NCAA Football 14 Review (360/PS3)

[RaychelSnr]

The final version of NCAA Football before the next generation of consoles arrive has hit the (virtual) marketplace. EA has packed the latest iteration of its college football simulation about as full as you can, but does that mean it’s the best so far of this generation?

This year fans of the NCAA Football series finally get their first taste of EA's new football physics engine, Infinity Engine 2.

EA claims that now speed, momentum, mass, and more are all taken into account when determining the outcome of any collision. EA has also added in a brand new recruiting system, a revamped dynasty mode, and for the first time in the NCAA series, Ultimate Team is making its debut into the franchise.

All of the improvements and additions do translate into what is probably the most authentic college football experience ever on a console, but that doesn't mean NCAA Football 14 is perfect.

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[Neverwhere]

Excellent review!

[will12203]

Great review

[believeinnow]

What were your thoughts on the new halftime presentation? I heard that they talk about the first half and what changes need to be made in the second.

[NikeBlitz]

Re: NCAA Football 14 Review (360/PS3)

Fair review. I agree the audio & the lack of atmosphere are the weakest part of the game.

[bucs34236]

Re: NCAA Football 14 Review (360/PS3)

Wow, I like how this review was very honest telling me the pros and cons about the game and telling me what the new features were. I didn't feel like you were bashing the game like haters or praising the game like fanboys. This review is a lot more insightful than Gamespot and IGN.

[Williekemp15]

Well done review! this is how someone reviews a game unlike IGN and Gamespot

[RateSports]

"With canned animations being a thing of the past, the physics engine allows every play to be unique just as you would see on Saturday"


That has to be a joke. At least 50% of the tackles are canned. I agree with the review, except that statement. That is preposterous.

[RaychelSnr]

Just one editors note in the comments -- hoping to have more on Online (wasn't quite fully ready for prime-time in our playtime) and the Presentation next week!

[MAGboyswifT27]

Great review, can't wait for Tuesday!

[BreaksoftheGame]

Any new features such as accelerated clock, new sliders or anything new beside the physic engine?

[thuglove2005]

GREAT REVIEW

[Beansrdone]

I thought in the demo the crowd looked worse. Not my imagination.

[noplace]

Re: NCAA Football 14 Review (360/PS3)

Good review... Its a shame that presentation is still so horrible and far behind other sports titles... It kills the life of the game but the play on the field has improved..Thats about it

Visuals – The crowd and sideline characters look worse this year, but the colors pop off the screen. The addition of the new coordinator cam is a welcomed one, and the players models have been upgraded.

Audio – One of the biggest issues in the game. The commentary is beyond needing replaced, and the crowd volume is very hit or miss.

[roadman]

Re: NCAA Football 14 Review (360/PS3)

Sounds like better and smarter AI play calling.

Huge improvement!