06-25-2004, 01:13 PM
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Post on G4 boards pumping ESPN
I was referred to this commentary from the DSP forum. Solid info from someone who's been playing a build of the game:
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Ok so we've had a build of ESPN 2K5 for the Xbox and after about 4 games I wanted to come and give some feedback.
First of all, congrats to the guys at Visual Concepts for a great job polishing what was shown at E3. The game is much tighter and a LOT of fun.
The presentation is simply outstanding with half-time and end of game highlights commented by Chris Berman. All EXCELLENT in terms of the camera angles the replays are shown, and the commentary done by Berman.
One shocker I didn't know about was that on the Xbox version every play of the game is saved as a replay, so at the end of the game, as you're going through the game log, you can select any play and jump into the replay with full camera controls. This would really help people running leagues post highlight videos to share.
The franchise mode is DEEEEEEP, and I started by sending Brady to the film room, Cory Dillon to work on his legs in the weight room, and had my linemen on the stationary bikes. In short, you can assign game preparation to every player every day up till gametime. The results will affect your players ratings.
The animations in the game are simply GORGEOUS, they have really done a great job capturing the excitment and FUN of NFL games. The crowds react and do all kinds of crazy things, vendors toss peanuts to fans, and they even did the wave. Ok so that may be very UNRELEVANT.
Gameplay wise, the game just felt much better than last year, running was fun and more realistic, passing was a little hit or miss sometimes, but catch animations, interceptions, forced fumbles, all come to life with sharp animations.
There is too much to post after just a few games, but for 20 Bucks, this game is a STEAL.
I'll continue to play it over the next week and give you my feedback here.
Madden should be here in a week or so, but let me tell you, this year the competition will be FIERCE, as this game is just flat out fun and gorgeous.
Are you ready for some football?
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