Backbreaker Demo Available, Post Your Impressions Here

[Pacman83]

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This is the same way I feel. The gameplay is good, but the camera kills it for me as well.

I understand both sides on this one...Obviously you have to control the entire defense/offense, you have to throw and catch and run, so limiting the view is slightly confusing, especially in 2010. The term "God-Cam" is funny to me since you are "God". You control 11 players at any given time on your fingertips, so why not be able to see the rush and the coverage? I mean, a video game is about control right?

With that said, it works great as a QB/HB. The view is limited on the field and it gives a different experience. It adds intensity, and challenge. I could lean either way, but i prefer to have options...which also varies my approach to the game.

[Nintari]

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The one good thing though in regard to the camera is since we can click to see routes, we know there's an in game camera angle there. So all they would have to do is send a quick patch down if they want.

Maybe if people complain enough, we'll get one. Nothing bad about having options in a game imo.

[phant030]

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suck camera.....sucked in Madden superstar mode, sucks here. That is all. Really the only way I can put it.

[blackscorpion11]

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The game is a lot of fun but I really suck at it. Any time I do anything remotely successful I feel like I deserve a cookie.

I've seen a few pretty sweet moments so far.

-Opposing team was punting with a 25 MPH wind in the punters face. The punt made it about 20 yards downfield, hit the ground and bounced high in the air. One of the opposing gunners leapt in the air for the ball as about 8 guys converged on it. I bumped into him and sent him spinning like a helicopter. Someone else caught it and a big pile-up ensued.

-CPU QB passed over the middle. My safety and CB both closed on the ball at the same time in front of the receiver. The safety got there first, caught the ball, bowled over his teammate (the CB) and ran it in for 6.

-I blitzed around the edge as the OLB and tried to dive and sack the QB. I completely whiffed and knocked the isht out of one of my own guys on the other side of him lol.

WEATHER EFFECTS !!!!! how many years has it been since weve seen legitimate weather affect a game?? YES!!!

[FroznYogurt]

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Won my first game, er, half 3-0. I just jumped straight into Pro Medium after the training drills and some tackle alley. I was the Indianapolis Spartans against the Columbia Colonels, so that's probably how I won on my first go around. Offense will take some practice, which I like, as I managed a whopping -2 total yards on my first drive. CPU's first drive I received a gift as I forced the CPU to cough it up and recovered. My 2nd drive lasted 1 play as I threw a pic throwing deep into the safety. After the CPU converted on 4th and 1 on their 2nd drive, I forced another fumble, this time, the ball shot into the air and into the hands of a linebacker after the HB got flipped. My final drive I got off a quick pass and romped 19 yards to get into position for the half-winning field goal on the 21. Final play, with 3 seconds left, I booted the half-winning FG to go up 3-0. I'm one of the many few who actually enjoy the camera, as it makes me feel really immersed into the game and player. Overall, I really enjoyed it, exceeded my expectations, and had converted me into a definate day 1 buyer.

[Anaxamander]

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You really want to see Euphoria in action? Start hurdling at random moments (R stick up). You'll get thrown all over the field.

[NoDakHusker]

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You really want to see Euphoria in action? Start hurdling at random moments (R stick up). You'll get thrown all over the field.

haha I've done that. There's some pretty wicked stuff that happens. One time my player got flipped end over end only to get smashed in the ribs by some DB that came flying across.
It was awesome.

[FroznYogurt]

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seriously, everyone stay away from aggressive mode on defense....until you get the hang of the game....heck even then you might still rather stay away from it...

I look at it like the Power Swing in MLB The Show.....you have to know what you are doing or nothing good happens.....where as Contact hitting in MLB The Show is like Focus mode on Defense.

stay away from Aggressive mode, unless you have a clear shot at someone.....until you get the hang of playing different positions on Defense......and I generally stay using one position, instead of switching during a play.

also use your team to their strength and not their weakness... I like using Chicago..but I know that in a 2min demo, its hard to really use them properly and I'm forced to pass more...which isn't how you want to use them...

if most of you want to pass around, use Indy....and mix up your plays....the CPU is pretty smart.....

I know it is hard with this view and you don't know who will be double covered or what....but what you can do is

pay attention to the Safeties.....pre-snap and post snap.....remember your original play and where your secondary WR will be....as well as Rb/Fb going to the flats....

try not to take sacks, and get rid of the ball in 2-3 seconds, each time.

I agree, aggressive mode is bit too risky on defense. Great assessment and advice for everyone.

[hatisback]

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Swats are in. Just saw one. The defender leaped up with both hands and batted it down. Looked awesome.

[teewee]

Yea I really do agree with you on that my friend. I know they wanted to give fans the feel of been on the field and not having a God like view and all. But I think they should of aleast gave us a few more Cam. angle options for people who didn't wamt this Cam. Angle they currently have in the game. It is very hard to use to and all. It also gives me a big headache and all. But for me the game is a renter right now. The game overall is a solid game. But for BB2 they really need to give fans more Cam. options to choice from.

all people will do with those few more cameras is find away to cheese.

[wickedbadman]

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The main problem is this, I think...they took the 3rd person shooter metaphor a little too far. This game controls too much like Gears of War, and not enough like a fluid athletic contest. Football requires quick, precise movements, and the controls do not provide that. When you're going north/south, this game is awesome. As soon as east/west come into play, things go south in a hurry.

I agree strongly, might be the closest to what I have been thinking in words.

While it puts you "in the game", football players need split second physical attributes to survive "in the game", and I don't feel like I always have that available to me.

I was going to buy but now I am on the fence. I think it looks to be a great game and brilliant engine, but I just don't think I have the mentality it requires to succeed in this game.

[ramzes93]

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I just had my best passing game ever as Wagner of the Spartans: 7-8 for 203 yards and three touchdowns.

I tried to move around in the pocket a little more and it helped me avoid the rush.

[brak]

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Someone mentioned earlier about not finding any bugs...I did find one. I completed a 20-yard pass downfield, roughing the passer on the play. I accepted the penalty but instead of adding the penalty yardage to the end of the play, it gave me 15 yards from the LOS. Hopefully that will be fixed in the final version or in a patch? Otherwise, as many have said, really fun demo - too many INTs that's for sure. Maybe that can be helped with ratings? I'm still not sure I'll buy it Day 1 but I'm impressed with the game from what I've seen. Definitely a nice change from Madden.

[kgisyourfather]

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This game is incredible. I love it. So refreshing. I used to play football and this is the real thing. I love the camera it's incredible imo. This is not a video game. This is a simulation. And omg. Why has it taken so long? Thx EA.... But it's here now.

[granddogg]

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is it me are do alot of gamers on here want something easy? i want see the whole field is all im reading..its to hard.