Backbreaker Video: Direct-Feed Alpha Gameplay (7 Minutes)

[JayBee74]

Looked good-not sure about how the defense camera works. On one play the strong side linebacker was being controlled and the pass went to the flat area on the opposite side. The camera angle kept the SAM's perspective so you saw the flat pass roughly 35 yards away (approximation based on a 53 yard wide NFL field). It's possible the gamer didn't switch to the closest man as his focus was on controlling the LB.

[CreatineKasey]

Good video. The more I see the more I begin to accept stuff that isn't there and instead see what new things this offers. It still has the potential to be a very fun game.

[DaveDQ]

For a first attempt at a football game, this game looks good. There seems to be a dullness in the presentation department. Some of the player chatter is very repetitive. We may never see the same tackle twice, but the player chatter we'll hear over and over again.

I like it though. You can't knock what you see here for a first effort.

[NINJAK2]

For those expecting this game to get the NFL License eventually I wouldn't hold your breath. Madden has been the top selling nfl game for nearly 20 years. The NFL has no reason to sell the license to someone else unless someone doubles or triples the billion dollars EA initially paid. Not many companies can afford to pay that outside of EA and EA won't allow their cash cow to go away. Your only hope would be for EA to hand over development of the franchise to the backbreaker devs. I am intrigued by this title. Hopefully it can get alot of football details right.

[kbigmike2121]

Is there not going to be any players on the sidelines? If not, it's not a game killer for me, just feels kind of empty though.

[Afrikan]

Quote: Originally Posted by DaveDQ

For a first attempt at a football game, this game looks good. There seems to be a dullness in the presentation department. Some of the player chatter is very repetitive. We may never see the same tackle twice, but the player chatter we'll hear over and over again. I like it though. You can't knock what you see here for a first effort.

I'm sure they noticed that as well...so that should be fixed.... especially QB calling the play, after the ball is snapped, haha.

last year for Madden 10, when they were showing E3 videos of the game before launch, the crowd was much louder and you could them talk...but it seemed unrealistic...especially when they would say the wrong things when the home offense was on the field.... EA toned it down alittle...so I expect NM to fix any sound issues as well.

[djordan]

This game just doesn't look fun. Repetitive catching animations, non breakable tackles, same phrases "RUN RUN RUNN!!!!, PASS PASS!!!!", and annoying camera...

[Hova57]

i like the qb camera cause it forces you to look to a side, but oline play doesn't really look any better than madden 10