NCAA Football 14 Demo is Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

**con_eras** · 06-19-2013, 01:05 PM

Re: NCAA Football 14 Demo is Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

It seems like I'm the only one that felt like I was playing a PS2 game. I was playing Madden 13 while the Demo downloaded, when it downloaded I quit Madden and loaded NCAA and right from the start I felt cheated... Maybe the graphics are better than last year, and the gameplay also better, but the overall experience was bad. The player models are terrible compared to Madden, NCAA doesn't have to spend as much time on Faces and overall player detail so you can expect it to be less impressive than madden, but you would expect to spend the extra time on gameplay.

The A.I. blocking on blitzes is just as bad as last year. Last year you could get 60+ sacks with your LB's by blitzing all day. On the demo I had 8 sacks with Ohio State on 3 min Quarters. I used all the default settings and found the game to be very slow, commentary was bad, I noticed the crowd in only two occasions and the camera AGAIN doesn't let you see your WR closest to the far sideline.

I couldn't believe how bad this game was in comparison.

I know that Madden isn't perfect, but the game experience on Madden 13 is much, much better.

**420 others** · 06-19-2013, 01:06 PM

Re: NCAA Football 14 Demo is Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

Originally posted by TDenverFan

Would you care to elaborate?

Let's just say...would you like some cheese with that wine?

**BellSKA** · 06-19-2013, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by BenGerman

I see a few people saying a lot of this optimism is just "demo hype".

I don't think that's at all fair to say. A lot of us here at OS have been incredibly frustrated over the years with this game, and I specifically remember that being true for a lot of people last year when the demo released. The game has improved a lot, IMO, and I don't want my opinion to be boiled down to "looking through rose colored glasses". I'll tell you when I think a game sucks, and I'll tell you when I think one has improved. And this time, I think the game has improved.

No one's arguing that this game hasn't improved. But it's fair to say people are over hyping or viewing this in a favorable manner because it's very early (less than 24 hrs) and there still are VERY noticeable deficiencies. People do have rose colored glasses by the way it's been put on a pedestal. It's a noticeably better game than previous years, but look at trying to make it the best, not just better than the last version.
Maybe you need to work on viewing other peoples critical opinions as consumers wanting the best product available. We both agree the game has improved, but that's not good enough.

**SteelerSpartan** · 06-19-2013, 01:08 PM

Re: NCAA Football 14 Demo is Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

So did they remove the Fatigue Rate slider????

If so, that better be tuned spot on

**loccdogg26** · 06-19-2013, 01:12 PM

Re: NCAA Football 14 Demo is Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

Just something I noticed from a graphical standpoint:
1. While playing the Oregon Texas A&M game I picked Oregons all whites and they did not get dirty. (Doesn"t bother me really because I play 8 minute quarters and they get dirty later in game).

2. I hope they can fix teams with those Adidas Strategy Striped socks ie Michigan because the socks actually need to be "twisted" so the stripes are on the back of the sock instead of on the side.

**tetoleetd** · 06-19-2013, 01:13 PM

Re: NCAA Football 14 Demo is Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

Originally posted by 420 others

Let's just say...would you like some cheese with that wine?

whatever you have found, no one else has seemed to find it. maybe its just a rare glitch that only you have.

**XxJustAguessxX** · 06-19-2013, 01:14 PM

Re: NCAA Football 14 Demo is Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

Originally posted by JerseySuave4

I don't think anyways arguing this game isn't better, i do however think that a lot of the positive vibes come from the fact that NCAA 13 sucked and people are happy to have a game that doesn't completely suck.

This year's game has improved and shouldn't deter those who enjoy the series from buying the game, I just personally don't feel that the game is THAT much more enjoyable because it's still very stale.

Just my personal opinion based on my time with the demo and thoughts on it compared to the initial reaction people were giving.

I don't think it's a fact that 13 sucked. Maybe your opinion but it did not suck. I liked 13, it had some negatives but I enjoyed the game. The guys who fixed the game rosters did a great job, add some decent sliders and u have a playable game. I think the demo is a step in the right direction.

