NCAA Football 09 Video Clips: IGN

[coogrfan]

spank, re:the momentum system.

Have you read Pasta's take on this yet?

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At first it took a little while to get acclimated to the player weight, momentum, and foot planting. Movement looks and feels much more natural but at first felt a little heavy. After a few minutes playing though it really began to feel like it was just right. User control is big especially in the running game or in the run after the catch. Elusiveness and acceleration attributes are huge. You can really see the burst and taking bad angles as a defender is punished severely.

That sure sounds to me like some form of momentum has been implemented. It may be one of those things that can't fully understood until one has put in some time with the game.

[noplace]

Quote: Originally Posted by spankdatazz22

The good: looks like a much prettier version of NCAA last gen The bad: looks like a much prettier version of NCAA last gen All things considered I thought the videos were nice - will be interesting to see extended gameplay video. Game is still really lacking in physics, player interaction, and the QB anims (anims are better, but throwing anims are still really bad). Also, missing last gen's momentum system. They seem to have done a good job with the footplanting, considering the player models noticeably skated over top of the turf the past few years. And especially considering you had IGN's practically idiotic people playing the game stupidly (people have long needed to stop making IGN's sports game opinions/reviews relevant). The lateral movement seems fairly well done. I like the running animations better and the game speed seems more appropriate. Not seeing much room for the new juke system w/the lack of a momentum system. Great job w/the player proportions and the lighting, and the models articulate at the waist similar to last gen. The good with trying to model the game after last gen is that the game is better than what it's been the past two years; the bad is that it has those same limitations that plagued it last gen will plague it this gen. Tiburon's [seeming] inattention to OL/DL interaction (and player interaction overall) is frustrating. Game looks gorgeous, but it's easy to see some of the basic fundamentals it's lacking in - it's holding the game back

I agree...I knew I wasnt crazy when I said it looks like last gens engine with better atmosphere & graphics. From the line play to the way the break huddle is almost identical to last gen. I think we just have to take EA with a grain of salt & accept they arent going to change much right now. I will still have fun with the online dynasties because thats the only thing that has me hyped right now. Custom music will help alot with presentation.

[KG]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bigdmo9999

The game is too fast in my opinion, and the cheerleaders are going to get really annoying "yay whoo go team yeahh whoo" every cut scene

I'm already thinking about whether or not you can turn cutscenes off.

Quote: Originally Posted by bad_philanthropy

Why can't we get better sequences or maybe a short cutscene for injuries? It looks so stupid with the player just writhing around stiffly on the ground as everyone vacates the area. Also, presentation is still hugely lacking.

Seriously, the guy bruised his shoulder and he's wiggling around the field in pain. Can they just make one cutscene where a couple trainers come out on the field.

The field looked very good though. The texture looked incredibly lifelike

[spankdatazz22]

Quote: Originally Posted by coogrfan

spank, re:the momentum system. Have you read Pasta's take on this yet? That sure sounds to me like some form of momentum has been implemented. It may be one of those things that can't fully understood until one has put in some time with the game.

Nope, thx. I'm always skeptical of anything he writes but if what he says is true then that will add a lot to the enjoyment of being creative when running the ball, as long as those same momentum rules apply to the defense

[Pared]

Nice... looks great to me. I still see some issues but the game certainly looks fun.

NCAA 2004 had pocket issues yet is widely considered the best of the series. This looks to be on par with that. There certainly was a pocket in FSU vs. Cal at the 1 min mark, though.

Love the WR drop.

IGN showcasing a mascot game... yup, they certainly have their priorities right.

[Bad_Intentions]

the 15 yard QB drop backs kill this game..they surely have to think of a way to implement a half way decent pocket.

[jayejoyce]

what happened to teams taking the field?they must just show up in the end zone for the kickoff.wow MADDEN has player introductions even says the college they are from,NCAA nothing at all.i can't even bypass it or skip it cause they don't give me a choice.IMPROVED ATMOSPHERE!we don't need team entrances but let's focus on mascots.i am ,along with die hard college fans are disappointed.ask college fans(consumers$65)what they want in a college football games.if it's in the game is it in the game?

[twisted88]

Quote: Originally Posted by jayejoyce

what happened to teams taking the field?they must just show up in the end zone for the kickoff.wow MADDEN has player introductions even says the college they are from,NCAA nothing at all.i can't even bypass it or skip it cause they don't give me a choice.IMPROVED ATMOSPHERE!we don't need team entrances but let's focus on mascots.i am ,along with die hard college fans are disappointed.ask college fans(consumers$65)what they want in a college football games.if it's in the game is it in the game?

I must be having deja-vu because I could've sworn I've read this same exact post at least 3 other times already.