Backbreaker Preview

[RaychelSnr]

We have just posted our first preview of Backbreaker.

"Last summer, NaturalMotion announced the development of their new football game, Backbreaker, and the nature of the game has been shrouded in mystery since that time. We've known from the beginning that Backbreaker looks to become the first sports game to implement the euphoria engine, heralded for its realistic physics simulation. Information regarding the game has come in small doses since the initial announcement, but let's take a look at what we know about Backbreaker."

[DocHolliday]

I hope this game is cool

[studbucket]

I have to say I'm excited to see how this will turn out!

[Stroehms]

Hopefully all that mumbo jumbo about realistic tackles and stuff doesn't take away from gettting the game of football down IE: Rules, fields, uniforms.

[ColumbusKilled]

I hope that this game puts pressure on Madden.

[Hooe]

The control scheme sounds pretty interesting. I'm definitely gonna give this one a try.

[turftickler]

This game will own. EA sports finally has some competition outside the NFL. EA is already stepping it this year so far. Gonna be a great year for football sims.

[Bigdmo9999]

Been following this game since last year, it's been fun to contribute to it. I can't wait for it to come out

[Sausage]

I am looking so forward to this game and Prizefighter so much. I know with Backbreaker we won't get a super "franchise mode" YET, but it can't be perfect in the first try (think about it Madden is in its 20th anniversary). I believe it can do well, but it starts with us, giving it a chance.

[RogueHominid]

Good article. I really liked the info on the control scheme. I have been waiting for the days of scanning for receivers again, like that old Sega game where you had to work through your progressions, and the implementation of the analog stick sounds interesting. If this game is complete, meaning if it has a full franchise mode and is relatively smooth in its playing style, I think it will have a good chance of success on the market. It certainly won't outsell Madden, but it will certainly give those of us not willing to spend another dollar on EA an outlet.

[burnwood]

Digg the article folks!

[Jethown]

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This game has a lot of potential. I really hope it's good.

[J-Unit40]

This may be a silly question, but is this only on XBOX360? I want to check this out.

[Behindshadows]

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All I have to say is, if it has referee's, chaingangs, etc.

Then I'm done with Madden! Especially if the presentation and commentary kills Madden's outting this year!

[coogrfan]

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All I have to say is, if it has referee's, chaingangs, etc.

Then I'm done with Madden! Especially if the presentation and commentary kills Madden's outting this year!

As the article points out, Backbreaker's focus on the "on the field" experience makes it possible (indeed likely, imo) that there won't be any commentary at all.

Developers have drawn inspiration from movies like Any Given Sunday and Friday Night Lights, as well as the Nike Gridiron commercial that featured Michael Vick and Terrell Owens.

Well, shoot.

So much for that...