NCAA Football 12 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (360, PS3)

[misterkrabz]

Re: NCAA Football 12 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (360, PS3)

Creditbilty department? Whatever, jerkoff. The demo game is the worst looking NCAA game to date on the PS3.

Hehe...I can't agree with ya...I'm not blown away by the demo but it's not the worst looking NCAA game on the PS3...can you make an agrument that it's not the much better than past versions? Sure...but it's not worse.

[Wildcats302]

Re: NCAA Football 12 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (360, PS3)

Creditbilty department? Whatever, jerkoff. The demo game is the worst looking NCAA game to date on the PS3.

Calling other posters names is not cool and you are not really adding much to this thread IMO. You could have left off the first sentence and your reply would be fine.

[packersfan4eva]

Re: NCAA Football 12 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (360, PS3)

Keep in mind that since I got rid of NCAA '11 when my dynasty got boring in January-ish, I'm a little rusty.

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Won a 16-13 thriller with Alabama over FSU on AA, but I kept shooting myself in the foot. I scored on my first drive to make it 7-0, and dominated the rest of the game. I couldn't score, though, because I'm not used to the good zone, so I'd see an open man, throw it, but the underneath defender would pick it off.

The 4th quarter came around, and I had them pinned deep in their territory with 13 seconds left. They completed a pass to give themselves some breathing room, but then I accidentally called a blitz when I didn't want to during their no-huddle and they threw a 75-yard touchdown pass. 7-7. Overtime.

We traded off field goals in OT because I couldn't figure out a ****ing way to score, but then I sacked them on four straight plays to win.

The Good
1) The new AI zone defense -- it was actually tough to throw against, and unless you had an actual wide open man the pass probably wouldn't be completed.

2) The new tackle animations are good, although there was one where I was sprinting at a guy who stood still and I flew backwards.

3) It's more challenging on default than usual.

4) Better than NCAA '11 so far.

5) You can actually BLOCK KICKS!!! Got a hand on a punt, and it appears to be possible to block a kick.
The Bad
1) Too much user pressure. This can be fixed easily with sliders, but I had nine sacks in the game. Nine.

2) Telling the defense to focus on the pass is kind of a cheat code. They didn't complete a single pass after I started doing that in the second half--aside from the time they scored.

The Playbook Glitch
1) When scrolling through punt plays, two of the plays showed up normally, but the third was really small and shoved in the corner, so two-thirds of the normal play box was black and the other third was the whole play compressed.

2) When scrolling through normal plays (I think I was in the Pistol), it showed the three plays, but the top half of two random plays covered the bottom of two of them So there were actually five plays shown on the screen, but I couldn't pick the random ones.

Score
9/10

[cbc72]

Re: NCAA Football 12 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (360, PS3)

-Has anyone seen the CPU QB attempt any deep balls? I've played 7 games and can't recall the CPU attempting any long passes. It's all been dink and dunk. (Sorry if this has been brought up)

Yes, Bama got about a 30 yard pass on me, splitting cover 3 defenders for a TD.

[wheelman990]

Re: NCAA Football 12 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (360, PS3)

Is there anyway we can start a separate "I hate EA/They Don't Try/Dreadlocks suck/I hate Grass/This looks like a Super Nintendo Game/Convince me to buy this" Thread?

I feel if we could do that it would be much easier for me to navigate in this thread and see the 1 in 20 posts that doesn't relate to those topics listed above.

I have a feeling you would much rather have a NCAA 12 is perfect, nothing wrong with the game thread wouldnt you? Its so annoyin having to read anything negative about this game right? After all it is perfect in every way.


The fact you have taken notice of the constant complaints of the SAME issues, and act like there all just I hate EA posts baffle me

[Pared]

Re: NCAA Football 12 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (360, PS3)

Stop the bickering and post impressions or don't post.

It's extremely simple.

[AuburnAlumni]

Re: NCAA Football 12 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (360, PS3)

I have a feeling you would much rather have a NCAA 12 is perfect, nothing wrong with the game thread wouldnt you? Its so annoyin having to read anything negative about this game right? After all it is perfect in every way.


The fact you have taken notice of the constant complaints of the SAME issues, and act like there all just I hate EA posts baffle me

Nope. Constructive criticism is fine. But "Why doesn't EA Care?" "I'm completely disgusted at the lack of awesome grass" "This is the same old game"

That stuff makes me want to bash my head against a wall. Especially when it's repeated ad nauseum by every 5 post wonder who pops their head in this forum to whine and moan for a few weeks, then vanish back into oblivion until the following June when the vicious cycle starts all over.

I think clear improvements such as CPU RB AI, etc. should be recognized. There are obvious issues, such as excessive pancakes on Heisman and a lack of QB scramble, but overall I think it is an excellent demo.

[AirLobo23]

Re: NCAA Football 12 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (360, PS3)

Demo is growing on me. My biggest complaint is the awful looking grass during normal gameplay...i think ps2/xbox had better looking grass.

[wheelman990]

Re: NCAA Football 12 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (360, PS3)

Stop the bickering and post impressions or don't post.

It's extremely simple.

Sorry if I went over board with my post Pared. I probably went about it the wrong way expressing my point. Just trying to say criticism doesnt mean someone here has a EA agenda. Again, I apologize.

