Official NCAA Impressions Thread (360, PS3)

bad_philanthropy · 07-15-2008, 12:02 PM

After playing all weekend I think I am having trouble with the cpu being way too ineffective in the running game on AA. No matter what I do. Is the cpu better at running the ball on Heisman?

mrprice33 · 07-15-2008, 12:08 PM

just had 2 wildly different games as miami against FSU and UF. I expected the FSU game to be a defensive battle and it was not as I lit them up for 34 points and cruised 34-22. I sacked Weatherford once, but had 10 hurries. After the FSU game, I expected the game against Florida to be a shootout. Not so fast, game was 13-10 entering the fourth, and I won 20-17. Marve threw 3 picks in this one and I had to rely on the running game and defense for the W.

BhamTiger · 07-15-2008, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bad_philanthropy


	After playing all weekend I think I am having trouble with the cpu being way too ineffective in the running game on AA. No matter what I do. Is the cpu better at running the ball on Heisman?

I don't have the game (and don't plan on getting it), but that sounds like every other version of NCAA Football. It seems like every year, I have to boost the CPU running game and hamstring ROBO-QB.

For some reason, EA seems to think that every college team plays a Hawaii-style offense.

DrUrsus · 07-15-2008, 12:08 PM

This forum is great for all the feedback about the game. I appreciate everyone's input. The big thing about last years game that I couldn't handle was the CPU quarterback throwing too many picks and making really poor decisions on offense. Sliders last year did not fix this and the patch only helped a little with LBs not jumping the lanes for INTs. As long as this is fixed and there aren't an inordinate amount of fumbles, I will get the game today if I find the time. Unfortunately, doctoring has been really getting in the way of my gaming lately

Hopefully I can pick up one version today.

I already have both a 360 and a PS3. Which version should I get based on the quality of the game and the roster situation? Sounds like the CPU makes better passing decisions and less INTs from what I have read so far? Thanks everyone.

Tomba · 07-15-2008, 12:13 PM

This game is insanely good this year. Not since maybe NCAA on gamecube have i had such a thorough and complete experience while on the field. Graphically it's finally caught up to the best that last gen ever offered. It plays super smooth in 1080p and looks actually like a new game. Player models are almost perfect, animations are very good. I play casually and they have hit the nail on the head with this one. complaints about kick off returns i am not seeing i rather prefer it. INT's? What INT's?!

(pick better routes and time your button presses!)Defensive issues? again nothing that bad and I'm playing at complete default. i never really understood anyone trying to make it super sim either, NCAA is ALL ABOUT FUN people! Always was. madden is about just being "Madden" as well so...

i don't know enjoying it too much. actaully have the same excitement as playing the game years ago. last years has nothing on this years. I'd say they've improved over 50 percent.

grunt · 07-15-2008, 12:21 PM

How is the practice mode? Is the practice mode as good as last gen?

TJdaSportsGuy · 07-15-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by grunt


	How is the practice mode? Is the practice mode as good as last gen?

Sorry...couldn't resist.

Pierzynski 12 · 07-15-2008, 12:30 PM

I love this game!! Much better than 08!!

CPU vs CPU is back.

MattUMD224 · 07-15-2008, 12:35 PM

my only problems so far is Computer Offense can get long plays henever they want meaning

penalty sets them back 1 and 20 they will get 10+ yards every time

defense has trouble stoping on 3rd and long

and computer can score on 1-2 plays after i score

ThreeKing · 07-15-2008, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TJdaSportsGuy


	Sorry...couldn't resist.

That's f****** awesome. LOL.

Hey, I heard the PS3 version is not 1080p capable. Is this true??

07-15-2008, 12:02 PM	#1011 (permalink)
bad_philanthropy LaMike's alrite OVR: 24 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,997	Re: Official NCAA Impressions Thread (360, PS3) After playing all weekend I think I am having trouble with the cpu being way too ineffective in the running game on AA. No matter what I do. Is the cpu better at running the ball on Heisman? __________________

07-15-2008, 12:08 PM	#1012 (permalink)
mrprice33 MVP OVR: 10 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,046	Re: Official NCAA Impressions Thread (360, PS3) just had 2 wildly different games as miami against FSU and UF. I expected the FSU game to be a defensive battle and it was not as I lit them up for 34 points and cruised 34-22. I sacked Weatherford once, but had 10 hurries. After the FSU game, I expected the game against Florida to be a shootout. Not so fast, game was 13-10 entering the fourth, and I won 20-17. Marve threw 3 picks in this one and I had to rely on the running game and defense for the W. __________________ If you're going to use the word, at least know what it means. Bias is a term used to describe a tendency or preference towards a particular perspective, ideology or result, especially when the tendency interferes with the ability to be impartial, unprejudiced, or objective.

07-15-2008, 12:08 PM	#1014 (permalink)
DrUrsus MVP OVR: 46 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,580	Re: Official NCAA Impressions Thread (360, PS3) This forum is great for all the feedback about the game. I appreciate everyone's input. The big thing about last years game that I couldn't handle was the CPU quarterback throwing too many picks and making really poor decisions on offense. Sliders last year did not fix this and the patch only helped a little with LBs not jumping the lanes for INTs. As long as this is fixed and there aren't an inordinate amount of fumbles, I will get the game today if I find the time. Unfortunately, doctoring has been really getting in the way of my gaming lately Hopefully I can pick up one version today. I already have both a 360 and a PS3. Which version should I get based on the quality of the game and the roster situation? Sounds like the CPU makes better passing decisions and less INTs from what I have read so far? Thanks everyone.

07-15-2008, 12:21 PM	#1016 (permalink)
grunt All Star OVR: 30 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 8,358	Re: Official NCAA Impressions Thread (360, PS3) How is the practice mode? Is the practice mode as good as last gen? __________________ PUBLIC ENEMY Don't believe the hype I can't stop playing Don King Prize Fighter

07-15-2008, 12:30 PM	#1018 (permalink)
Pierzynski 12 Banned OVR: 8 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 680	Re: Official NCAA Impressions Thread (360, PS3) I love this game!! Much better than 08!! CPU vs CPU is back.

07-15-2008, 12:35 PM	#1019 (permalink)
MattUMD224 MVP OVR: 16 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,302	Re: Official NCAA Impressions Thread (360, PS3) my only problems so far is Computer Offense can get long plays henever they want meaning penalty sets them back 1 and 20 they will get 10+ yards every time defense has trouble stoping on 3rd and long and computer can score on 1-2 plays after i score

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