**420 others** · 06-19-2013, 01:15 PM

Re: NCAA Football 14 Demo is Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

Originally posted by tetoleetd

whatever you have found, no one else has seemed to find it. maybe its just a rare glitch that only you have.

I'm afraid it happened twice...which is two more times than acceptable...

**BellSKA** · 06-19-2013, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by HozAndMoose

I feel like the people complaining will never be happy. No game is perfect. Not one. NCAA has been one of the worst recently. But if you dont think this is significantly better then nothing will make you think that. Passing is no different than last year to me. CPU completes tons of little underneath routes to the TE and HB. I can shut down any receiver i want if im defending him. I can read where the QB is gonna go but majority of the time he still beats me cause im just a split second off.

I have no issue with the running at all. There were to many broken tackles but i moved the tackle slider to 65 and it seemed normal.

I knew coming in to this year that commentary would still be crap. There just inst enough left in current gen to get the best out of everything.

Graphics are fine. Who the hell cares about the sidelines.

I feel the same way about equipment. Give me one damn helmet and face mask. Put the rest to things that actually matter.

Thats just my OPINION though. If you dont like then who cares.

And the damn no huddle thing will be fixed. If you dont think it will then.........

Well, I think you express your opinions poorly but it doesn't matter because you don't care about my opinions on your opinions.

I have a complaint with game play that can be rectified with a few corrections. Most things I think users can get used to. I have a problem with my O-line on 4th and short not being disciplined on hard counts. I can change sliders, or EA can make the AI more intelligent.

Point is, most of the complaints I see are issues that can be resolved. People just want to make everyone (EA) aware they exist. If we don't speak up and say we have a problem with something, how will anyone know?

**mrprice33** · 06-19-2013, 01:18 PM

Re: NCAA Football 14 Demo is Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

Originally posted by 420 others

I would laugh...but I can't. I will have a vid up shortly... R.I.P NCAA

Who got out the jump to conclusions mat?

**ncaajunkie** · 06-19-2013, 01:19 PM

Re: NCAA Football 14 Demo is Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

Originally posted by w1ck80

Love the demo. Really think that the atmosphere has been slightly enhanced. I have a dumb question though. I didn't play last years' game so can anyone help me with those P and R icons that sometimes pop up over the defensive end's head? (I think they are blue and orange). What are those?

This is the first year for the R and P. The R means read and P means pitch. The R is normally over the DE. Sometimes it might be the OLB or DT. R is your first read if the DE crashes down going after the HB you keep the ball with the QB. If you keep the ball with the QB now you look at P or the pitch man. If he commits to the QB then pitch it. If he commits to the HB then keep the ball and cut up filed. BUT If the DE stands up you give the ball to the HB. Hope this helps

**colkilla** · 06-19-2013, 01:19 PM

Re: NCAA Football 14 Demo is Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

you going to tell us what the glitch was?

**Rolltide78980** · 06-19-2013, 01:21 PM

Re: NCAA Football 14 Demo is Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

Just wondering if anyone knows, what is the acceleration burst. We have always had RT as a boost and it doesn't appear to be any different than the past years.

**TDenverFan** · 06-19-2013, 01:21 PM

Re: NCAA Football 14 Demo is Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

I get you're uploading a video, but could you at least tell us what happened?

**booker21** · 06-19-2013, 01:22 PM

Re: NCAA Football 14 Demo is Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

Originally posted by BenGerman

I think this problem actually stems from the lack of a O-Line/D-Line interaction. Sure, it's better this year, but the idea of a pass rush is to force QB's to make wild throws and bad decisions. 80% of the time when I've gotten a pass rush in the demo, the QB will rush out and run, or take the sack.

Ideally, the game needs to get to the point where you'll have QB's throwing off their back foot, on the run, and with the threat of a D-Line to knock the ball down.

Still, I've tinkered with the QBA and have gotten some really nice completion percentages. Right now I'm at 25 for both sides and I'm fine with it.

What difficulty?

NCAA Football 14 Demo is Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

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