NCAA Football 10 Demo Now Available, Post Your Impressions Here

[MrHeffalump]

Re: NCAA Football 10 Demo Now Available, Post Your Impressions Here

This is my first post here, so maybe my criticisms won't have much credibility, but I'm going to go for it. That's what the topic calls for, right? These are not in any particular order.

- In five games at various difficulties nobody on either side had over 20 yards rushing. These are passing teams and the quarter length prevents too much rushing, but the backs were getting stuffed like turkeys.

- I can't understand the crowd chanting at all. It basically drones over you and despite a decent surround sound setup I don't feel immersed whatsoever.

- Stepping up in the pocket caused bullets that were just a few feet off the ground. This issue needs no introduction. I had better success with both Bradford and Tebow by throwing off my back foot. Also on bullets, the receivers don't seem nearly as determined to make the catch as they are on lob passes.

- There were very few broken tackles so I just started using dime coverage every play. When the backs are getting nothing and the backup corners are wrapping guys up, who needs linebackers?

- Quarterbacks would either hit the turf in two seconds due to a missed block or have 6-10 seconds to throw. Nothing in between really. This one is really disappointing, but then again I was playing fairly conservative defense.

- Some weird stuff was going on with the pursuit angles. I'd almost call it a glitch because in one instance the corner was practically running away from my receiver in the flats.

On a positive note though I like the Erin Andrews stuff and Tebow's release looks perfect.

[AuburnAlumni]

Re: NCAA Football 10 Demo Now Available, Post Your Impressions Here

Ok...so I've been playing for about 2 hours now. All on All American.

So far here are my thoughts....

+ I love love LOVE the Gator playbook. Wow! Gator fans are gonna be happy because this thing is jam packed with new stuff. I also laughed out loud when I saw "QB Power Sweep" in there...how many teams in America use a freaking QB Power Sweep.

+ DB AI is light years ahead of NCAA 09. I saw some really kick butt animations all the way through and there was a very nice array of defensive movements and coverage.

- The ball moves way too fast. It's like a 140 mph fastball.

+ Impact players are definitely noticeable on the D line. I could get very little pressure as the Gator DT...then I switched to Carlos Dunlap (Gator DE #8) and I was blowing by the OT for OU. Also...when I played as OU, I could actually get through as DeMarcus Granger at DT...much more so than the Gator DT.

- However, Pass Rush is woefully weak. 9 times out of 10 Tebow or Bradford had over 6 seconds or more to find a receiver...way way too long.

+ The passing game is a thing of beauty. Overthrows, realistic looking dropped balls, DBs separating the receiver from the ball, the over the shoulder catches are a VERY welcome addition. There is a very nice "give and take" between the O and D winning the battle in the air. Nice balance both ways.

+ The CPU AI on All American seemed much improved over NCAA 09's brain dead AI. Both CPU OU and CPU UF moved the ball on me with a variety of plays. Tebow ran...Bradford passed...which is how it SHOULD be.

- Please get rid of the glitch where the CPU calls no huddle and runs to the line, while my Defense slowly walks back to the line....then the CPU QB snaps the ball before all of my Defense is back and I get an encroachment penalty. This should be fixed pronto.

Overall...IF..and after last year's slider fiasco, that is still a big if.....IF the sliders are TRULY made strong and effective...and we can generate a realistic pass rush...this game is money.

The demo is fun as hell and there are obvious improvements all the way around.

Get the damn pass rush fixed, put in some working sliders...and we have ourselves one hell of a College Football Title.

I'm much happier today than I was last night.

[Artman22]

Re: NCAA Football 10 Demo Now Available, Post Your Impressions Here

Not really impressed with the demo. I still feel that this game is stiff. I did'nt like the running animations and the graphics were not that great. That's just my opinion.

[RoyalBoyle78]

Re: NCAA Football 10 Demo Now Available, Post Your Impressions Here

still freaking waiting for my demo to download, this is taking forever.

