NCAA Football 13 Demo Is Out, Post Your Impressions Here

[BA2929]

Re: NCAA Football 13 Demo Is Out, Post Your Impressions Here

Some impressions:

*Took a WR Reverse out of the Wildcat formation about 70 yards on the 2nd play of the game playing as KSU. The hole looked great opening up, but then the WR looked like an idiot running with the ball. The arm holding the football didn't move and he was running at an incredible rate.

*I like how the names/numbers below the players pop out this year. White with black trim. Looks a lot better.

*I don't like the replays/cut scenes. If that's what "Motion Blur" looks like, I'm not a fan. Hopefully it's tightened up for the retail release. Really blurry. I'll chalk it up to "demo".

*Wow, actual punt return blocking!

*Had THREE Studio Updates in the 1st Quarter. Two of them were TCU updates. I don't care what TCU does THAT much.

*SIX Studio Updates in one game. 4 of them were for TCU. 1 per Quarter is enough, thanks.

*Love the passing game. Going to be fun when I actually use a QB that can throw the ball, unlike Klein - who is a beast to run with, however.

*Just had a 9 play, 118 yard drive according to the drive summary. Someone tell me how that is possible. TAKE OUT PENALTY YARDAGE PLEASE.

*The Wildcat formation actually works this year. That's nice to see. Works almost too well, but this is Varsity.

*I'd say I never got a pass rush with KSU, but I'm going to blame that on KSU's defensive line not being very good this year. They lost their 2 best from last year.

I won 28-0. Baylor didn't do anything on offense, but that's, yet again, because this is on Varsity and that's incredibly easy for me.

Felt a lot smoother than NCAA '12. Players actually felt like they had weight to them and the hits felt harder. The passing game is awesome.

[Mo]

Re: NCAA Football 13 Demo Is Out, Post Your Impressions Here

I'm having fun with this game, and that's all I can ask for in a video game.

[JaZart]

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I've had lots of studio updates also but I think it's just because we're playing on 3 minute quarters.

Hopefully in a 5+ minute/qtr game the studio updates will be less frequent and spread apart.

I also feel the studio updates cut in at odd times:
-After a sack on 4th and goal I got one
-After a 55yd TD pass
-Returning a punt for a TD.

[illwill10]

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I played a game with Lsu vs. ALA. Overally I liked it. It was a close low scoring a game where I shut out Ala. And I played a game with USC vs ORe which was 24-17. I can see myself playing this game. The one thing is that I got 6-7 Ints in 2 games combined.
I also played the RG3 thing because since I play RTG it would tell me how it will play. It sounded like they had his voice in the game. I like that there was commentary hopefully it is in RTG too. Even though this is just a demo, I have a strong feeling(85%) that RTG will be still locked to 5 min quarters. If so, I will be disappointed because it should have been in. But, I was able to get 38 attempts and 14 runs in 5 min quarters. If I can get 20-25+ carries as a HB I will be good. I know the main improvement for RTG will be Reaction time

[TheRealHST]

I also must say this has to be the most generous Demo in the history of sports games. To give you all this content on a demo is amazing

[arobbi3]

Re: NCAA Football 13 Demo Is Out, Post Your Impressions Here

Some impressions:
*Had THREE Studio Updates in the 1st Quarter. Two of them were TCU updates. I don't care what TCU does THAT much.

*SIX Studio Updates in one game. 4 of them were for TCU. 1 per Quarter is enough, thanks.

TCU and WVU are members of the Big 12 conference so that's why that game is focued upon, and while it may be overblown I hope this is due to this being the demo. Hopefully the number of times each game is updated decreases, but the total number of updates do not (2 TCU, 1 OU ISU, 1 UT TTU).

[tested29]

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I'm loving it. My only complaint is the motion blur looks terrible. Its over done by a mile in the cut scenes. However, studio updates are kinda annoying to be honest. It was 3 and 1 going into score with 24 seconds left on their 2, I'm down by 6 in the game and then "lets take it back to the studio...". Not good timing. I don't care about other teams as I'm trying to win this game.

