwing targets is kind clunky and not intuitive either. Targets change via progressions instead of direction of the right stick.

Tap focus he will then look inside...

[mestevo]

Re: Backbreaker Review

I believe Gameplay in that sentence doesn't represent the play of the game, but rather how it represents football.

Can't really find much else wrong with the review though, you either love it or hate it, and if you went into it expecting anything close to what you see on Sundays, you will hate it.