[Pro Bowler]

Re: NCAA Football 10 Demo Now Available, Post Your Impressions Here

At first i was really impressed because of the slower speed, but that wore off pretty quick and it kinda reminds me as being more of the same. Here are a few problems i noticed.

-I'm getting the same grab and roll tackle a lot. There are some new animations that look good though.

-Just doesn't feel like i have much input when controlling the players. It just feels like the plays are mostly determined by the CPU and not user control. Now star players are able to put some moves together, and that's realistic, but even then it's more like the the CPU decides if you're going to be successfull with a juke rather than me controlling the juke and making the play.

-There are some BS passes that get completed when the receiver is double teamed. It's almost like the same poor pass coverage that plagued the series in last gen at times.

-It's way too easy to pass. I know we're using 2 of the better QB's, but receivers seem to get open way too often after their break and it seems too easy threading a zone. I believe a large part of the problem is the ball speed is too fast. Another problem when passing is there isn't nearly enough touch you can put on passes.

-The commentary is good as far as sound goes, but it just doesn't feel like a real football broadcast.

It's a good game for the most part X and O wise with some neat strategy decisions to make and the player lock is cool, but i feel more like i'm watching a movie rather than controlling the outcome during a play.

[sgtspit]

Re: NCAA Football 10 Demo Now Available, Post Your Impressions Here

after playing for awhile,i think im gonna pass on this years ncaa.May just keep 09.when madden comes out i dont touch ncaa so im not gonna waste the 60.Game feels good,but may just be a rental...

[ch46647]

Re: NCAA Football 10 Demo Now Available, Post Your Impressions Here

I have asked this twice now but got some conflicting answers. Does anyone know if the universal game speed was reduced 5-10% like Madden 10?

Thanks!

[ram29jackson]

Re: NCAA Football 10 Demo Now Available, Post Your Impressions Here

no fluid players- no ball spin- no celebration after championship

center snap goes over QB head and they call it incomplete

[Kado456]

Re: NCAA Football 10 Demo Now Available, Post Your Impressions Here

After playing MLB 09 The Show, then looking at these graphics I'm sorry I'm jaded. As far as gameplay I guess it's better, but I'll probably give the PS2 version a spin before making a final choice which one to get. But, right now I'm leaning towards the PS2 version more bang for the buck.

[Crazy K 419]

yo what up people? i love the game it is very fun and intense. i was really crackin people left an right. but there was way too many injuries from lil sisse hits. i only thing that i did not like about da game was, 1. when u are tryin to defend a long or pretty long pass the cam is not close enough the the ball. i could not tell where the ball was or were my defender was and or on offence. 2.when i am on the lock down mode the cam should be closer,lot closer. cuz that is the only guy that u can use so when im on the d-line an i spin off a guy i want 2 feel that spin not just lookin at it from a distance. i wanna be able to see the ball zoom pass me when i jump for a deflection on the d_line or anywere on the field. 3. at the end of the game it was weak,there should be coach's runnin on the field shakin the other coach's hand.an the player's should have better clelabration's for the win and clebration's for the loss.EX. dumping the water thing on the coach at the end would be good. but they really have to change that cam veiw when the ball is in the air. cuz it is really hard 2 see if ur Db or Wr is close enough were the ball is gonna land. 4. the int's should be more intese just like those amazin catches that's in the game. 5.maybe the replay's should be work on cuz i was getin rob so bad. Ex.when i throw the ball to my WR and he get pop they call it a fumble,but he did not have complete control and they review and the play stand's. that was really make me mad.Or when the cpu throw the ball at the tip of side line sometime the player do not have complete control but has one foot down they say it is a complete pass.i even done it a couple time's to the cpu. 6. i dont know if it is just me but i chould not go though my play's quick enough without have a half or whole second delay, threw formation an all. So, that what i notice and it still needs lil touch up's on the things said and i'm pretty sure other people have notice this 2. but i'm bout 2 play some more cuz there was sum more things that that i saw and i can't remember right now so, i'll be back

