Just played a couple games on heisman.
Positives
- From what I have seen, I love the gameplay. There is no more robo-QB, interceptions are not abused like in the past, and I LOVE LOVE the new animations. I can not describe in words how much gameplay is improved this year due to the animations alone. Over the shoulder catches, one handed catches on low/high snaps from the QB etc. etc. There are a ****load of new animations.
- Elaborating more on the gameplay-the game feels so much more smoother and true to life during gameplay-especially when running. While the running animation may not be perfect, the weight and physics of the ball carrier and players controlled feel very true to life.
- I like the gameplay strategies this year. Being able to set your offense/defense to agressive balanced or conservative is a nice feature, especially when you can tell your players to emphasize holding on to the ball when you know your opponent is going for a strip.
- Like the persuit angles and the AI adapt..ive..ness(if that's even a word). One play I hit DeMarco Murray for a long screen play that busted almost for a TD but for the persuit angles by the CPU. Later that game I tried that play again only to have it stopped for a minimal gain.
- As far as presentation, this game isn't as bad as some other people think. The bands will be a nice feature, and it's also nice to hear Erin Andrews on the sideline.
- I love the ability to throw out of sacks. This should make sacks happen in a more realistic rate this year.
- Also love the frequency of injuries. While some complain it happens too much, I believe they do happen at a realistic rate because many of them are small injuries.
Negatives
- Pass rush is horrible. There's no escaping that. Too many times was Tebow sitting back there with no pressure whatsoever. Absolutely intolerable for me.
- The commentary is extremely stale. Unless they put in a college gameday show with Lee and Kirk, I say they ditch them next year for a less known crew that can spend more hours recording lines. They don't absolutely suck, but it is definatley frustrating listening to them repeat themselves over and over.
- Some clock issues. Players would run out of bounds but the clock would still run...wtf?
Overall
I really think this is a HUGE step forward from last year. Despite how much it may look like last year in some of the videos, I really think it has improved for the better. Call it 9.5 or 10, if they can improve the sliders (and mainly the pass rush) through a patch, I see this game as a definate buy for me, and I can see myself playing it all year. I really think gameplay has taken a big step forward, and if dynasty can play well, and road to glory can play well, this will be a solid game.
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