[JMD]

Re: NCAA Football 12 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (360, PS3)

I've played a few games, 360, my thoughts, it's a football game, it's new, I had fun. I'll buy it.

[cbc72]

Re: NCAA Football 12 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (360, PS3)

This brings me to my beef so far and it might totally be me sucking for whatever reason on this demo. Guys, I cannot score! After the first game or two it was cute, but I've scored 4 FOUR touchdowns in the 7 games I've played so far. I've went 4-3 in those games with wins of 3-0, 6-0, 9-3, 14-0. I've lost games 2-0(LOL), 10-7, and 14-6(One of these was a pick 6).

So, for whatever reason...on the demo I have, I cannot put together touchdown drives. I'm frustrated a bit but at the same time somewhat excited because they are only 2 minute quarters and D looks a lot better. That said, a lot of you are putting up 20-30 points in some games. I have not come close to one of these...very strange. I'm not the GOAT but by no means the WOAT at this game. 14 points being my high after 7 games is a little disturbing but not a huge deal so far. Maybe I'm not use to the speed it's set on? Thoughts? I've read some say they do not like it.

I'm not seeing a problem here. They are only 4 minute halves. That is not a lot of time. The way I play, usually there is only one possession per team per half. And if I start with the ball, the CPU will be lucky to see a possession.

In 3 games, I only scored one touchdown, but I was stopped inside the 5 yard line 3 times. My one TD was on a 25+ yard pass with time expiring on the clock.

I'm not sure how much you expect to be scoring in a 4 minute half. I think 14 points sounds about right for a high score. I play NCAA at 8 minute quarters, so taking 14x4 would be 56 points in a full game for me.

[wheelman990]

Re: NCAA Football 12 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (360, PS3)

Nope. Constructive criticism is fine. But "Why doesn't EA Care?" "I'm completely disgusted at the lack of awesome grass" "This is the same old game"

That stuff makes me want to bash my head against a wall. Especially when it's repeated ad nauseum by every 5 post wonder who pops their head in this forum to whine and moan for a few weeks, then vanish back into oblivion until the following June when the vicious cycle starts all over.

I think clear improvements such as CPU RB AI, etc. should be recognized. There are obvious issues, such as excessive pancakes on Heisman and a lack of QB scramble, but overall I think it is an excellent demo.

I dont disagree with your gameplay being better, but we need the grass isnt good enough people too...other wise the Madden 13 art team will be twiddling there thumb next year.

NCAA 12 was a step up in gameplay for sure. The lack of suction was my favorite impression of NCAA 12

[CYST2000]

Re: NCAA Football 12 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (360, PS3)

I really like the demo, but I can't help but scratch my head wondering how they were able to get the suction out now as opposed to doing it back in 2008.

I do feel that the overall feel of the game has been upgraded like the transition from hit to hit tackles, but I still feel like I am not in control of my player 100% of the time. I really wish they could overhaul the a.i. I still see computer controlled running backs shifting to avoid players that aren't even in the picture, but as long as they attempt to go forward then it will be a minor issue.

Presentation is very well done, and the replays are extremely easy on the eyes. I only wish they would update the commentary and go ahead and get rid of the cut up and very unnecessary Erin Andrews.

Overall I like the demo, and will like the full game when it hits my PS3 on the July 12th. I think a few changes to the slider set and a slower game speed could make this the one football game I choose to buy for the third straight year.

[mm boost]

Re: NCAA Football 12 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (360, PS3)

loving the demo, although Heisman is damn near impossible, and pretty much cheats. I am so excited to get the game and go balls deep into dynasty mode and slider adjustments. This game is going to be killer. The new presentation elements blows me the hell away, I love the montages inbetween quarters and after half time, and the pre-game stuff is awesome. I love them showing the fans holding up 4 fingers when 4th quarter starts...all of this stuff has been exactly what I've been screaming for. Thank you EA!

I love the gameplay, graphics, presenation, etc. I am glad I pre-ordered the game.

Had a cool sequence of events last night playing as FSU against Bama. Trent Richardson absolutely molested my offense all night, and his signature move was a hurdle, and he used it 3-4 different times to break big runs. Near end of the game, he runs up the gut, attempts to do another hurdle to hit the open space, but this time, my linebacker comes out of no where, spears him in mid-air, and absolutely plants him in the dirt and stops them on 4th down, and I got the ball back. It was incredible! It was like my defense adapted to his play style, and didn't fall for the going low tackles anymore.

[Wildcats302]

Re: NCAA Football 12 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (360, PS3)

I'm not seeing a problem here. They are only 4 minute halves. That is not a lot of time. The way I play, usually there is only one possession per team per half. And if I start with the ball, the CPU will be lucky to see a possession.

In 3 games, I only scored one touchdown, but I was stopped inside the 5 yard line 3 times. My one TD was on a 25+ yard pass with time expiring on the clock.

I'm not sure how much you expect to be scoring in a 4 minute half. I think 14 points sounds about right for a high score. I play NCAA at 8 minute quarters, so taking 14x4 would be 56 points in a full game for me.

Very good points. Maybe we are just playing sim and others are cheesing. I do have to say I'm loving the defense in this game.

I think another good point you make is the 2 minute quarters and 4 minute halves. I'm a run first, I-formation type guy and its hard to run and establish a good drive when the game is so short. I think I keep falling into the trap of passing the ball too much and I think I'm having issues against the zone D...which is actually working this year.