[SouthernBrick]

Quote: Originally Posted by bkrich83

Couple of very quick impressions as I really didn't get to spend much time with the game. Still not feeling the camera angle. Maybe it will grow on me, but I really am not enjoying it. Animations are fabulous. So varied, makes the game feel very organic. Still HATE the QB drop and throw animations and really don't like the kick/punt animations either. They just don't look right. Not a deal breaker, but an annoyance I guess. Graphically the game looks amazing, imo. Very satisfying dropping the hammer on someone. I actually like the auto-replays I think they are well done. Ratings really seem to matter. I like that. Not a fan of the passing mechanic yet. Again, like the camera angle maybe it will grow on me, but right now not liking it. Still really dislike the player models. I know it's petty but they are just so oversized they make the players feel stiff at times. Just not a fan Overall I would say my impressions are favorable, and with more time with the game, could be even more favorable. This weekend I will try to get some quality time with the demo.

I'm actually diggin' the camera angle. It definitely makes you second guess who is behind or around you. I still haven't learned my lessons (i.e. to much show boating lol). As of right now though I completely suck and I love the scheme but, this will take some getting used to. I sucked really bad at madden when I first started playing but, I got the hang of it and I'm sure I will with this one.

The player models imo look better than I expected them to be but, they are still kinda to big for my tastes but, I really believe at this point it's just the pads. I can't say enough about pursuit angles in this game and the animations and fluidity is second to none in the football genre. The runner also gets a low on really hard juke cuts when changing completely different direction. I can't complain about the graphics and I agree with you on the kick returns.

Overall though this game is fun so far so this may be a 1st day purchase once I make my decision and if I'm not to busy that day. Do I think this has revolutionized sports gaming as we know it? I'm not so sure and as of right now pretty doubtful IMO but, euphoria+football=EPIC!!

Realist football physics EVAR!

I don't think the tackling will ever get old.