Early Backbreaker Impressions (Pastapadre)

[bkrich83]

Re: Early Backbreaker Impressions (Pastapadre)

You getting 360 version bk? Hope to grab a copy today. If I can sneak away from wife long enough.

I think I am going to get it for the 360. That seems to be what everyone I would play online is getting if for. Has anyone heard of any differences in the versions as far as performance or graphics go?

[Afrikan]

Re: Early Backbreaker Impressions (Pastapadre)

Does he have a video of himself beating the CPU easily like he claims?

I'd love to see that......

also, what are "early" impressions....are these not covered in an embargo?

how come there are not more "early" impressions from other sites.

[bkrich83]

Re: Early Backbreaker Impressions (Pastapadre)

Does he have a video of himself beating the CPU easily like he claims?

I'd love to see that......

also, what are "early" impressions....are these not covered in an embargo?

how come there are not more "early" impressions from other sites.

Not sure. Did he get the game from 505? Or did he like many others around here manage to get it himself personally. If it's the latter, then the embargo does not apply to him.

If it's like the Demo, I could maybe see that. I still haven't given up a TD to the CPU in the demo. Now like I said earlier I haven't put the same time in to the demo as others have (long week of work), but I don't think it's out of the realm of possibility to be honest. I don't know his skillset, but it's not unimaginable.

I am not sure why the reviewer is always to blame when this game gets some negative press.

[Afrikan]

Re: Early Backbreaker Impressions (Pastapadre)

Not sure. Did he get the game from 505? Or did he like many others around here manage to get it himself personally. If it's the latter, then the embargo does not apply to him.

If it's like the Demo, I could maybe see that. I still haven't given up a TD to the CPU in the demo. Now like I said earlier I haven't put the same time in to the demo as others have (long week of work), but I don't think it's out of the realm of possibility to be honest. I don't know his skillset, but it's not unimaginable.

I am not sure why the reviewer is always to blame when this game gets some negative press.

well, I don't know if that last sentence was directed to me....but its not about blaming him for anything....its just that from my time playing the game...the CPU is not as easy as he claims.....so I'd love to see him play, it wouldn't be that hard...he has put up videos in the past, I believe.

now from streams I've seen from full games....the CPU does make stupid decisions late in games...mainly the draw plays in key long situations.....that needs to be fix and should easily be fixed....

for now I think a setting of Medium, with Human's player form low...might cause less interceptions.....but I'll find out tomorrow morning...

I think the Hard setting might be too hard for the CPU's QB against the AI defensive teammates of the Human......if that makes sense...lol.

but yeah, if anyone is part of Pasta's website, ask him to put up videos of him beating the computer....with the weakest teams...lol.

[Joeyland]

Still think 1st person only kills it

[Playmakers]

Re: Early Backbreaker Impressions (Pastapadre)

I just wonder when you claim to have a game built on customization how can you not allowing editing of player ratings, have no create a player and not allow the user to pick their own quarter length? Don't claim "great customization" if that is the case. A fantastic logo editing and uniform editor by themselves do not equal "great customization."

The devs dropped the ball on what could have been an incredible game IMO.

Well if this is true then that comment just sealed the deal for me.....

No way in hell can I pick up this game without being able to edit my own player ratings........

You can't even make the CPU players smarter to jump start their offense...

[blackscorpion11]

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Yes, pasta had some valid points, but I cant help but wonder how the review would have read if it had been another game, and what the ending score might have been. I have a feeling it would be 2 pages of positives, and these negative issues would be squeezed in a small paragraph somewhere.

My point is, I dont feel any credit was given to what this game has done right, and acomplished. The gameplay and physics are simply in another world. Its sad they really got no credit at all.

He lied by omission, he spent several pargraphs bashing the game and one positive sentence on the physics..But he has the right to his opinion..I personally dont see what the big deal is, other games have flaws at release and get patched..why not this one?

[blackscorpion11]

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well, I don't know if that last sentence was directed to me....but its not about blaming him for anything....its just that from my time playing the game...the CPU is not as easy as he claims.....so I'd love to see him play, it wouldn't be that hard...he has put up videos in the past, I believe.

now from streams I've seen from full games....the CPU does make stupid decisions late in games...mainly the draw plays in key long situations.....that needs to be fix and should easily be fixed....

for now I think a setting of Medium, with Human's player form low...might cause less interceptions.....but I'll find out tomorrow morning...

I think the Hard setting might be too hard for the CPU's QB against the AI defensive teammates of the Human......if that makes sense...lol.

but yeah, if anyone is part of Pasta's website, ask him to put up videos of him beating the computer....with the weakest teams...lol.

I thought about it and ive never played a game on its highest setting and never lost... lowers his impressions credibility

[boritter]

Re: Early Backbreaker Impressions (Pastapadre)

Pasta is just the messenger. 90% of what Pasta claims has been verified by playing the demo or documented on other sites and forums. Attacking Pasta or saying he is pro-EA does not change the fact that Backbreaker has serious deficiencies.

[blackscorpion11]

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This game ships with 60 teams right???? how can all of them be cupcakes?

[Exonerated]

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This game ships with 60 teams right???? how can all of them be cupcakes?

The highest is rated 78/100 if i recall correctly.

[sportyguyfl31]

Re: Early Backbreaker Impressions (Pastapadre)

Form your own opinions...if YOU are personally liking the game, and are finding it enjoyable and challenging, that is all that matters.

[steez3]

Re: Early Backbreaker Impressions (Pastapadre)

does anyone know if your playing the road to BB or just a season, if your team and other teams get better over time? will the cpu teams ratings go higher if they win a bunch of games?? All these impressions are from just exhibition games? Since the game comes out today it doesnt really matter but I woulda liked to see people playing the other game modes and comparing the games from exhibition to road to BB

[Jackdog]

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http://www.operationsports.com/forum...e-posting.html

You want to compare??? Go here.

http://www.operationsports.com/forums/football-other/

[Caventer]

Re: Early Backbreaker Impressions (Pastapadre)

[QUOTE=Soodmeg;2041114548]Also I would like to bring this up. This link is what I can only assume PP playing the game. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVYURQe_TJI

That missed TD at the end is pathetic. This game has some true deadly sins. Not scoring TDs, Repeated Punter Roughing, AI Interception fest, stupid AI play calling, more I am sure I am not aware of.

.....yet it is insane that I am still considering buying it, go figure.