NCAA Football 10 Demo Now Available, Post Your Impressions Here

[rudyjuly2]

Quote: Originally Posted by wookie48

Pros Graphics- seems to me like there was quite a bit upgrade. The athletes look like atheltes year rather than the skinny nobodies they did last year. Think madden 09 player models and that is what you get which is aweosme to me.

They never changed the player models this year and that's right out of Adam's mouth. I personally don't see a difference in the player models. Check this video out for yourself and see when they are side by side.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoXczlCjiiY

Quote: Originally Posted by moylan55

Just realized that my xbox was set on regular tv instead of HD then played another game. Wow what a difference all the colors especially the field just popped brilliantly. Graphics are so much improved this year I'm just scratching my head at those who say different.

I feel the exact opposite. It's clear to me that graphics look worse (at least on the PS3).

[moylan55]

Quote: Originally Posted by rudyjuly2

I feel the exact opposite. It's clear to me that graphics look worse (at least on the PS3).

yah i can't speak for the PS3, but for xbox man it's like night and day to me. I suspect though that this has more to do with improved lighting and not necessarily a graphics upgrade. keep in mind though i've been playing the demo all this time without the HD switch turned on so that made a gigantic difference.

[rudyjuly2]

Quote: Originally Posted by moylan55

yah i can't speak for the PS3, but for xbox man it's like night and day to me. I suspect though that this has more to do with improved lighting and not necessarily a graphics upgrade. keep in mind though i've been playing the demo all this time without the HD switch turned on so that made a gigantic difference.

I'm confused. Do we have to turn on HD for the PS3 demo (visual settings)? I didn't touch anything. I just assumed it would play in 720p.

[moylan55]

Quote: Originally Posted by rudyjuly2

I'm confused. Do we have to turn on HD for the PS3 demo (visual settings)? I didn't touch anything. I just assumed it would play in 720p.

not sure, on the 360 there's a little switch in the back of the console that toggles between regular tv and HD. for whatever reason i had it on regular even though i'm playing on a HDTV. and that brings me to next point children, don't do drugs!

[countryboy]

Played 2 more games today after getting home from work and a buddy played 5(first time he played the demo) and I have to say, the more I play/see it in action, the more I'm enjoying and noticing the subtle changes.

I'm also getting better at pass rushing. No..its not where it needs to be, but its no where near the shape that it was in last year. You can get to the QB this year and force him to hurry.

Looking forward to the retail. Tired of playing Florida and Oklahoma..lol

[J-Unit40]

Quote: Originally Posted by stewaat

Personally I don't care about a game being "pretty" like yourself. Throw me in the group of people who want a game that is "good enough". 09 to 10 is going to be a huge jump in gameplay. There are so many terrible things about 09 and despite them I still played the hell out of the game. Online dynasties rule in the world of NCAA, especially if you get a good group of guys. That alone takes many, many of the complaints out of the game.

I'm in this camp. NCAA is pretty enough. It doesn't have to look like Killzone 2 or Gears of War for me, but that's my opinion.

I am more excited this year than last year right now for some reason.

I have played the hell out of the demo. At least 25-30 games. Probably more. I can't even go back to '09 for some reason.

I just can't stop playing the demo because all of the little tweaks/additions/improvements. Everything from the playbooks (yes, I am a Florida fan, obviously) to the abundance of new animations. Once I get a working set of sliders, all the players named for every team with my equipment touches and the ability to play with any and every FBS team, I will be fricking set baby!

[wookie48]

Quote: Originally Posted by rudyjuly2

They never changed the player models this year and that's right out of Adam's mouth. I personally don't see a difference in the player models. Check this video out for yourself and see when they are side by side. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoXczlCjiiY I feel the exact opposite. It's clear to me that graphics look worse (at least on the PS3).

See its weird for me, it seems like the players look...bigger. Maybe its jsut that I havent seen 09 in awhile but when I was checkin out the cutscenes and saw jermaine gresham he was a beast compared to last year and even the skinny dudes had some build. They probably didnt overhaul the models per say but to me they look different from last year.

As for the whole HD yea there is a toggle on the 360 cord for HD settings and you have to select it. As for PS3 you have to manually set the PS3 to its optimal settings. Just go to wally world and get a 20$ HDMI cable and then your set!

[wookie48]

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

Played 2 more games today after getting home from work and a buddy played 5(first time he played the demo) and I have to say, the more I play/see it in action, the more I'm enjoying and noticing the subtle changes. I'm also getting better at pass rushing. No..its not where it needs to be, but its no where near the shape that it was in last year. You can get to the QB this year and force him to hurry. Looking forward to the retail. Tired of playing Florida and Oklahoma..lol

Pass rushing is hard for me as well. Its hard getting used to the right analog to swim and all that when I am used to the bumpers. Last game though I was carlos dunlap for UF and he raked the OU RT for 3 sacks and 2 hits to the QB as he threw so I am getting the hang of it. Cant wait to play with the Horns!

[wookie48]

Quote: Originally Posted by J-Unit40

I'm in this camp. NCAA is pretty enough. It doesn't have to look like Killzone 2 or Gears of War for me, but that's my opinion. I am more excited this year than last year right now for some reason. I have played the hell out of the demo. At least 25-30 games. Probably more. I can't even go back to '09 for some reason. I just can't stop playing the demo because all of the little tweaks/additions/improvements. Everything from the playbooks (yes, I am a Florida fan, obviously) to the abundance of new animations. Once I get a working set of sliders, all the players named for every team with my equipment touches and the ability to play with any and every FBS team, I will be fricking set baby!

I am with ya man...demo was a pleasent surprise to me. All the little things that I am noticing in the animations and gameplay department has me jonesing for the retail. Definitley cant wait. The player lock is phenominal too. Love the fact that you can at any time take over a player and do work.

[J-Unit40]

Quote: Originally Posted by wookie48

Pass rushing is hard for me as well. Its hard getting used to the right analog to swim and all that when I am used to the bumpers. Last game though I was carlos dunlap for UF and he raked the OU RT for 3 sacks and 2 hits to the QB as he threw so I am getting the hang of it. Cant wait to play with the Horns!

I agree. I can get a pass rush on All-American pretty consistently, but Heisman it has been very difficult. I sort of expect that because of the increase in difficulty going to Heisman, but it is really tough to get a pass rush going on Heisman.