Gamepro gives NCAA '07 360 a perfect score

[swaldo]

And here is Gamepro's first reader submitted review who ranked it a 1.5:

"What were the people at EA thinking when they distributed this game? We havwe waited a year for some type of football other than the lackluster Madden that was released with the system, and what type of reward do we get, none. The game looks wonderful, playing on the other hand well lets just say that they just threw the game together. I cannot put people into formations that I need them in, lets just say if I have two good running backs, and I want to put them in different formations to give them a rest between different plays, I can't, all I can do is mass sub players, and really I don't want to do that. If they were looking to loose a customer base, fine, that may be exactly what they have done here. Come on guys just because I have a "next-gen" system don't forget about me and the millions of others that have them also. I myself am hurt that Ea would put out absolute CRAP like this, and I fell for the hype, in hope that they would sdistribute something of substance. But I geuss that Madden, and the other systems that are coming out are more important than your existing fan base currently on the 360. All in all just a "game" that's not in there."

[Jack Mauer]

Beh... Not perfect IMO.

- The ONLY atmosphere in this game, that makes it "stand out" as college ball, is the crowd noise. The gameplay they are close to perfecting..this game is proof. Lack of gangtackling is a shame of a miss.

- NO PRESENTATION kills this title for me. After seeing the same cutscenes a hundred times (that MOSTLY happen coming out of huddle) ... I feel like I am playing some sort of "mod" video game. Theres nothing special about the opening/halftime/closing.

I am a football purist and I am satisfied to know the gameplay is catching up. But cmon..this is "next gen", why are we getting mostly flawed and stripped sports titles. Should it not be the other way around as far as next gen compared to current gen? I dont remember these issues with old "gen" transitions. ( from PS1 to PS2 for example) This game is just plain football and thats why I'll keep it.

2.75 out of 5 is my rating (after 7 games played)

Pro's

- Player models are believable
- Gameplay and controls are solid (this is this games lifeline)
- More features then madden 06
- AI D is not bad at all

Con's

- Presentation lacking (this game has no "Broadcast" feel to it)
- Graphics "hiccups"
- AI DOES make some usual idiot mistakes (run out of bounds with clear path)

I cant believe FIFA soccer WC 2006 is the BEST sports I have played on next gen (I dont even like soccer).....why cant we get AMERICAN football right? Is it because EA is in Canada?.

[spankdatazz22]

Quote: Originally Posted by forensicd

It is by no means perfect, extremely far from it. Theres no presentation AT ALL, there are no refs, no chain gangs, etc. Its a very good game, but do any of you realise what perfect is? That means there is NOTHING they can improve on the game. If anyone of you really think this, then you are looking at a whole different game than i am. Its fun to play, but by no means perfect.

good post

[Casino]

5 out of 5 is a terrible score. no way it should be anywhere near a 5 out of 5. of course since there are only 5 choices it sucks. out of 10 would be better. solid first try but should not recieve the highest score possible. all game review mags suck and the game review sites arent far behind.

[drglfr]

5 out of 5............... Wow, not even close. EA must of paid them off because there is no way this game should get a perfect score. I

[thegoons21]

Quote: Originally Posted by 3271

How can you rate a game pefect when it has no gang tackling and lacks presentation?

Agreed. I think it's one of the most FUN ever, but greatest I dunno. I'm still missing some of the realism and some minor stuff I'm anal about presentation wise and stuff like players running in place after the play, etc. Like I said; good but not perfect. Should be minor stuff for them to work on to get it close to perfect. I think if you really know a sport you know no one will EVER make a perfect sports game regardless of the sport. Us fans are just too knowledgeable.

[Pared]

Quote: Originally Posted by SoMiss2000

doesn't look like you've played it. what's going on?

If you must know I'm currently on vacation, sneaking away trying to get some time on the comp. Relevance to this thread?

I have no idea.

Either way, the point is a two bit magazine that gets overlooked when "proving" a game's quality shouldn't be held in high regard when looking for opinions on this title....

The initial response is over-whelmingly positive. That doesn't mean problems can't occur in a day or so that can just as easily cause people to label the game a bust. (See Madden '06 play-read glitch)

[Jack Mauer]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

If you must know I'm currently on vacation, sneaking away trying to get some time on the comp. Relevance to this thread? I have no idea. Either way, the point is a two bit magazine that gets overlooked when "proving" a game's quality shouldn't be held in high regard when looking for opinions on this title.... The initial response is over-whelmingly positive. That doesn't mean problems can't occur in a day or so that can just as easily cause people to label the game a bust. (See Madden '06 play-read glitch)

I havent seen "over whelming" positivity about NCAA. If thats what you meant. I think many acknowledge that the game plays well but its just positive reinforcement.