[a4reak]

Re: NCAA Football 10 Demo Now Available, Post Your Impressions Here

I have to say that I am far less critical of NCAA then most sports games and thought the demo was fun and liked the numerous improvements they made. What it boils down to for me is that even for all the lack of presentation or other shortcomings. Online Dynasty is going to reel me in for '10. Last year the gameplay was flawed however on XBL I met a group of 8 people who were funny and we developed rivalries. I actually feel sorry for those who cant play in a legit online dynasty b/c it basically is a whole new dimension to the game. Im not purchasing this game for the user vs cpu experience , its mostly for the user vs user dimension with opportunities to win National Championships.

From the demo the gameplay was fun and improved IMO. the DB AI received a much needed boost and it seems that defensive players no longer run in quick sand. I also liked the pocket formation, tackling and catching animations added. This game is far from a sim but it is fun and since I will be in a hardcore Online Dynasty the fun value of this game is already on a 10 level. When u add in recruiting rivalries, and on field rivalries. NCAA 10 gives me what I need

[Pro Bowler]

Re: NCAA Football 10 Demo Now Available, Post Your Impressions Here

I have asked this twice now but got some conflicting answers. Does anyone know if the universal game speed was reduced 5-10% like Madden 10?

Thanks!

I know this is going to sound weird as hell, but at first i really noticed the game appeared to be slower, but after a while it seemed pretty much like before, but yea, i would say it has been lowered some.

[b_o_33]

Re: NCAA Football 10 Demo Now Available, Post Your Impressions Here

I have a question maybe someone could help me with. After playing the demo I am not really digging the new camera, its kinda annoying. Other than that I like what I see so far. Does anyone know if in the retail version you have the option to go back to the clasic camera? Sorry I searched this thread but didnt see any real answer. Thanks in advance!

[sammyinafrica]

Re: Official NCAA Football 10 Demo Impressions

I'm having trouble believing this. Was it user or CPU? What team? What difficulty? Was there wind?

Adam I had the cpu on heisman kick a 53 yarder that was good. I kick two from 54. the CPU kick was with Florida...Mine was with Oklahoma.

For what it is worth...

[Bamafan3723]

Re: NCAA Football 10 Demo Now Available, Post Your Impressions Here

yo what up people? i love the game it is very fun and intense. i was really crackin people left an right. but there was way too many injuries from lil sisse hits. i only thing that i did not like about da game was, 1. when u are tryin to defend a long or pretty long pass the cam is not close enough the the ball. i could not tell where the ball was or were my defender was and or on offence. 2.when i am on the lock down mode the cam should be closer,lot closer. cuz that is the only guy that u can use so when im on the d-line an i spin off a guy i want 2 feel that spin not just lookin at it from a distance. i wanna be able to see the ball zoom pass me when i jump for a deflection on the d_line or anywere on the field. 3. at the end of the game it was weak,there should be coach's runnin on the field shakin the other coach's hand.an the player's should have better clelabration's for the win and clebration's for the loss.EX. dumping the water thing on the coach at the end would be good. but they really have to change that cam veiw when the ball is in the air. cuz it is really hard 2 see if ur Db or Wr is close enough were the ball is gonna land. 4. the int's should be more intese just like those amazin catches that's in the game. 5.maybe the replay's should be work on cuz i was getin rob so bad. Ex.when i throw the ball to my WR and he get pop they call it a fumble,but he did not have complete control and they review and the play stand's. that was really make me mad.Or when the cpu throw the ball at the tip of side line sometime the player do not have complete control but has one foot down they say it is a complete pass.i even done it a couple time's to the cpu. 6. i dont know if it is just me but i chould not go though my play's quick enough without have a half or whole second delay, threw formation an all. So, that what i notice and it still needs lil touch up's on the things said and i'm pretty sure other people have notice this 2. but i'm bout 2 play some more cuz there was sum more things that that i saw and i can't remember right now so, i'll be back