NCAA Football 09 Demo Available: Discuss Here

[Anti Honor]

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

2) Turnovers - Not sure again if its the skill level, the build or what, but the cpu threw 3 picks that were head scratchers. He just dropped back and fired the ball right to my guys. I threw one, but it was my mistake of confusing the L1/R1

We all need to hope it's just the difficulty level, because the demo is just awful, turnover wise. This demo equals out to one full quarter on many peoples franchises, and I'm getting 2 to 3 picks per demo game, which is 2 to 3 CPU turnovers per quarter. I'm not even happy with 3 CPU picks per game, but per quarter? No Thanks.

I'm not as confident in this turnover ''fix'' as most people here. This is a 100% game killer for me, and I'm going out to buy the game as soon as it's released - I'm a bit concerned, to say the least. The guy in the Madden section completely avoided any questions about the turnover ''fix,'' so I'm not sold on Madden either.

I wish more people would address the issue, though.

[doublerballa20]

4 onside kick recoveries and 5 user sacks wit the DL in 2.5 games

[jestr962]

After two game LSU has thrown 6 interceptions (4 as CPU and 2 while I played) OSU didn't throw any. However OSU had two fumbles (one was right after an interception and the other was a QB getting sacked) while LSU had 0. Turnovers are beginning to scare me. This whole post-TD celebration thing is going to be a disaster if the player is allowed to walk through people like he can in the demo. And I agree with whoever said that the game seems slow. Maybe I just really really suck but I had no big running plays b/c i couldn't outrun anyone. I also saw a few phantom tackles which scares me. All in all I'm disappointed but I'm not shocked at all. Last year I wasn't expecting it but this year I'm ready.

[ODogg]

Quote: Originally Posted by stoncold32

Wow...this is absolutely unacceptable. WTH is up with taking features out of the game?!?!?! Especially something thats been in for years. Geez.

If you'd been on OS reading what the producers would have to say then you'd know the reasons behind this and not be ranting about this.

[Geauxldenboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by drlw322

for those that have played both version of the demos, do you find the PS3 demo super glitchy compare to the 360 one. the 360 just seems smoother??

I guess everyone has different experiences but, so far through a few games on both systems, I think the PS3 controls are a little more responsive. In fact, the only control issue I have with either system is the formation subs being mapped to the right stick. It seems like it takes me alot longer to get the grouping I want compared to previous versions.

[NBALEBRON23]

I love these cuts and hits and James Laurantisis a beast. Feels good the turnovers havent really been a problem 1 game there was like 4 but that was my fault because i hit wrong button not used to playing football games its been a while but now im getting the hang of it. Anyone made a bobble catch yet or have a ball bounce of there hands and get picked off I am waiting for that.

[pjv31]

Quote: Originally Posted by Anti Honor

We all need to hope it's just the difficulty level, because the demo is just awful, turnover wise. This demo equals out to one full quarter on many peoples franchises, and I'm getting 2 to 3 picks per demo game, which is 2 to 3 CPU turnovers per quarter. I'm not even happy with 3 CPU picks per game, but per quarter? No Thanks. I'm not as confident in this turnover ''fix'' as most people here. This is a 100% game killer for me, and I'm going out to buy the game as soon as it's released - I'm a bit concerned, to say the least. The guy in the Madden section completely avoided any questions about the turnover ''fix,'' so I'm not sold on Madden either. I wish more people would address the issue, though.

In the 2 games I played I had a total of 2 user pics, one was a fluke though, I accidently hit the pass button right after the snap. No cpu pics either.

Also the cpu QB threw a couple of bad balls. One was on an in route, just pass the receivers hands, the other was thrown behind the WR on a slant.

[stoncold32]

Quote: Originally Posted by ODogg

If you'd been on OS reading what the producers would have to say then you'd know the reasons behind this and not be ranting about this.

Quote: Originally Posted by Skyboxer

Dude read the QA threads. It's all explained there. It will be back..

Dude, I shouldn't have to read every detail in the QA threads, I wasnt the one who originally asked the question. I shouldn't have to question that something in the game last year(and many years before) should be in there this year....its not like we're changing platforms here.

So I take it we'll get it back in 2010, eh? At the expense of what, jerseys being eliminated?

This truly baffles me, b/c back in the day from Genesis all the way up to PS1, we were ADDING things year to year. I can't name one game from EA during that time that would get into the 3rd year, and then start removing features.

And even more baffling is that some of you all actually think this is fine.

[mudtiger]

Playing 2 minute quarters I find it hard to draw any real conclusions on game play, just can't get into any sort of flow play calling or playing D.

I enjoyed 08 and thought if they could just fix the cpu throwing 5+ ints a game and give the sliders a bigger effect, it would be top notch.

After playing about 10 games with the demo I can't really tell if cpu throwing lots of picks is fixed or not. Had some games where it wasn't an issue and a few that felt the same as last year.

I think it's better, but seems like it was fixed by altering DBs ability to break up passes, not by fixing how the cpu picks who it throws to which I think is needed big time. Way too many dumb throws by the cpu that make you question if there is even anything behind how it picks who to throw to sometimes. I suppose more time is needed with the demo as some dumb passes are a good thing.

Maybe I'm doing something wrong, but my rb likes to juke immediately after getting the handoff sometimes when I haven't pushed the R stick.

[Sausage]

After several games, I have thrown one interception and the A.I. have not thrown any. I have also had one throw fly high and have seen a few where the A.I. has thrown it low. It was cool celebrating with mascots and the cheerleaders look well done. The sidelines though not perfect, have better player models.

Overall the game feels much improved to me from 08' which I did not dislike after the patch. Good luck guys.