The passing is much improved though. I also noticed the QB sneak isn't an automatic fall down anymore. So happy about that.

[khaliib]

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I wish I had Broadcast Cam, esp on the Special Teams!!!

A must for me to edit Speed/Acceleration down for players so that "Speed/Explosiveness" won't be applied to so many players and to give some more room to a really small field again.

Like that WR's are aggressive on balls in the air.

Loved throwing a deep outside comeback to an "Area" shorter than the route and the WR came back 5 yrds making a diving sideline catch.

Love that there are dropped wide-open passes that occur from time to time.
-hit a WR in the helmet when not looking, was frustrated but funny at the same time.

Love the speed of the pulling linemen and how they block through the levels.
-wish they would level/pancake players though!


Still need more pressure on Block attempts, esp punt block when there's an all-out block on.


Must lower the Tackle ratings to bring more muffed tackle animations out.

**I think it's me wanting to see something that's really not there, but it just seems like there are some different QB throwing motions going on!
-or maybe release times depending on Arm Strength?

Still trying to figure out how a Star Player impacts Off-Gameplay.
-does AI look to get the ball to them?

Wondering what Rating dictates how fast the "Squigglies" will show on a QB at an Away Game?
-Especially since it is said to be Dynamic and is affected by gameplay.

Will stay up and play some more games.

[BA2929]

Re: NCAA Football 13 Demo Is Out, Post Your Impressions Here

TCU and WVU are members of the Big 12 conference so that's why that game is focued upon, and while it may be overblown I hope this is due to this being the demo. Hopefully the number of times each game is updated decreases, but the total number of updates do not (2 TCU, 1 OU ISU, 1 UT TTU).

Even in 9 minute quarters, I won't want 6 updates. Once per Quarter is enough. They can put 2-3 games in each time for all I care. Hopefully my game was just on the outskirts of what the norm is. Some people are saying they only got 3. I'll play another few games tomorrow to see if it changes.

Also, I know who is in the Big 12. Look at my avatar. .

[1GATOR FAN]

I know this is dumb but the dang grass still looks like complete crap... In 11 it looked good during actual gameplay but in 12 and 13 it just changed for the worse .

I still have yet to finish my game that's just the first thing I noticed lol

[weeeeeeez]

Kansas State is really fun to play with. Colin Klein = right handed Tim Tebow

[Playmakers]

Re: NCAA Football 13 Demo Is Out, Post Your Impressions Here

I know this is dumb but the dang grass still looks like complete crap... In 11 it looked good during actual gameplay but in 12 and 13 it just changed for the worse .

I still have yet to finish my game that's just the first thing I noticed lol

i agree 100%

[Patrick_T21]

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I haven't seen many comments praising the new Studio Updates, but I would caution those who don't like them to wait until the final release to decide.

The devs resoundingly claimed that these updates would be pertinent to your team and season. With the demo, there is no logic dictating what games are, in fact, specifically important to your dynasty. For that reason, we get TCU updates, etc. I won't mind two or three updates a quarter, and will actually watch them all the way through, if they keep me updated with what's going on in games that matter to my team.

For me, this feature has me more excited than any other in recent memory, save for perhaps a supposed gameplay improvements in a given year. As a majority offline dynasty player, the game basically turns into a recruiting mini-game after the first few years because there is no connection to the rest of the dynasty both within the year and between years. After a few years, I no longer know who is in the top 10, who are dominant players, etc. simply because there are too many menus to click through every single week to find out all that info. If this feature works as advertised, that will no longer be the case and will provide for a much longer playability.

[Gorsi]

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well, this is my first NCAA football game. I have been playing madden for the last 4 years, but never NCAA. To me, this looks amazing, EPIC. the commentary is years ahead of Madden. Gameplay is great, its better than madden, I am glad i will be picking this up in July!!

I know you guys are veterans of this series, and are finding problems already, but I am angry that I never tried NCAA before. Can't wait.

[TheRegan]

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I liked the Studio updates, I found the gave me a nice break every once in awhile. My favorite part was when I was playing the Oregon USC game, at the end he mentioned Oregon played Colorado the week before.