NCAA Football 11 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

[DonkeyJote]

Quote: Originally Posted by IGGYBOY34

I believe EA Sports release the demo each year with the main objectives of a) Enamoring everyone with new graphics/'glamor' features' b) Using us gamers as guinea pigs to let them know what still needs to be tweaked before final release Perhaps this is why this demo seems to be 90% offensively based....because that's what initially seems to excite people the most. Everything I've seen and heard was about offense. The user defense on this demo is sorely lacking (tackling, pass defense, swimming/escaping blocks in the trenches). *However, I must note that this game DOES NOT seem 'Cheeser-friendly' Having said that, my likes/dislikes are as follows: Likes/Dislikes: MUCH better graphics and lighting/Still a very poor broadcast (I miss Corso too) Fans/Stadium/Player entrances are NICE!/Fans in the stands cheering have on the wrong team colors (ex. When playing Mizzou vs. Clemson, the Clemson fans have on Clemson Nike Pro Combat Jerseys in Ohio State colorways...same thing on the other matchups) Better blocking on both runs and passes/Too hard to get pressure with front 4 Locomotion is cool/Too hard to wrap up and tackle on defense WRs (with good Acc rating) get off the line quicker on routes/DB a.i. is still unrealistic (they jump too many routes and still run in perfect synch with WRs, step for step and stride for stride Acceleration aspect is great/Player movement is still unrealistic (looks and feels like I'm gliding on ice) QBs can no longer shift directions without losing speed when scrambling/when escaping pressure or scrambling, QB all of a sudden loses speed as soon as he crosses the line of scrimmage (wth?) Less face mask penalties on attempted strips/TOO MANY FUMBLES! Better animations on WR/DB play/Still poor user catch ability and not enough pass interference calls Referees visible in the game/Coaches/team sidelines are not No huddle more realistic for both O and D/Players don't look to sideline for calls from coaches Uniforms and accessories are great/Still not enough variation on players faces (same faces as last year...10-20 guys on one team have the same exact face...saw this in the Dynasty update blogs on EA Sports website) and where are the dreadlocks/long hair??? By the way...THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA SUCKS for not allowing EA to include the white helmets with their Nike Pro Combat uniforms. No other school had complaints. What makes Florida so much better??? How arrogant. Anyway, I hope EA can tweak at least some of the above listed concerns by July 13th. But all in all, I'm still pleased in comparison to NCAA10. Remember that last year's demo was much different from the actual release. Therefore, I'm hopeful EA will get it right.

Why did you post the exact same post a second time?

[Zasnow]

Quote: Originally Posted by bdarnell

Why, yes it is.

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[Skyboxer]

Quote: Originally Posted by Oliver Beyer

Well if you prefer the bonehead AI of backbreaker over a dull crowd, be my guest. Backbreaker is visually appealing, but it's complete failure in most other ways.

His post had ZERO to do with AI and all about being able to render crowds......

[UCFTirade]

great demo. definitely had a little learning curve (or getting the rust off) to get back into it since I didn't get NCAA 10.

love the locomotion. As well, I actually enjoyed the auto sprint feature as it makes going through the line and tackles a lot smoother. Finding cutback lanes was a lot more fun for me. Jet sweeps and end arounds working great now with the updated blocking. The read option will take a little getting use to but it has been interesting so far.

Hoping that the commentary will be better in the full game. I figure pretty much it will be as most of the commentary was pertaining to the demo before and after the game, which left some awkward blank spots.

I won't add too much because of everything already said but I thoroughly enjoyed the demo and can't wait for the game.

Oh. and the pistol formation is effing amazing. I decided to play a whole game out of the pistol formation for UF and it was too much fun.

[BamaBruce]

when will this thread slow, lol

[Madwolf]

Quote: Originally Posted by sportyguyfl31

I tried auto sprint...I dont like it. I dont like anything that takes control of my player out of my hands...I want to be in control of when I burst and when I dont. Mizzou has been a total pain in the neck to play BTW.

Why is everyone having so much trouble with Mizzou? I've smashed everyone on All-American. I would go to Heisman, but I think the game cheats on Heisman, and it's bad enough that it always comes out in 4-3, 3-4, Bear, or 5-2 when you call a running play on All-American play, even if you're 4 wide.

[niggarachi]

I can't seem to stop playin this demo! It's alot of fun. Locomotion seems to have improved gamplay alot. Much better than last yrs game. With that being said. I'm not sayin the game is perfect. There is always room for improvement and polishing some things in the game but overall this is astep in the right direction. Good job ea. And if we keep the suggestions coming and constuctive criticism it wi only continue to get better. I can't wait for July 13th. I'm oroerdering mine on Friday! :-)

[evilc08]

I downloaded on bothe consoles. I prefer PS3 since I play my sports on it. However the 360 seemed much better on the graphics. PS3 lagged now and then and seemed darker.